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A soft smile spreads on Bensai's face.
Behind him the quiet steps of bare feet on leaves. Almost impossible to make out despite Bloom not trying to be especially stealthy.
A content hum in greeting from Bensai. Without opening his eyes, without getting up or turning around. Calm.
The rustling of branches as Bloom settles low in one of the trees to Bensai's left.
Comfortable silence spreads between them.
It's nice to have company. And it's nice to be understood without words, they both think.
A bird calls. Its mate sings back.
Bloom looks up to watch their dance. Beautiful.