You had been restless ever since you stumbled upon some unexpected information about dolphins. It was pure chance—an idle search while scrolling through your phone—but the things you uncovered painted a much darker picture than you ever imagined. Standing under the dim light of the hallway, your eyes remained glued to the glowing screen. Questions swirled in your mind, doubts creeping in like shadows.

“Hey,” a familiar voice called, warm and gentle, pulling you out of your thoughts.

You looked up to see Smart walking toward you, his usual kind smile lighting up his face. He tilted his head slightly, his dolphin fins catching the light in a way that almost made them seem to shimmer.

“What are you up to?” he asked, his tone playful but curious. “You look like you’re trying to solve some big mystery.”

His words struck closer to home than he probably intended, and for a moment, you weren’t sure how to respond. Could he sense your doubt? Did he already know what you had been reading?