It needn't be either, and I have hardly treated you as such! Though, you are nearly unfathomably young to me.

[He grins.]

Ah, unfortunately for you, I have been told that I am incurably condescending... It has less to do with you than it does with me. I must say that even the most casual attempts at kindness are quickly put down. It does feel nice to let others care for you once in a while.