A friend who calms you down. They often don’t do a good job of it, but you appreciate the effort.
I was freaking out about the cops getting called after I set off some fireworks in town, but then James started talking about some niche anime shit to take my mind off it. It didn’t help but he’s still my Boingoat.
Jack:”hey I’m writing a song what word rhymes with orange”
Bill: “oh! Borange!”
Jack: “wtf is borange?”
Bill: “you weren’t supposed to ask. It didn’t have to end like this, Jack”
Jack: “what are you..” *dies immediately*