"I don't know about smart," Bobby tried to look modest. "just good at figuring things out. On my own - I've got some cousins, but no older brother - there's just me."
Even her laugh was pretty, although she sounded a little uncertain. He didn't want to put her off. Mario said some girls got shy about moving too fast, although it was surprising that an Orion might. Well, you couldn't believe everything you read in magazines.
He gave her his most disarming smile. "Oh just showing me how everything works. You know, help me feel comfortable in a new place."