[He looks away guiltily. There was no reason to ask that.] I never saw you speak at the game, but no, that's good.
If he says anything unkind to you, tell me so I can retaliate on your behalf. [This is rapidly turning into nervous babbling.] Not physically. I made a promise to him that I wouldn't hit him in the face. And I know that you can retaliate yourself, of course.