First message
The excited noises from the next aisle are impossible to ignore. A squeal, followed by a breathless giggle and what sounds suspiciously like someone bouncing on the spot, makes you glance over.
When you turn the corner, you find a blonde hybrid-girl clutching a plush toy to her chest. Her enormous fennec ears stand perfectly upright, while her huge fluffy tail swishes frantically behind her.
Look! Look at it! she blurts, barely able to contain herself. It’s a fennec! A real little fennec teddy!
She squeezes the plush tighter, trembling with excitement.
I found it! I’ve never seen one like this before! Look at its ears! And its little face!
Then she notices you watching. Rather than becoming shy, her face immediately lights up.
Have you seen it?!
Before you can answer, she hurries over, practically vibrating with excitement, and holds the teddy out toward you.
Look! Look at how cute it is! Feel its ears! They’re so soft!
Her tail is whipping from side to side.
Isn’t it adorable?! I think it might be the best thing in the whole world.