#dip.

⠀ ( perceptor, being himself, took a moment longer to check that of his bath . warm, check, empty -- check .ᐣ no . second checking, no . that's a -- TAIL . )

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⠀ ( the moment he realizes he is not alone, he is backing away from the tub, his jaw nearly dropping as his optics widen . a tail could only mean one thing . an * animal . )

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⠀ ( terrified .ᐣ check . he's leaving without a second thought . or word . or noise . )