[Kids like you. He knows. He knows. But it really only helps so much.]

...I know what it looks like, but-- if I had to guess, you're probably not much older than I am.

[Putting aside his complexes about his looks--]

Don't worry, I get it-- anything you can offer would be a huge help. Don't overextend yourself for our sake. I'll keep practicing what I can on my own too, so that way I can focus on the difficult stuff when I have you to watch over me. And hey, maybe I can teach you a thing or two in return~