Well at least his reputation will be saved on one part.

Standing at the sideline Too Long is the more likely issue. She smiles at least a little though, absolutely taking the 'pep' to heart. "Ah...even though he's too big to be worried about?"

She's noticed this about 'adults' (or more accurately, older teens) lately, and 'this' happens to be 'that thing where everyone older than you things it's bad if someone younger gets worried about them'. Which is silly, as far as she knows, but hey.