I didn't think there was such thing as "old enough".
[Actually, it isn't the first time he's heard it here. Far as he saw things, no one particularly cared as long as you had gella to throw down. If you did, great. If you caused trouble for the establishment, you got thrown out. Sure, he was still seen as a kid even back home but that's just how it worked. Learning those responsibilities when living on your own in the wasteland - it was downright expected, and no one was going to hold your hand if you made irresponsible decisions for it.]
It's not really a big deal where I'm from? In any case, don't worry about me. You sound like you need it.
[The way Rudy sees things? If Kirk's going to get drunk, he might as well have someone there with him to stop him if he makes any stupid decisions. Rudy could at least walk him home if he does - he's strong enough, and he's pretty much used to it.]
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[Actually, it isn't the first time he's heard it here. Far as he saw things, no one particularly cared as long as you had gella to throw down. If you did, great. If you caused trouble for the establishment, you got thrown out. Sure, he was still seen as a kid even back home but that's just how it worked. Learning those responsibilities when living on your own in the wasteland - it was downright expected, and no one was going to hold your hand if you made irresponsible decisions for it.]
It's not really a big deal where I'm from? In any case, don't worry about me. You sound like you need it.
[The way Rudy sees things? If Kirk's going to get drunk, he might as well have someone there with him to stop him if he makes any stupid decisions. Rudy could at least walk him home if he does - he's strong enough, and he's pretty much used to it.]