[It's not the answer he wants to hear, of course, but he's gotten worn out from this conversation, and ultimately relents slightly, if only to give himself space to retreat and lick his own wounds in private later.]
Mm. Guess we'll see how it goes.
[He breathes out an exhale to steady himself, then finally turns to the kid again.]
no subject
Mm. Guess we'll see how it goes.
[He breathes out an exhale to steady himself, then finally turns to the kid again.]
Ready to head back?