Write a short story where an animal serves as a guide or mentor to the protagonist.
In many stories, animals often take on spiritual and symbolic roles. They carry wisdom and knowledge passed down through the ages, leading and teaching human characters in their journeys. Use this prompt to delve into this traditional role of animals in folk stories and fairytales. Consider the relationship between the human and the animal. What lessons does the animal guide impart and how do those values translate to the human world, questioning and probing the status quo?
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