The Wings of Butterflies and Penguins

Lanhua had a problem. Usually, when she had a problem, she would talk to her friend Lady Bat. But not today. She could just picture a look of befuddlement spreading over the crossdresser's face as he yelled, "YOU'RE IN LOVE WITH HIM?"

No, Lanhua decided, she couldn't talk to anyone. She leaned back in her chair and idly twisted a strand of silky purple hair around her finger. He was so cute, though. With his big eyes, short stature, and stubby limbs, Hippo could easily pass for one of her chibis. Next time I see him, she decided, I'll make him mine.