Swiftcurrent Creek summertime blues

Probably not! I find it makes it easier to read, though.

Fox gave a sigh when Star began to explain that she was no pup. “Listen,” she said, “There’s more to being an adult than refraining from chasing butterflies or whatever. You have to stand up for yourself. Worry less about what others think of you.” Fox felt like she was repeating herself, but she couldn't help it. To her, it was obvious that Star was in some kind of victim loop where her problems were caused by everybody else around her and she felt she had zero control over the situation.

“I’ll seek out Serengeti and send her to you,” replied Fox. Somehow, what was supposed to be a light-hearted conversation had turned into something way deeper than Fox had ever wanted to go, and she was eager to escape the situation as soon as possible. This was her own flaw, of course, and had little to do with Star.