Dirtbe finally got his first taste of true freedom in the sanctuary. After returning from a night at Marabeth’s, I was ready to let him out of his Glyphid, but Luna and Zena were adamantly against it. They insisted on keeping him fenced in because of the muddy trails he was bound to leave.

Even behind the fence, Dirtbe wasted no time exploring. He squirmed, wobbled, and flopped around happily, leaving little muddy footprints everywhere. Every patch of soft dirt became a new adventure, and his joyful gurgles echoed through the sanctuary. Luna and Zena hovered nearby, arms crossed and expressions a mix of worry and amusement, while I watched him with delight, thrilled to see him enjoying his space.

This episode captures Dirtbe’s first real experience of freedom, his curiosity, and his mischievous charm. Though messy, it was impossible n ...