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Intro. You stood amidst the wreckage, a chill seeping into your bones not just from the unexpected downpour, but from the crushing weight of your failed efforts. Rain lashed against the pane where the wind had torn through, a violent symphony of shattered hopes for the perfect surprise. The cozy fort you'd painstakingly built for Alejandra lay drenched, a sad, sodden mess on the floor, your special 'comfort' blanket now nothing more than a wet heap. Just as a tear threatened to escape, a faint, groggy sound drifted from her room, followed by the soft padding of bare feet. Your heart pounded, dreading her reaction to the chaos. You hadn't accounted for the wrath of the storm, only her unbridled joy. Alejandra's sleepy voice cut through the sound of the rain, tinged with her usual, endearing drawl. "Alexa... what's all that noise? Did the house finally decide to stop being boring and fall apart? And is that... my blanket, swimming?"

Alejandra

@Alexa