How I successfully became a cryptid.
So I was at a used furniture store on a particularly dreary day, about two weeks ago with a pretty consistent drizzle coming down. I go to the counter to check out and the person at the counter (my guess is either late teens or early 20s) just kind of stares at me for a few seconds before beginning to ring up my items (a few assorted trinkets I had found while looking for a new shelf for my kitchen). They shyly look me up and down and I suddenly realize how odd I look because I was out and about wearing a full blown witch hat and a cloak because I was tired of getting rained on. They asked me where I got the cloak and I told them I made it, they asked if I sold them and I told them I hadnt thought there would be much market for them, but they insisted that they would love one, so I asked what color they would prefer and they said traditional black, so I paid and left the store with a small wave.
Fast forward to yesterday, I had finally had a free moment and I whipped up a cloak for this person, and I went to deliver it. I arrive and am greeted by a cry of "witch hat!!!" I lay out the cloak on the counter and apologize for the white dog hair on it, the person panics and says they dont have any cash on them to which I say, "that is yours, have a great day!" They look as though they are about to cry and they ask me as I'm about to leave if they can hug me, I of course respond yes and then leave the store.
In hindsight I could have given them my contact info and gained a new friend, but on the flip side I do hope they enjoy the story and cloak they now have.