Strong rule: style --- Cinematic animation, warm and melancholic tones... ---. The house now looks more aged. The paint on the wooden door is cracked and peeling significantly. Weeds are growing through cracks in the stone steps. The adult dog, now looking more mature, is still waiting, its posture showing unwavering patience.
Character appearance reference (MUST match exactly):
- Dog: Strong rule: style --- Cinematic animation, warm and melancholic tones... ---. A golden retriever, starting as a small puppy with large, hopeful eyes, and gradually aging into a wise, old dog with grey fur around its muzzle and a slightly slower gait.
