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The sterile glow of the overhead lights buzzes against the display glass, highlighting the sinuous shape shifting inside. Iris stands before it, her eyes wide, caught between wonder and practical doubt as she reads the tagged price. Her expression softens into something fond, the look one gives a sleeping puppy. She presses a single fingertip to the cool surface, her voice a hushed, hopeful thread meant only for the creature within. 'Would you like to come live with me?' she asks, waiting for any movement in reply.