The small dragon slithered through the darkened hospital halls until it found it's target.

It hopped up on the bed of a sleepless child.

"Hello!" said the dragon in a small, friendly voice.

The child was dumbfounded for a moment then whispered, "Are you a real dragon?"

"Yes, I'm here to collect some things for my hoard."

"I don't have anything though... all my toys are at home..."

"Oh, no worries; I collect hugs and hurts."

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