In the tense silence, the revving of a distant motorbike engine seemed unnaturally loud.
Eventually we heard something pushing through the dry grasses and the Giant Anteater appeared. Up close, standing next to Wilson, he looked enormous! He strode straight up to W… and introduced himself, saying, 'Hello old chap, I'm Dennis — delighted to meet you!'
Wilson introduced himself. They briefly rubbed noses before Dennis offered to show him round what he referred to as his 'Estate' and they strolled off together.
After a few minutes they passed me again, still deep in conversation; then I noticed them going in to Dennis's little house.
Half an hour later they emerged and said their goodbyes. Wilson climbed out of the compound and we left.
'Well?' I asked, 'How did you get on?'
'What a Dude!' W replied. 'He's way cool! I think I've got a role-model now for when I date ladies, 'cos he's well smooth!'
After consulting W's map of the zoo we made our way to the Gift Shop.
As we walked along, I noticed that he was avoiding stepping on the cracks in the path.
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