"Probably..." He hesitates as he catches what she says. 'I'? He lets a breath of air out his lips, breathed natural air. "I'm better off not getting involved." Actually, that was truth. The boy he was? Weak, in the way. But clever enough to save his own life, in a matter of speaking.

He watches her play with the dirt and rock for a moment, before looking up at her and fervently shaking his head.

"No... No. I don't think that's a good idea."