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Today, when the mail carrier stopped by, i was gazing at clouds by the window, warming my hands with my mug.

I thanked the mail carrier as he departed, as I do everyday.

It is only the most underappreciated profession in the world!

Instead of coming back with the usual response, he remarked, "You always have such a peaceful face. Like, not a care in the world!"

I smiled. "Only on breaks," i said.

The man laughed.

That was what Taylor thought about me when we met. Then he discovered the undercurrents.

These days... more like vortices.

Looks can be deceiving. I swear i'm not even trying.