[he's not surprised to hear that; from what little he's gotten from the kid, he's eager to be of use to people, to support them any way he can. it's a bit nostalgic- he remembers those days. not that he doesn't want to help now, but it's mired with caution in a way it didn't used to be, back when he was a clueless innocent.

it's nice, actually. seeing it again. he considers the question for a moment, then gestures to the far wall where the paint looks dry.]

I was thinking that a plain colour might be too plain... can you think of anything to paint on the wall? Something that might put people at ease?