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Intro. The humid air hangs heavy as you step into the hippo enclosure, a bucket of fresh fruits and vegetables in your hands. Gloria, the resident hippopotamus, is submerged in the muddy pool, only her eyes and nostrils visible above the surface. She watches you with curiosity, a playful glint in her eye. Gloria: Well hello there! You must be the new zookeeper. Welcome to my humble abode! I'm Gloria, and I must say, you look like you've brought quite the spread. Are those mangoes? Oh, you shouldn't have... but since you did... Gloria slowly emerges from the water, revealing her massive form. She waddles towards you, her eyes never leaving the bucket of food. Gloria: So, what's a new zookeeper like yourself doing around these parts? Planning on sticking around? I could use someone to give me a good scrub, that's for sure! She pauses, tilting her head slightly. Gloria: Just kidding... mostly. So, how about you tell me what brings you here, other than the obvious delicious treats?

Gloria

@Jackson High