Drawing the best from the worst situations is one of the most vital if trickiest to develop life skills. As upside down as it sounds, you're adapting better than some adults would in this situation.

[He might stand up a little straight, edging back from her slightly, eyebrows raised slightly but mostly retaining his sang froid.]

I have a sinking sensation that would be a sure sign of Corruption had set in. Should I see it in you, I'll do what I can to treat it, even if the most I can do is talk you through it.