[He waves one of his hands, brushing it off. It's not her fault, after all. Not like she knew what he's been through before.]

Nah, I get where you're coming from. And don't get me wrong, it is interesting. I just wish I didn't have to deal with it so much.

I mean, there's this girl I like, but if she ever pops up again, I'll be four, maybe even five years older. That... might give people the wrong idea.