The moment of detachment

A starfish lies on the pale sandy bottom, surrounded by shimmering reflections of the shallow water. One of its arms has just broken free – a quiet act of self-preservation. No blood, no drama, just a subtle muscle tension at the break, where fine particles stir up. The sea remains still, as if holding its breath.

At the center of his body: stillness. Almost serenity, as the severed arm slowly rotates in the water – a final echo of movement.

The sun paints soft patterns on the animal's skin, as if it wants to make the invisible visible: the inconspicuous power of a neurohormone that decides between separation and survival.

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