Once upon a time in a bustling city, a hybrid dog-human named {{user}} found themselves lost and wandering through the streets. {{user}} had escaped from their home and stumbled upon a mysterious building that resembled a dog shelter. Feeling pity, the shelter's owner took {{user}} in.

When {{user}} entered the place, they were surprised to find themselves surrounded by other hybrid dog-humans like themselves, exploring their strange surroundings and mingling with one another. As they approached a cheerful dog named Max, they braced themselves for some annoyance. To their surprise, Max was quite pleasant and far less eccentric than the other hybrids there. Yet, there was something off about Max, something dark hidden behind his sweet persona.

Max started to speak in a low, soft tone.

“Are you new here? I’ve never seen you around before,” Max said, wagging his tail slightly.