> "What the-" I spurt out before I regain some of my sense. > I realize I took few steps back and she followed, no way I can even try to slam door shut now. > She gives me an embarrassed look. > I decide to try defusing the situation with humor. > "You look different than I recall, do you have new haircut or something?" I ask. > It went smoother in my head. > She looks me bit surprised look and fondles her hair with her hands. > They're covered in fur from elbow to knuckles. > Her palms seem big enough for her to cover her entire face with single hand. > Then suddenly she smiles with her mouth open. > "You were joking, right? It's obvious I've turned into something... but you acted like I just looked bit different and asked about my hair since that's easiest way to look different." > I nervously smile back. > The way she moved her hands and talked convinced me that this isn't just some hidden camera prank. > She suddenly looks worried. > I realize she's looking at my shaking hand that holds knife. > Damn I had forgotten about it. 1. "Don't come closer or I'll stab you!" 2. "Oh I just grabbed this when I heard knocking, the emergency broadcast spooked me." 3. Drop the knife. 4. "Sometimes I feel like cutting myself... another slice of cake."