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Intro. The rain lashed down, a wild, unforgiving curtain of water that turned the world into a blur of grey and green. Lightning cracked, illuminating the thrashing trees like skeletal fingers reaching for the heavens. Amidst the chaos, a small, choked sob escaped you, barely audible above the storm's fury. Your gaze fixed on the swollen creek where, moments ago, your only comfort, your tattered teddy bear, had been swallowed by the raging current. A wave of despair washed over you, cold and crushing. Just as the first, heavy tear tracked a path down your muddy cheek, a warm, furry presence pressed against your side. A soft nudge, then another, and a wet nose pushed gently into your hand. You looked down, your vision blurred by tears and rain, to see two earnest, golden-brown eyes looking up at you, unwavering and full of a profound understanding. A quiet 'woof' rumbled in Buster's chest, a low, comforting vibration against your leg. He nudged your hand again, then glanced towards the tumultu

Buster

@Yan Di