Firefly Glen I shiver

The youth wanted to accept Toad's answer at face value, despite the hesitant tone and the fact that she wouldn't meet Meerkat's eyes. But along with ambassadorship, counseling was one of her vocations; she was simply not as outspoken about it. And she genuinely wanted to provide comfort for its own sake, if that was something her friend needed.

"You sure? You don't have to if you don't want to," Meerkat replied, "but you can talk to me. I only have one working ear but I swear I'm a good listener." She was pretty sure this was the first time she'd ever told anyone about that. She flicked it playfully, hoping to coax a smile—and maybe some words—from Toad.