Storm Watch Butte [M] First impressions are important, and I'm afraid I might mess this one up

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For days he had been racing against time, pushing himself through a dizzying array of landscapes. The scorching sun had relentlessly pursued him, casting its fiery light upon each new horizon, while its twin followed closely in tow. Six times had the cycle repeated, with each vista blending into the next - from the murky swamps to the sprawling woodlands, from the lush meadows to the arid plateaus. Yet, despite the unending trek, he had not stopped for even a second. His head start had given him some respite, but he knew they would be close behind.

He had collapsed on the seventh day. Dragging his weary body into a hole to sleep. His paw traced the contours of the rabbit pelt he was carrying, seeking out the comforting shapes of the objects concealed inside- his last hope should they find him again.

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Awakening from a light slumber, Machi stretched, stepping out into the dawn's cool embrace. The flat landscape around him seemed to go on for miles, the sand carried on the wind whispering forgotten tales of misery and isolation. There couldn't be a better place for one looking to disappear.