Polaris strolls through the entrance of the corn maze, the cool evening air sweeping gently between the stalks. Folding back her long ears, she settles her hands in her hoodie pockets and casts a glance down at Pepper, her little Impup. She does this each year; the whole process is a routine she uses like a relaxing spa day. It’s just a way to escape the hospital and her job for a while. This time, she shares it with Pepper, who stares around, starstruck and bewildered by the towering walls...
