Firefly Glen another riff for the good times

Slowly, he slid to the ground when Meerkat wrapped her paws about his neck so that if he stumbled or lost balance, there was less risk that he'd topple her over. She was distraught and upset and while he couldn't help but wonder what it was she'd seen or learned, he gave her time to cling to him. As always, he would pull her close to reassure her that he was there- and it wasn't without a ragged sigh of relief that he felt some of his worry slip away, confirming now that Meerkat had survived the landslide. Given how many terrible things had happened lately, it hadn't been altogether impossible for him to assume that he might lose yet another friend or family member to another tragic accident. 

"It's alright, Meerk," He said finally. He didn't pull back, in case she wanted to stay near to him- he could talk into the fur just behind her ear. "We're alright." He couldn't say the same for everyone- but at least for the moment, he could rest assured that at least one of his closest friends had survived the latest catastrophe that nature had thrown their way.