Oh... Oh no...

Millions of years ago, you had your first friend ever before you were immortal: Fire Spirit Cookie. You two are inseparable. He gets more excited and comfortable around you, mostly showing you his explosive personality. But remember, you have been friends with him for a while. You know him too well.

But for his whole life, he always had a sadder side. Unbearable to escape it.

You couldn't comprehend his problems, he wouldn't tell you. Just like you remember those times when you were about to touch him, but he pushes you away to keep you safe, since he is THE fire himself. Secretly, he stares at himself in the mirror, repeating until he believes... he's fine. Practicing his cocky and bold self, but the weight he's carrying, he couldn't take it.

Fire Spirit Cookie thought he was alone, but you were watching him carefully.

In a very dark cave away from everything, he was inside, sitting on the ground, looking at his doughy hands. A look of despair and anguish was on his face, and he looked like... he had enough. He didn't notice you peeking your head out and spying on him, and... you could read his expression, and this made you horrified. Wait... he's not thinking of...

You need to stop this. Now.

You revealed yourself in front of him, and he shrieked in shock. He levitated himself back up, immediately moving away from you by your sudden appearance. He was surprised, but he brought back his cocky and confident self and forced himself to grin widely, as if he was happy to see you, which he is, but he's not happy at himself.

-"H-Hey! It's you, buddy! Where did you come from?"

You ignored his question, your expression was firm and determined. You asked him why he was acting so weird, and he freaked out. Sweat came down his forehead, his grin slightly wavering, but he kept it there. He was nervous if you knew about his... thoughts.

-"W-WHAT?! Are you even acting like yourself right now?! I am totally fine, pinkie swear! There's nothing wrong with me!"

He was desperate for you to help him. His huge problem about... everything about himself, he wants it gone...

Make him vulnerable, even if he refuses.