why are they all so sweet, I love my children your honor:
'“And last but not least,” Nancy sighed. “My first mate and best friend, Andy James Danson. He’s second in command of this vessel, and most of the time that’s a good thing.”
Andy James grinned at them. “Most of the time, she says! As if I weren’t the glue holding this ship together,” he winked, and knelt down in front of Oliver. “Hello there. Nancy told me you’re an escaped slave. That makes you awfully brave. I feel honored to have such a courageous soul on board in the face of the uncertainty we’re facing.”
Oliver wasn’t sure exactly what Andy had said but he couldn’t help but giggle at the way he said it. Then he froze and covered his mouth, eyes widening.
Andy James’ eyes softened and he ruffled Oliver’s hair. Oliver jumped. “You should laugh more,” said Andy. “It’s a wonderful little sound. Hearing it for only a second is like when raindrops start falling and you expect a glorious thunderstorm, but nothing more ever comes from the clouds.”
Oliver blinked. “What?” “Andy James stop confusing my little guest,” Nancy chastised.'
I should never have bothered trying to describe Andy James, all I needed was this scene, I love him, help