Indeed, how can Devero resist a smooch? He bends down for the sweet little kiss, and smiles even wider as he straightens again. "Thank you," he says with a slightly relieved laugh; then, "I don't think your kitty would appreciate it much if I got you broken right after you got her."

Okay, now he's just grinning, wide and delighted. This is just the reaction he'd hoped for. "I'm glad you think so," he says. "We'll have to practice together, I hardly remember how to use them myself. And think of how much easier it'll be to get from one end of the train to the other!"