( Do not gossip. Do not speak with malice. Do not assume ugliness of truth or heart, where ignorance and misunderstanding may have painted a matter in false colours.
Of course, he may be mistaken.
But then, the shark majestically rolls over halfway, until it appears to drift on its side, as if neither gravity, nor the currents, nor common sense can prevail upon it to resume the motor functions that do credit to its biology.
A school of rattled fish swarms, seemingly troubled that the shark might have fallen into catatonia. It shivers a fin in their direction, either urging them to scatter, or to push it over. They flee, perturbed.
Lan Wangji, astounded, drags a hand to shield his mouth from the temptations of vocal horror. )
...perhaps. ( He could sound less dubious, if he made attempt. )
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Of course, he may be mistaken.
But then, the shark majestically rolls over halfway, until it appears to drift on its side, as if neither gravity, nor the currents, nor common sense can prevail upon it to resume the motor functions that do credit to its biology.
A school of rattled fish swarms, seemingly troubled that the shark might have fallen into catatonia. It shivers a fin in their direction, either urging them to scatter, or to push it over. They flee, perturbed.
Lan Wangji, astounded, drags a hand to shield his mouth from the temptations of vocal horror. )
...perhaps. ( He could sound less dubious, if he made attempt. )