A strange purchase
The local shop wasn’t fancy, but they found exactly what they needed: a battery-powered prank mouse with tiny wheels and a simple remote control. “This one can dart, turn, even pause,” Rosa explained, reading the box. Ben paid in cash. The cashier gave them a puzzled look, but neither cared. They hurried back to the sanctuary, nervous energy buzzing between them the entire drive.
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