During the creation of reality, the animals and humans were the same, and man spoke no words, and instead toiled away a short life, as was the fate of all life.
But when man rose above the rest, he took the animals in, and treated them as companions. And in this way, he grew fond of his pets, and loved them.
And they loved him back.
So, as an act of mercy, when an animal and human bond, and their love is strong, the animal can become like man, and speak his words, and join the life of the human race.
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We now focus on someone important. A lonely individual who gives love, but does not receive it. But this shall soon change.