[ okay, now she's smirking just a bit because this is kinda amusing. and really, part of her can't blame him when she had the same mindset when she was about his age. ]

Doesn't sound like you, huh? Well, can't really argue with that. When I was younger, 'fsome someone told me not to do something, I'd probably do it anyway. 'Cept nowadays I try not to let my pride keep me from focusing on more important things.