You have been noticed.
You are observed.
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Arapaima (Arapaima gigas) skin detail
Photos by Pete Oxford
This one, specifically, is waiting for you. Her name is Jennifer. The other arapaima are not waiting for you, they have other stuff they need to be doing today.
^ for the unaware