I am Stella, Queen of the Olde English Bulldogges. That is all.
Me: What?
Stella: I don’t have anything else to say today. However, from what I hear, Tiger has some issues that she is dealing with.
Me: Okay, Tiger.
Tiger: Night.
Me: Okay. Night. And…?
Tiger: There are things that lurk in the night.
Me: Yes. I know. Mainly because of you. And the others. My nose is not as sensitive as yours. My eyes are not as sharp in the dark as yours.
Tiger: I am always scared, Lady Human. What lurks in the dark may attack me.
Me: Don’t I go outside with you in the dark?
Tiger: Yes, but what if the lurking things are bigger than you and stronger than you?
Me: Well, God, the Great Creator, said something to us humans early on. He told us that we were made in His image and that He gave us dominion over the earth. So, when I go outside with you, even if you are afraid, I refuse to be, and anything lurking in the dark better watch out! No lurkers allowed!
Tiger: Wow! Okay! In that case, let’s go!
Stella: Yeah, but what about that weird bird outside your window that sings in the middle of the night?
Me: Stella, what did I just say?
Stella: Well…okay. But I think I’ll just stay inside for now.
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