"Gooligan is more than just a staff," she said, defensively, sitting up and pulling him into her lap.

"Najaran..." he said, touched. He started to tear up.

"He's useful for way more than just walking! I'd never get my laundry done without him, and he is good at catching onto things with his teeth when I'm falling...."

"Najaran..." he was now depressed and droopy.

"And I can stir dinner with him, if I need to."