[Knowing that Teddy had been through the same thing - and responded very differently - makes him feel a little better. At least he had some experience with the issue, which meant that Billy had more info on how this could work out (or not). Informed decisions and all that.]

I'm pretty sure if she'd been an adult I'd have told her right away. It's the fact that she's a teenager right now that just... I dunno. It's messing with my head.

[Not telling her... is a really good idea, he knows. Most likely the best idea. Honestly, he's sure it's what stopped him from blurting out the whole truth within the first ten minutes of meeting her. It's a stupid, rash, emotionally-driven decision, one he seriously doubts would have zero consequences.]

You're... probably right. But what if it's not up to me? Luceti's not exactly a great place to keep your secrets hidden. What if something happens, and it comes out? I don't know how to deal with that...