I’m watching you—but only because I’m curious.

The magpie stood motionless for a moment, as if considering its next move with great deliberation. Its sharp gaze swept across the grassy expanse, a quiet yet commanding presence that seemed to hold the scene together. I couldn’t help but feel like an intruder in its domain. The way it tilted its head slightly to one side gave it an air of curiosity—perhaps it was studying me as much as I was studying it. The fallen leaves scattered around it added a rustic charm to the setting, reminding me of how nature weaves simple elements into something quietly profound.