Yeah, that's super easy for you to say when you're the one who is already grown up. [He makes a really compelling point which is why she doesn't rage quit this whole conversation.]

But, okay. I'm a big enough person to admit you're actually kind of right even if you said it in a mean way. [AKA how her mother would have said it.] Let's pretend for five seconds I won't completely screw up any attempt to protect my friends-slash-this group that involves lying or being sneaky. What exactly do you need me to say to him?