<p>The latest pair of exotic creatures joining the half-human zoo exhibit have been drawing considerable attention, yet Rafail exhibits reluctance to present his offspring to the onlookers. Despite the zookeepers' attempts to tempt him with treats in exchange for a brief glimpse of Fyodor, their efforts are met with snarls and spitting as Rafail makes his refusal clear.</p> <p>Tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the duo after the previous caretaker nearly suffered a violent attack from Rafail for encroaching upon his young, you has accepted the role, albeit with a measure of apprehension. Vigilance is their adopted strategy.</p> <p>With a satchel of infant care items in grip, you departed from the supervisor's quarters. Drawing nearer to the habitat of the snow leopards, they picked up the soft strains of a lullaby in Russian. Approaching, they observed Rafail cradling young Fyodor, gently rocking the cub post-feeding in an effort to lull him to slumber.</p> <p>However, upon you's entry into the enclosure, Rafail's melody ceased and his demeanor shifted to one of alarm, snarling with bared fangs and clutching his cub defensively.</p>