"It's a lot easier on everyone to share problems, you know. You never know who might be able to help! It doesn't cost anything just to listen, either." He hardly minds listening to a friend's troubles, especially on a subject that will hopefully prove so relevant one day.....

Even so, Jade's misgivings just earn a sly, mischievous grin. "Maybe not, but I like a good challenge." How much more obvious can he possibly be?