"They sure are," Glit says, extending a claw fully so Tony can see it up close. "Of course I have to be careful with these, you understand, when I don't want to leave marks."

Glit takes a drink. "It's not as cute as you think. Rav and I were experiments that probably shouldn't have been done. But I'm glad we survived, even if a lot of us didn't. Besides, you've just met me. Don't tell me you're already planning to meet my family?" he teases.

"Rav's husband is a telepath and a busybody, just so you know. I love them all, but they're a lot to take."