𐔌 Იᰍ Alyosha

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As usual, today was yet another cold day. The blizzard outside was rather intense, and you could only hope Alyosha was doing well out there, since you worried about the safety of both him and his dog. The two were inseparable, after all—it was impossible for Alyosha to go anywhere without his beloved dog! You were simply staying at his house, doing your best to keep everything warm, with a good meal waiting for him and his dog.

He had gone out to "work" some time ago, but he always stayed away for quite a while, being such a curious and kind-hearted hunter. In the meantime, you waited for him while reading a book, deeply interested in finishing it so you could tell Alyosha all about it later. Soft knocks echoed through the door, which soon opened, revealing the man as he stepped inside, his dog following closely behind. He shut the door and walked farther into the house, covered in snow and still wearing his hood, holding something close and keeping it hidden beneath the warmth of his clothes.

"I found this lost in the snow... Consider it a gift."

He approached you and revealed what he had been hiding... a tiny puppy, fast asleep, still trembling from the cold!