A/N: This one was a challenge from Zoning - hope I did it justice.

"I've failed him! Noah!"

Crona wasn't good at comforting people, but he knew that Gopher needed it.

"D-D-Don't get upset." Crona managed.

"Noah hates me! It may as well be that everyone hates me!" Gopher cried. Crona took a deep breath.

"I d-d-don't hate you. A-And Noah w-will come around." Crona said, trying to sound sincere. Gopher turned to stare at Crona, and he swore he heard Gopher snivel.

"You think?" Gopher asked. Crona nodded, managing a smile. Gopher tapped Crona on the arm, and he staggered.

"Thanks. You're alright, Crona." Gopher smirked. The sudden compliment left Crona very dazed.