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The Dark World has no weather, not like this. No rain, no snow, and certainly no sun; only the gentle breeze that ruffles my fur reminds me of my old home. It wasn’t long before I had to experience rain, lightly drumming on the rooftop to some invisible beat. It kept me from sleep, if only for a short while, and when I had to endure it during the day, the cascade bathed the town outside in a soul-sucking gray, as though the dripping droplets leached the color from all they touched.
Going out in the rain is a loathsome task. I don’t like getting wet, and Kris always makes sure to keep an umbrella handy when the clouds begin to gather. If the situation arises, Kris will endure the rain to keep the umbrella over me. He truly is a gentleman!
While Kris doesn’t seem to mind, Asriel confided in me that an aversion to being rained on isn’t unusual, especially for monsters with fur. He suggested I buy a raincoat for when the wind is at its fiercest, and the umbrella isn’t enough to keep out the downpour. I mentioned it to Kris, and it wasn’t a week later I received one, a lovely mint-green affair that he said was “the cutest” he could find. Kris had even found a matching hat to pair it with. It had been custom-made with holes to accommodate my horns; Kris told me he had gotten it from Asriel’s tailor. A pair of rain boots completed the ensemble. I tried it on, and Kris told me I was “adorably waterproof.” When the sky next faded to gray, I could hardly contain my excitement.
Suddenly, the rain didn’t seem so bad. Puddles erupted with a playful splash, but I no longer had to suffer the damp consequences. I made sure to thank Asriel for his suggestion - after Kris and I shared a kiss under the silver sky.