[ I mean, there are few ailments that a soft, fuzzy animal can't cure. Plus, she knows just how much Ao means to Shin-Ah; she was his companion for many lonely years, after all. She reaches up to pet Ao's head as the squirrel snuggles in closer on her neck. ]

When you're finished, do you want to try some more food? I think there must be roasted corn around here somewhere. I bet Ao would like that, too.

[ Not that Ao seems to dislike much. ]