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[She's right about that - he is really good with kids, whenever he gets the chance to. Right now it's his lifeline. If he can't flirt with her and he can't treat her like one of the guys maybe treating her a little like a kid will be good enough until he's figured everything out.
The change in topic makes him a little worried. Just a tad, mixed in with a healthy doze of curiosity. ]