I was sleeping under a mountain of the softest sheets in the world when I was rudely awakened by a pleasant tingling sensation.

I opened my eyes to find myself slowly dissappearing like I always did when I was summoned. I closed them again, enjoying the sensation. It felt like I was melting, but not unpleasantly. It started at my toes, slowly crept up my ankles and then my legs. Soon my entire body was engulfed in a warm, fuzzy feeling of complete bliss. I opened my eyes and smiled. Ah, this never gets old.

Whenever I was summoned by a new human, the first time they called me always took longest to leave my warm haven. I didn’t mind; it gave me more time to ponder who my new client would be.

Hmm, middle-ager?

I looked at the clock. It read 12:45 AM.

Nope, they’re all asleep by now. Has to be either a college student or teenager. Ooh, I hope it’s a college student! Can you say “frat parties?”

I felt myself getting lighter and lighter, and suddenly a brilliant flash blinded me. Trying