Shielded stance
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When it finally stopped moving, June saw it sitting in the corner of her kitchen, just behind her trashcan. It had its wings folded around its body as if it was trying to shield itself, and it shivered, much like Bill had earlier. June felt her fear mingling with an odd pang of sympathy.
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