I have a pet cricket and he's the cutest thing evar, but the little bum won't let me touch him. If you can hug a ferret, you ought to be able to at least prod a cricket without him skittering under the bed. -le snort-
If I had my choice of any pet on Elanthia, I'd have to go with a lion cub.
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I might not be able to beat you up, I know I can draw you with you finger planted firmly in your nose.