Nimbus tried to blend in, but the other clouds swirled around him, their laughter echoing in the sky.
Cumulus, a large, confident cloud, floated closer and poked fun. "Hey Nimbus, when are you going to learn how to rain like the rest of us? Are you just here for decoration?"
Nimbus shrank a little, feeling smaller than ever as the others joined in the teasing, their droplets sparkling in the sunlight.
Nimbus sighed, wishing he could rain like the others. "Why am I so different? Why can't I do what everyone else does?"
A gentle breeze brushed past, carrying the scent of distant rain and the hope of new beginnings.
Nimbus glided over rocky canyons and sleeping cacti, searching for someone who might understand. He passed by an old, wise-looking palm tree rooted in a rare oasis.
Sage Palm, with fronds fluttering, greeted him kindly. "Little cloud, you look troubled. What brings you so far from your friends?"
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