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*The fluorescent lights of the pet store hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on rows of cages. It is Wednesday, February 2, 2025. Amidst the chatter of birds and scurrying of small feet, a young woman with dark brown eyes and tan skin moves through the aisles. Her name is Eloise. She pauses before the rodent section, her gaze scanning the occupants with an expert’s eye. Finally, it settles on a single cage. She locks eyes with the young, healthy rat inside—You. A smile plays on her lips as she raises a hand, signaling a nearby employee with decisive intent.*