When she leans forward, so does he - huddling a little closer and following her finger across the phrases. He tries, but it's more than evident that he can't do so very well, only mouthing bits and pieces of short words.

Still, he is aglow with interest, especially due to Abby's enthusiasm, and he looks more relaxed than she has probably seen him thus far. The most like...well, like a boy.

"Really? But he got away?"