You Found Dapper's Egg!
Hmm, this egg looks rather unusual... the characteristics don't seem to fit the clues Mr. Moo gave you and you're sure it's not the special egg, but you're curious nonetheless. As you walk closer to inspect the egg, out of nowhere, a blur of pink and orange rushes past, grabbing the egg and racing into the next room.
Intrigued, you follow, hurrying to keep up with the fleeing, fuzzy figure. It seems to be actively evading capture, nimbly dodging from one room to the next, its passage marked by the rapid drumbeat of paws upon the floor. You speed up, and it breaks into a wild run. All you can see of it is a mass of orange fur and a white-tipped, waving tail. It's fast, too fast to be a pup, and try as you might, you can't catch it!
The mystery creature turns sharply, leaping sideways into a doorway you hadn't noticed. You skid upon the floor, grabbing for the doorframe. Your fingertips catch on the wood-- you're going to make it!-- but your momentum is too strong. You feel yourself carried past the passage, fingers slipping from the doorframe. In that moment, you're sure you'll never solve the mystery.
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But wait! Barks ring out from the passageway. Someone is blocking the doorway!
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The orange blur slides to a halt. You can see that it is a dog, fuzzy orange and wearing a festive spring outfit. Mr. Moo stands resolute, his novelty bunny ears wiggling as he speaks. "Dapper! I should have known you would be here to get into mischief! You know this Easter egg hunt was meant for the puppiez, and yet you're here stirring up trouble as always!"
Dapper guiltily places the stolen egg upon the floor, tail tucked between his legs and ears drooping. He looks up at you, head hanging low and ashamed. His silly Easter hat makes him look all the more pitiful. You feel a spark of compassion; it seems he just really wanted to join in on the Easter fun.
"And what shall we do with this scoundrel?" Mr. Moo asks with a growl.
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You tell Mr. Moo to let him join in.
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"What?" Mr. Moo exclaims, fuzzy brows shooting up in surprise. "Let him in? Preposterous! Impossible! Unheard of!"
Dapper looks at him longingly, giving the most effective puppy dog eyes you've ever seen.
Mr. Moo seems to soften. "Well, I suppose it wouldn't hurt; there are enough eggs for all. But I'll be keeping an eye on you," he warns, fixing Dapper with a steely gaze.
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Dapper doesn't seem to notice. He leaps up and down with glee, running in small circles and kicking out his legs. Once he's celebrated, he walks up to you and sits down, panting happily. He places in front of you a small stamp.
You watch him run off to rejoin the hunt, barking with excitement for finding Easter eggs. This is not the egg you're looking for, but seeing Dapper so excited has renewed your energy for the hunt. You follow Mr. Moo back to the main room, ready to find the special egg!
