The playfulness is a surprise, but pretty soon Verity's giggling and she even bats at the "kitten" with a fingertip. "I do, it's fun. Thank you. But I have to admit, you've put me in a tight spot. I don't know how I'm going to match the cuteness factor for your birthday."

Good thing she has a while to think about it. This sort of cuteness doesn't come to her easily.