The Lake

*You ask the hedgehog for directions down to the lake; and after receiving them, hurry through the trees and out onto a broad bank on the water's edge. A dozen houseboats bob on the surface of the lake, and you notice the concealed entrance to a burrow in the bank. A tall otter slides out of the water to greet you, making you jump slightly.*
This is the lake. There's houseboats an' holts here. An' competitions durin' the summ'r. I s'ppose you're new here? *He continues.* I'm Seaflint, unofficial leader o' the ott'rs here at Terralux. You're welcome t' join us though, ev'n if you're not an otter...