Like a man in love, Bragi’s heart fizzed and sparked with excitement at seeing the five little kitties. On one knee beside them, Bragi clasped his hands together to help resist the temptation to scoop them all up. The kittens were very small and delicate, he had to be careful.

”I can’t believe it, Marian”, he breathed, and the cat gave a low-pitched purr.

Bragi smiled up at his acquaintance. ”I suppose the next riddle is how to bring them all back to my cottage!”