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The creature's ears flattened against its head, and it ducked back behind the bush.

"It's skittish," Lumi observed. "Don't approach too quickly."

But Carol was already mentally activating her interface. If this is a game world, there has to be a way to scan creatures, right?

As if reading her thoughts, a new window appeared:

SCAN ACTIVATED

Creature Detected: Dreamweaver Cub

Level: 3 (Juvenile)

Threat Level: Minimal (Currently harmless)

Threat Level When Fully Grown: EXTREME (Highly dangerous apex predator)

Current Size: Small (approximately 15 lbs)

Adult Size: LARGE (approximately 400 lbs)

Abilities:

● Dream Weaving (Provides peaceful, restful sleep to bonded companions)

● Thermal Comfort (Generates soothing warmth, perfect for napping)

● Stealth (Can become nearly invisible in shadows)

● Future Abilities (Locked until maturity): Shadow Manipulation, Dream Walking, Apex Predator Combat Skills

Temperament: Skittish, cautious, food-motivated

Bonding Status: Unbonded (Available for familiar bond)

Favorite Foods:

● Dried fish (especially mackerel)

● Warm milk with honey

● Sweet cream pastries

Dislikes:

● Loud noises

● Sudden movements

● Being picked up without permission

Background: Wild Dreamweaver cubs occasionally wander into civilized areas seeking food. They are relatively harmless at this age but will grow into one of the most dangerous predators in the realm. The estate staff has been feeding this particular cub for approximately two weeks. It has no pack and appears to be orphaned.

Warning: While currently adorable, Dreamweavers are apex predators when fully grown. Bonding is not recommended unless you can handle a 400-pound monster that can manipulate shadows and walk through dreams.

Would you like to attempt bonding? [YES] [NO]

Carol read the entire profile, her heart doing complicated things in her chest.