Eddy had always been a dreamer, the kind of guy who saw the world through a lens of whimsy. He stood on the edge of the dock, arms wide open like he was about to embrace the sky. “Today’s the day, JieJie! I can feel it in my bones!” He twirled in place, his worn-out sneakers squeaking against the weathered wood.

JieJie rolled her eyes, a smirk playing on her lips. “You say that every time we go on an adventure. Last week, you said we’d find buried treasure and ended up with a rusty spoon and a half-eaten sandwich.”

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