[None of that is anything he wants to hear, but there's something about "I think I have to try" that he can't argue with. He breathes out through his nose and lowers his gaze--it's a concession, but he's not exactly happy about it.]

All right. If that's what you've got to do.

[He sets his jaw stubbornly.]

You can't tell me not to keep an eye on him, though. I'm not undoing two years of neurotic jackassery just 'cause you asked me nice.