[he doesn't want to tell her that her home sucks, but based on the beliefs and fears and attitudes she describes...

yeah, he thinks her home might suck. guardian deities? saviors? that shouldn't be expected of young girls. it doesn't make sense to him.]

Different doesn't have to be bad, no more than things are right just because it's what's always been believed, or done. You get to decide all of that for yourself now. And I know you can.