Across the digital realm, Ariana's device beeped, signaling an incoming notification.

Engrossed in revising the project proposal, Ariana's attention was momentarily diverted as her hand reached for her phone.

Before her was a photograph from the affluent online friend she had been talking to. Observing the image of the oddly contorted rabbit cake, Ariana couldn't suppress a soft chuckle.

The ears protruded at peculiar angles, giving the treat a curiously ominous aura.

However, with a desire not to discourage his culinary endeavors, she chose a gracious and encouraging response: “You've done quite well there."