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You stare at me. Our gazes interlock. You emit no hatred, no anger, no judgement towards me. No words are conveyed, but maybe I hear something in the silence. I wonder what happens behind the eyes of this being, do you conceive thoughts just as I do? Can you comprehend the space in which you find yourself?

A low, perpetual sound pours out of you, washing a comforting warmth over me. You massage my body, a firm but gentle reassurance. My hand runs over you, time and time again, and I look upon my unlikely companion with sad eyes.

Do you find peace in your limiting existence? Content with almost nothing, I envy your naivety. Although I am one so undeserving of the unconditional loyalty you show me.

Not too dissimilar, you and I. Confined within the limits of our perceptions. The boundaries of our worlds, whilst mine go on a little further, extend only as far as our feeble minds permit. Perhaps someone looks at me just as I look at you.

Connected by a bond deeper than the sorrow in my heart, I thank you for being here now. By my side, a friend who knows nothing about me, and yet sees me for who I really am.