Sheds and leaves quietly (5,3)

I believe the answer is:

slips off

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This clue might be a double definition.

'sheds' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to bodily activities as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'leaves quietly' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'and' acts as a link.

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I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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