Murmurs of familiar similarities
Finally, Dr. Allen broke the silence, muttering as he examined the creature. “It’s closer to legless lizards than snakes,” he said. I leaned forward to take in every detail. “Really? And what does that mean?” I asked curiously. He hesitated, his eyes still fixed on the tiny limbs, forming an idea. “It’s rare to find something like this in this region. This could be really significant.”

Murmurs about familiar similarities
An intrusive call
Suddenly, the ringtone of my cell phone vibrated in my pocket and snapped me out of the moment. It was my neighbor, but I preferred not to answer. What mattered now was to understand the mystery that lay ahead. I glanced briefly at Dr. Allen, who, indifferent to the interruption, was using a magnifying glass. His attention was focused entirely on our unusual guest, who was engrossed in a puzzle, as if trying to decipher the secret of his existence.

An intrusive phone call