[and his expression falls. Did he even need to ask?]

Seaborn, right? Yeah, I wish I could say I'm surprised. That kid is - yeah. Might as well stay out of his way. Way too many issues for you to try to solve. Even if you have all the reasoning in the world.

[bullies. ew.]

But hey - hey, if he gives you shit again, you come to me.

[pointing rather emphatically at you now. Someone is inebriated.]