"Smart move, kiddo," he said, returning the nod with a more sober one of his own. Though the moniker was not a literal fit - given Rylee's stated service and appearances alone, Samuel felt confident their age difference could not be significant - it seemed to fit on some deeper level. Samuel could not have said precisely when he began feeling a sort of bond with Rylee, or why its nature felt more paternal than fraternal in origin. But regardless of whether he overtly recognized or addressed it, it felt comfortably true.
"Lemme know how it goes. You've got my curiosity piqued." He grinned, a clipped laugh escaping him. "I obviously think my advice is awesome and will work wonders for you, like it's always worked for me. You just listen to what I told ya and you're gonna be just fine."