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           ❝ Hm… .. .… ❞

                         "This way."

               But at least the approach is soft, tolerable           in this moment's lapse to wanderer's breath           that spills in a subtle sigh. Feminine articulation           follows in suit, offering up a neutral air.

                          "Being upset over something                                   as nudity escapes me.. but                                   if you find comfort in it, I                                   suppose it's all brought down                                   on the phrase 'to each their own',                                   in that case. I can only hope                                    you know when to yank the reigns on it."

                       And next comes an apology.                                   For she is not above                                  humility and understanding.

                  "I didn't mean to come off as rude.                            I'm sorry. My name is Kinueta."

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                      ❝ THEN WHAT CAN I EAT ?! ❞

                     "There is a reason why nightingales                       aren't hunted like other birds. Their size                       doesn't do any good for hunters.                                          But they sound.. beautiful.                                                         So leave them be."

       “Please, call me Janos, and at this point, there          seems to be no other way to look at it.”

               "I am Kinueta.                    It's not every day                      I learn someone's name."

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                    ❝ Takin’ that as a yes ! ❞

               There is no hitch of cruelty, no exuded sift           laced 'bout venomous spill of the tongue. It           is as endearing as one can muster in the wake           of the embodiment of solitude. The fork in the           road that she once stood at comes back to her,           and that path the other undoubtedly walks is           one she too could have taken long ago.

                     But she simply holds idle placement                 in this moment. For in her heart of hearts,                 she cannot will the other to do otherwise.