Yeah, well-- you should have someone looking after ya, even if you don't wanna feel under the thumb, you know? Well, tell me to step off if you ever feel smothered. I'm here if you do need something, though.

[He'd always had to be self sufficient growing up, but that didn't mean he should've had to, and neither should any other kid.]

How is the damage down there otherwise? Are people alright? I saw a lot of swept away houses on the reports... A shame. When things clear up there, maybe you could help out with a fix-it spell or two, eh?