[aaaaaaaaand then the implications catch up. Wait. What. Since when he is a mentor figure, how the fuck did that happen.

Part of him wants to tell her that's a really, really Bad Idea. But... is it really? Does it have to be a bad idea, here? If he's allowed to care when kids get abducted, shouldn't that mean he's allowed to care when they're floundering with no help?

This is gonna... take some unpacking.]

Well, fair enough, Growth Spurt. 'Chie' does suit you better.

[WHEN IN DOUBT RETREAT TO FLIPPANCY]