Annalyn grinned up at James. "I don't know that that's much of a compliment; I'd hope I'm more interesting than a blank piece of paper!" Then she yelped as Ashlyn picked her up a good foot and a half off the ground. She twisted, trying to figure out who the heck was hugging her so tightly. "Hello there? Please put me down so that we can have a civil conversation?" And hearing Ashlyn's comment she muttered, "And I'm not a "cutie." I'm just really short."
She looked up hopefully at James. "James? Help, please?"