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Extending his hand

Carefully, he extended his hand toward the nest, hesitating slightly as he prepared for the worst. He half-expected something to dart out at him—a sudden flurry of wings, an explosion of movement that would send him tumbling off the ladder. But to his surprise, nothing happened. The nest remained completely still, as if it had been abandoned long ago. Still, the silence made his heart beat faster. He was nervous for a reason—and it lingered.
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