Either is fine. Whatever you're most comfortable with is fine.
[ After 82 years around the block and nearly every possible nickname under the sun, he's grown used to being addressed in all sorts of ways. In any case, he's far more interested in the words that come afterwards. ]
I may be older than you, but I can take care of myself. You don't need to watch out for me.
[ As (genuinely) touching as the sentiment is. He's gotten used to being the looker out rather than the looked out for, and it's not an unwelcome change of pace. Though apparently he still can't take care of himself in the bowling departmnent as he follows after Lenore and manages to miss all his pins completely. ]
Was that the role you took for yourself back home? The mother hen watching out for everyone?
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[ After 82 years around the block and nearly every possible nickname under the sun, he's grown used to being addressed in all sorts of ways. In any case, he's far more interested in the words that come afterwards. ]
I may be older than you, but I can take care of myself. You don't need to watch out for me.
[ As (genuinely) touching as the sentiment is. He's gotten used to being the looker out rather than the looked out for, and it's not an unwelcome change of pace. Though apparently he still can't take care of himself in the bowling departmnent as he follows after Lenore and manages to miss all his pins completely. ]
Was that the role you took for yourself back home? The mother hen watching out for everyone?