[He nods.]

It is. And if you've never looked after children, I can tell you from experience that it requires a fair bit of attention.

[He laughs lightly, as images of some of the other children he's looked after flicker in his bubble.]

Oh, I meant besides you and Serph. I consider you two my friends as well—and I hope the sentiment is reciprocated?

[It's not like with his kind, after all, where he expects an automatic connection.]