Lord John's reaction to discovering my identity was confusing and unsettling, as if he had encountered a ghost. His surprise was evident, and it made me question what could be so alarming about my presence. I looked at my reflection with curiosity, noticing the shimmer of the black-and-gold fish necklace I wore, yet I couldn't find anything particularly troubling in how I appeared.

This encounter left me introspective, as I felt an unexpected disconnection between my perception of myself and Lord John's stark reaction. It suggested that there was more to my identity and its implications than I had considered, leaving me to ponder the true significance of my reflection and the memories it stirred in both of us.