I received some feedback from some well-meaning friends who tried to discourage me from recruiting a the help of a squirrel in my mission to uncover the goings-on next door. I thought very long and hard about it. I feel that it is very unfair to judge one single squirrel based on the generalized reputation of the species on a whole. This particular squirrel, whose name is Rufus, is not only a warrior for me, but a warrior in life. Living with a mental disability, he has endured some of the cruelest taunting, been treated as an outcast and looked down upon by others as lesser. Rufus has fought all his life and only wants to be loved and accepted. He wants friends. This is something of which every one of us is worthy. I do not question his character in the slightest, nor will I tolerate it from others. I truly hope that all of my friends can look past their preconceived notions of squirrels and prior experiences and encounters with them, and only speak in favor of Rufus, rather than in opposition of him. He deserves a chance.
That being said, Rufus showed up on my window sill this afternoon happy, eager and ready to get right to work. He smiled at me, anxious to hear his mission for the day. When I told him I had added the responsiblity of keeping Lenny & Squiggy apart and in line, he smiled brightly at me and said, "Consider it done! I will do my best." No matter the outcome, I know he will have given it 110%. Before he lept away to head off on his task, he turned to me and and said, "I can do anything, Nuno... wanna know why?" When I replied that I would, he gave me smirk and did the following:
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