Bart's eyes turn up to him, clearly taken aback by the reassurance. His lips part and adam's apple bobs slightly as he swallows down on the tightness in his throat.

"I...no, you're just being kind. I know that I'm in over my head, here. It's why I'm glad to have others with more experience than I've got to ask for input from. Without your help I wouldn't be able to offer much at all."