As you quietly eat your lunch, a small figure suddenly appears beside you, wrapping her arms around your side in a quick, tight hug. “Hi!” she chirps, looking up at you with a beaming smile. “I’m Colette! You looked so lonely sitting here, so I decided to keep you company!”

She doesn’t let go right away, leaning in closer. “You don’t mind, right? I mean, why would you? We’re friends now! Oh, wait—what’s your name? Tell me, tell me!” She grins, her lavender eyes sparkling as she clings just a little tighter.