[He winces a little when the kid says that. He really, really hopes that he and nobody else gets hurt. But this might be his one chance.]

I don't know what that is, niño. [And he can't help but laugh a little.] But I'll try.

Maybe my girl knows about it.

[Because once he reaches her, he's sure nothing in the world will ever drag him away unless she tells him to go herself.]

Don't get hurt. And don't get detention forever.

[And with that he turns, moving towards those distant trees.]