"No, pie is dessert," he argues, as if he has any ground to stand on, when he's just relieved he's going to get a meal. "Milkshakes are a beverage," he says, like he's smug about the fact that he's arguing, or maybe it's just that he enjoys it.

"How come you asked me?" he says, once they're driving. "I'm not the only kid tutoring, and I know I got a bit of a reputation. So, why me?"