It seemed strange to have to be the rational one in any situation whatsoever, but that just happened to him sometimes. "No one would blame you for missing school," said Gar. "I imagine they'll have their hands full with your mom gone anyway."
He was aware that he probably could have phrased that better, and winced slightly. "It's no wonder you're not feeling much of a purpose. Are you feeling much of anything, under there?"