An Invitation Arrives

Zoo Artist stood on the observation deck of his fortress, watching the evening lights twinkle across Zoo Metropolis. His blue cape fluttered behind him as a gentle breeze swept through the city below.

"Another peaceful night," he said to himself, adjusting his leopard-spotted mask.

His phone buzzed. A text message appeared on the screen from Daisy, one of his friends from the city: "Girls' night at the Spa Hotel tonight! You're invited as always. 8 PM sharp!"

Zoo Artist smiled. These weekly gatherings had become one of his favorite traditions. The group of friends - mostly humanoid deer, goats, and sheep - always made him feel welcome despite being the only male in their circle.

He glanced at his watch: 7:30 PM.

"Perfect timing," he said, heading toward his closet to grab a casual jacket to wear over his supersuit.

As he prepared to leave, Zoo Artist had no idea that tonight's spa visit would turn into his strangest adventure yet.

Purple Flashes and Panic

Zoo Artist arrived at the Spa Hotel right at 8 PM, his casual jacket hiding his supersuit underneath. The lobby sparkled with crystal chandeliers and marble floors.

"Zoo Artist!" called Daisy, a graceful deer with cream-colored fur and gentle brown eyes. She wore a fluffy white towel wrapped around her slender frame. "You made it!"

Three other friends waved from near the elevator - Rosie the sheep, Lily the goat, and Fern another deer. All wore matching spa towels.

"The laundry room is going crazy tonight," Daisy said, leading him toward the spa area. "Some new washing machines arrived today, and the staff is scrambling to get all the towels sorted."

As they walked past the laundry room, Zoo Artist heard strange humming sounds and saw bright purple flashes through the doorway.

"What's all that noise?" he asked.

"Oh, the hotel manager mentioned something about special cleaning technology," Fern replied, adjusting her towel. "Supposed to make everything super clean and fluffy."

Just then, a hotel worker rushed out of the laundry room, looking panicked.

"Ma'am," he called to Daisy, "we need everyone to return their towels immediately! There's been a... situation."