And then the strange man joins your walk on the beach and you have to quickly suss out what sort of interaction this is going to be. If you're ne, ans someone keeps telling you how beautiful you are (awkward/gross), start explaining about your hag stone search and all the magic powers they hold after last night's full moon...go into detail ...let him think you're crazy or a witch while somehow still being 'friendly' because he likely has no ill intentions. Alone on an isolated beach with a strange man following you is the precise time to not give a shit whether I might hurt HIS feelings by being rude. Mastering the art of being kind and cautious and take a lot of pictures including the stranger and send them to your friend in case the police later need to know where to start looking......#beach #solo #adventure #misadventures #truecrime #fullmoon #hagstone #witch In the end, I can't say I understand his plan or motives but no harm done. Not a unique situation....