Any growth is dangerous, which is why he makes a face like he's seen something disgusting when she says it, but he keeps his comments to himself. They're nothing but vulgar words, anyhow. Between them and this business with Samantha, he may end up spontaneously combusting from anger.

At least the kid gets him to crack a smile, what with her whiny denial. "Fifteen? God damn, you sure don't need to be gettin' anything from in here. Shit'll stunt your growth. You wanna be a runt forever?" Like he's one to talk.