He keeps a terrarium in his coat pocket. Inside, tiny trees sway, and a miniature river flows. On stressful days, the terrarium leaks mist, cooling the air. Friends think the humidity is a quirk. He knows better; the rainforest is growing restless. One day, he opens the lid, and a butterfly escapes, full-sized. He realizes the pocket world is outgrowing him. He plants the terrarium in his backyard, letting the small forest become real.
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