[ he still doesn't know what to make of her, but she's playing along with his bad jokes and at least somewhat offering her help, so right now his first impression is positive?

not that he has much choice, anyway. ]

Purr— that was a good one too. [ a low chuckle, as he attempts to pull his hand away from the tire again, and— nothing. ] Anyway, curiosity killed the cat. Or, more accurately, stuck a tire to his hand. A word of warning to you: don't reach your hand into places you shouldn't, no matter what you think you see.

[ even if it's for your teenage ~love of your life~. ]