Outpacing optimism

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Marvin’s growth began to outpace John’s optimism. Each morning, John would wake to find Marvin noticeably larger, his arms pressing against the edges of the kiddie pool. The soft hues of Marvin’s skin deepened, swirling with purples and greens that caught the light in haunting ways. John felt both awe and anxiety.
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