he took solace in the emptiness
there weren't any shadow trailing behind him
the absence of them brought peace
a peace which left the second they returned
being around them confused him
his thoughts would end up scattered by the time they left
having to constantly re-organise them
it was safer to be in his own mind
than to be consumed by the chatters of those around him
the serenity was captivating
almost haunting.
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