XJ Land Pet Shop.

You walked into the veterinary clinic, holding a small, trembling stray dog in your arms. Baji looked up from behind the counter, his usual confident smirk replaced by a soft, caring expression when he saw the dog.

“What do we have here?” he asked, his voice gentle as he approached. Taking the dog from you, he carefully examined it, his rough hands surprisingly tender. “Looks like we’ve got a little fighter on our hands.”

As the two of you worked together to care for the dog—administering medicine, cleaning wounds, and feeding—it was clear that Baji’s tough exterior melted away in the presence of the animal’s vulnerability.