The predator found the perfect vantage point. Prepared for the strike from the ambush, it waited. Waiting for that unsuspecting creature who would be its next victim. It seamlessly blended into the surroundings with its camouflage, discernible only by a keen observer from the colors of leaves and branches. It was no wonder it was a dangerous hunter, as over 5 million years had evolved even more generations, developing the tools necessary for carnivory: sharp claws and quick reflexes. A fearsome creature that uniquely became a predator.
A prey approaches unsuspectingly towards our predator, unaware of the danger lurking. Step by step, it moves closer to its doom. The moment when the hunter strikes its prey has come, its claws reaching the target in a fraction of a second. It's time for a meal for the Green Pug Moth, a peculiar species found only on the Hawaiian Islands.
The mobile phone rings. Stephan Furry retrieves his smartphone and checks who is calling. On the screen, he reads 'Grandma Furry' designation. – Oh, not again! She's calling me when I'm filming a vlog! - cursed Steph, then hung up the call. – I'll call you back when I finish the video! Where was I?
Steph tried to get back into his creative flow, but he couldn't shake off the call from his head. Finally, his influencer career was starting to take off. Viewers demanded more videos from him, and videography had become his main source of income. The stress was overwhelming, weighing heavily on his shoulders. On top of that, his grandmas kept calling to chat.
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– What should I do now?! I should just call back because I'm their only grandson - he said, trying to cover up his emotions.
– Hi, Grandchild! Why did you hang up on my call?
– Because I was working! - Steph replied, gritting his teeth. – I've already told you that I'm here in Hawaii to work, not to hang out. Anyway, hi, and why did you call?
– Guess what! Mrs. Smith and I found an app that reminds us of an old game we used to play. It's very popular at home, so we decided to download it. However, we ran into trouble that requires your help.
– The app is called 'Goblins and Grandmas' and it's about grandkids sending a goblin baby avatar AI to their grandma. So instead of visiting the grandkids, the grandma visits the goblin AI. Grandkids can set various goals, after which grandmas can redeem grandchild coupons like having tea together or going for a walk. What do you think?
– Sounds pretty good! I'll just download it and send a goblin to you and Mrs. Smith, right? - his tone showed he managed to pique his interest.
– Yes, that's the beginning. But you also have to set up the grandma coupons. You know, Mrs. Smith and I always say that we want to spend more time with you. We hope this will help.
– Okay, okay. Then I'll download it and send you the goblins.
With that, he hung up the phone and started downloading the app. That day, he even sent the two goblins, which surprised him, as the avatar creation was very complex and the random generation was limited. Even things like what the favorite snack or fast food of the goblin itself had to be written in.