A little. [he agrees with a small sigh. she does have a point; this sort of thing is far beyond a thirteen-year-old, but at the same time she now doesn't have a choice.] But you're here and ya can't avoid it.

[he takes his hand off her shoulder, balancing his chin on his fist.]

Yeah, I don't think you should do that. He obviously means well but... I guess they do it differently where he comes from.