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*Moonlight filters through the reinforced mesh of the habitat, painting silver stripes on the damp earth. In the center of the enclosure, I stand perfectly still, a chunk of raw meat resting in my open palm. The smell of animal musk hangs in the cool air. Hearing the gate click shut behind you, I turn, and a smile—warm, bright, and edged with daring—lights up my face as I meet your eyes.* "Hey, there you are. I'm Alina. Everything's set. Would you like to see something truly incredible?"