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[ Alex had seen her moving around the ship, but she seemed so busy, she wasn’t sure she should disturb the woman. But the merrow was glad it was her she bumped into at the bath. Her features were more prominent here, her finned ears much larger, the black scales that covered her shoulders and spread along her arms and back, her blackened eyes and most definitely the tail that Sokie probably had a better look at from this distance. The most notable difference from their last meeting, however, was the collar that rested around Alex’s neck. ]

I don’t want to cause any trouble for you though. It might be best if you don’t stay so close to me.