"That's...real young." Statement of the obvious is, unfortunately, obvious. But Damn, that's early to learn about how rough and raw the world can really be. Not like he can reach back and fix it- but it don't make him not want to try. "We'll make a night of it. Little food, little ale, spin the tale of how I ended up half naked with a bear."

A beat.

"Badger stole my shirt, s'why I was half naked."