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there was something different about today. it was very wet, not a surprising fact considering some water was just around the corner. but the den was always dry. not today. tiny droplets made a home in his fur. needless to say, it wasn’t the best wake up call.

aeryn stretched himself across the dirt, twisting and turning every so often. he was getting ready to settle down, but something caught his eye. an alien in armor, slithering by without a care. and it was the smallest thing he’s ever seen! no bigger then a pebble. 

aeryn cautiously shuffled towards the snail and gave it a sniff. it immediately retreated back into its shell when touched. poor thing. it was probably scared to death! ’m sorry sir. maybe it was trying to find its home but lost its way. as much as he’d love for the little friend to stay awhile, he knew how important home was. he’d help it out as best he could. aeryn tried to maneuver it onto his little snout. it took a couple times but once it stuck to his nose it stayed there.

he wasn’t expecting any guests, so he was pleasantly surprised to see a familiar face greet him. the boy that had dropped by before had returned. that’s what he assumed, considering he was the only other dark pup he knew of. aeryn yipped with glea and trotted towards him.