[It's alright, he knows teens have a short attention span. And besides, one of his friends just died so he's uh... not feeling up for really striking up the convo again either.

Insert drawn out, uncomfortable silence here.]


...anyway, don't sweat it kid. You're alive. That's what counts. Pick yourself up and get the hell out there and be strong for your Nakama. They need you.

[Ya know, instead of moping and being emo about the fact you died.]