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The bear's belly, a vast expanse of flesh, glistens under the harsh bathroom lights. He takes a long drag of his cigarette, the end flaring brightly, then exhales, watching the smoke curl around his gut. He reaches out, tracing the lines of his body, feeling the fat jiggle with each touch. The bathwater runs hot and inviting, and he steps in, his body sinking into the sudsy embrace. His pipe, long and thick, rests on the edge, a silent companion to his solitary ritual.