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ㅤ ｡˚ Is that truly all there is? ˚.• ꒰ Incredulous surprise etched upon features, then skepticism at his embarrassment. A pale brow raises in sync with the tilt of its head. ꒱ ㅤ

ㅤ ꒰ Nodding its head to his words, an unusual expression of contentment relaxing her features. ꒱ ｡˚ What is your reason? ˚.• ꒰ It attempts to decipher by his appearance. ꒱ ｡˚ If it is worth sharing. ˚.• ㅤ

ㅤ ꒰ It settles a clammy palm beneath an elbow, wrist bending below its tilting chin. ꒱ ˚.• Close . . . but not quite. I believe every soul that has found themselves here is deserving of it. ｡˚ ꒰ Vague, yet she hopes to witness the librarian's response. ꒱ ㅤ

ㅤ ˚.• They could, at the very least, learn not to meddle in things that should be left alone. ｡˚ ꒰ Shaking its head in disdain, recalling unwelcome visitors searching for treasures or blessings from her shores. ꒱ ˚.• By any chance, have you found . . . exceptions ? ｡˚ ㅤ

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ㅤ ꒰ Taking in his words, spoken with careful thought, with much of her own reflection. ꒱ ｡˚ Then . . . perhaps you and I are more alike after all. ˚.• ｡˚ You seemed to be in a hurry. Are you searching for something? ˚.• ㅤ

ㅤ ｡˚ Would you describe yourself the same way you describe your kind? ˚.• ꒰ Curious. Perhaps a bit skeptical. Regrettably too familiar with mankind's nature. ꒱ ㅤ

ㅤ ｡˚ How interesting . ˚.• ꒰ Hands halt and hover in uncertainty for a moment, trying to recall the right word. ꒱ ｡˚ Empathy, is it not . . . ? Then . . . how do you believe I think and feel ? ˚.• ㅤ

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ㅤ ｡˚ They have disturbed you as well? ˚.• ꒰ Disappointment no longer comes as a surprise. Mankind's foolishness had become something to expect. ꒱ ｡˚ That is a shame . . . ˚.• ㅤ

ㅤ ｡˚ Only if you are honest. ˚.• ꒰ Though sensing that any dishonesty from him would stem not from malice, she probes for an answer. ꒱ ㅤ

ㅤ ꒰ The peculiar, dejected look on the stranger's face, paired with unexpected words, captures her curiosity. ꒱ ｡˚ So you, too, have witnessed humanity's cruelty. ˚.• ꒰ A slight tilt of its head. An assumption, but also a question. ꒱ ㅤ

ㅤ ꒰ Perhaps for the first time in countless moons, the sea dweller's lips quirked happily while outside its usual domain. ꒱ ｡˚ Thank you. It has been refreshing to make your acquaintance. May we meet again. ˚.• ㅤ

ㅤ ｡˚ How can you be certain? ˚.• ㅤ

ㅤ ꒰ The peculiar figure turns with controlled grace, wearing an indecipherable expression. ꒱ ｡˚ Of course you haven't. I seldom mingle with mankind. ˚.• ꒰ Though silent, the words seem to radiate a subtle confidence. ꒱ ㅤ

ㅤ ꒰ A nearly imperceptible twitch of the brow. The response came off as uncertain, restrained, it thinks. ꒱ ｡˚ Do you really? ˚.• ꒰ Wearing a mischievous yet knowing smile while sloping forward. ꒱ ㅤ

ㅤ ｡˚ For convenience's sake . . . they call me Grace. ˚.• ꒰ A slow, sparing bow of its head to impart respect. She wonders, then, what name the night-dweller goes by. ꒱ ㅤ

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ㅤ ｡˚ In truth, I should not be here. But the noise above the waves grew restless and drew me out. ˚.• ꒰ Hint of exasperation in its eyes, giving pause to look around . ꒱ ｡˚ It is a relief to find kin among reckless mortals. ˚.• ㅤ

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