Flippy felt an urge to cry — her worst fear had come true.

Even though se couldn't understand hydrodynamics, she had no doubt that her unique condition — and the resultant lack of swimming speed— were the reason she couldn't stay among the pod.

She gave her family one last look, turned around and swam away.

That's how the first and only furry dolphin began the rest of her life in exile.

 

— Bastian Espada

 

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