‘So don’t. As long as you’re not upsetting anyone else, what’s the problem?’ ‘The problem is I’m trying not to be noticed. I feel like I have a great big sign around my neck saying “Alien! Not human! Prone to sudden fits of dying. Steer clear.” I need to blend in.’ ‘Well, don’t bother because I can tell you now it’s not working. Everyone notices you. You’re glorious and no one can work out why. Everyone is drawn to you. Especially children,’ he said, tilting his head toward a woman who was struggling to make her daughter stay in her stroller. The little girl was pointing at me. ‘Oh terrific,’ I groaned. ‘As if I don’t feel bad enough for forcing you to follow me around everywhere, then I get Jake the Terminator and now everyone else too. What next? Will I wake up one morning with rabbit

