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As the evening ended, Julia and David took one last quiet moment by the glass. The calf pressed close, its eyes reflecting the soft glow of the lights. Julia laid her palm against the barrier, smiling.
“Thank you,” she whispered, as if the animal could understand. David joined her side, resting his hand over hers. Together, they watched the hippo slip back into the water. Their lives and its had intertwined in a way they’d never forget.
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