Strong rule: style --- Cinematic animation, warm and melancholic tones... ---. A timelapse sequence showing the same doorway. The puppy grows into a young adult dog. The seasons change around him: autumn leaves fall, then heavy snow blankets the ground, which melts into a sunny spring with flowers blooming. Through it all, the dog remains in the same spot, waiting patiently.
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.
