Rachelle introduced us to two of her friends, Jean and Marie. Both appeared to be in their late 30s with dark hair. They were both around the same height, but I noticed Marie accomplished that with a pair of terrifying heels. She gave me a friendly smile and shook her hand gently.

Predictably, Jean was pouring on the charm. This would be an early test of my ability to not strangle every man who came onto Kitten this evening.

"You are a Kitten, but I see no ears or a tail," he said, smiling. If that was his idea of being charming, he was in for a rude surprise.

"Oh,...