why should I do it?! I'm the older one here! Kids are better at those kinds of things! I have more seniority, so you have to do it!

[ Besides, kids naturally generate more warm, fuzzy feelings than teenagers, so it would be more effective coming from him. Which is a load of crap, but Gareki's sticking to it. It's not like he has any other better reason to sacrifice this kid in his stead except that he really doesn't want to hug a giant minotaur. He also doesn't have any proof how effective said hug will be.

Then again, if he attacks the small brat and the brat gets injured, then Gareki has to have that one his conscience. He doesn't like the idea of it, but he's willing to take the chance because said brat is also mouthing off on him, eliminating a lot of his ability to show any sympathy towards him. ]

Stop looking at me and go on!