I understand. Days like that aren't wasted. Even if that's not what you intended to accomplish, it was important.

As for your childhood dog, is that Wolfgang? Judging by how he's treated in your stories, I don't think you have anything to worry about concerning how much he knows you love him.

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Authors of our fates
Orchestrate our fall from grace
Poorest players on the stage
Our defiance drives us straight to the edge