“See you tomorrow.” He handed her the knot again. Going to the balcony together, she held the rope while he slid down, then she tossed the knot down to him. As soon as he caught it, he took off across the lawn.

As he slid into bed, he began to feel a strange feeling in his chest. Was he coming down with something? No, this was a… good feeling. It was a pleasant feeling that coursed through his whole body. After pondering it for a while, the answer came to him. “This must be how it feels to have a friend.” Content, he slipped into sleep.