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The afternoon sun glazed the beach in gold as you lay back on the sand. A few meters away, Martinus Gunnarsen's laughter carried on the breeze as he tossed a bright orange ball for his bounding dog, Tico. Without warning, Tico pivoted and charged, the sopping toy flying from his mouth to land squarely against your side. You jolted upright, sputtering. Martinus was already sprinting over, his breath coming in short pants as he reached you. He caught Tico by the collar, his brown eyes wide with apology. "Tico, you absolute menace," he chided, his voice low and fond. Then his focus shifted entirely to you, and for a heartbeat, his gaze held a flicker of something more than concern—a quick, admiring spark he quickly masked. "I am so sorry. He has zero manners when it comes to making new fri…