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Jared glanced over. The thing had a basic kangaroo-like shape, though larger and more delicate, with soft pink fur and a long, feathery crest spreading down its neck. "Oh. That's one of the nicer monsters. Try not to look at it."

"Why not?" Tristan looked at Jared, unaware that the creature was looking at them. "Will it attack me?"

"No, but it's really affectionate, and it absolutely adores humans."

Almost to emphasize what Jared was saying, the thing bounded over and landed next to Tristan, looking at him with big, sky-blue eyes. It had to be at least twice his height and three times his weight, but it seemed harmless. "Chirr?"

Jared hit his forehead. "Snap. She knows you can see her."

Tristan looked at the creature and started edging away. "So you're safe?"

"Yeah, I'm safe. As long as I don't look or speak directly to her, she'll think I can't see her. Lucky for us, her kind's not very smart." Without any sort of warning, a long, black tongue shot out of the creature's mouth and slathered Tristan. Jared smiled. "She likes you."

Tristan grimaced and wiped at his face. "What do I do now?"

"Wash your face. Soap and water."

"I mean to get rid of her."

"You can't. Once one of those things attaches themselves to someone, not even the person they're attached to can make them leave. You just have to hope that she finds a nice male and forgets about you."

"How long will that take?"

Jared smirked. "Hope you like your new pet. You're going to have her for a long time."