[He just looks a little saddened by that. He squeezes her shoulder for a brief second before letting go and turning to just lean his back against the counter.]

Mm... I guess I can understand that. I just have a hard time with it. I don't like seeing young people forced on their own here. I saw too much of it growing up myself.

[He looks over again.]

Just keep it in mind, yeah?

[And be aware, he is so telling your dad.]