[ He can't in good conscience say something like 'life goes on', because he hadn't done so great at that, and 'life goes on' attitudes gets people killed.
All the same-- ]
Well, then they'll be lucky to have you there. Luckier still, 'cause I'll come running. Besides, looks like they'll be teaching stuff about surviving this place in particular.
But... [well, there's so many reasons to why he is unsure still, but he trails off momentarily because of Rick's assurances. All of them were good points that matched any reason he could still have for not going, and he doesn't doubt that he can trust what his dad says, so.]
You promise? ...Well, if you think I should, maybe I can try it out. And see what it's like.
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['cause there'll still be younger kids, awkwardness, and the biggest, most important question of all,]
What if something happens?
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[ Honest question, honest curiousity. ]
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The monsters.
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All the same-- ]
Well, then they'll be lucky to have you there. Luckier still, 'cause I'll come running. Besides, looks like they'll be teaching stuff about surviving this place in particular.
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You promise? ...Well, if you think I should, maybe I can try it out. And see what it's like.