Love Hurts

So, you're sitting on the couch, one leg under you and one hanging over the side, reading the paper. Very very gradually you become aware of a softness (incredibly soft), a light presence (incredibly light) and a warmth: looking over the edge, you see a Cloudling, perched on your foot, and as she looks up at you your foot begins to buzz to her purrs. It's as sweet as anything until - as she buzzes more and more, she hugs you tighter and tighter - with all her tiny, needle sharp claws...!