Thank you... really...

For what?

For coming with me to submit my work to the boss...

I'm... still a little afraid of bosses and the like...

I-I'm sure he is, really...

It's just... well, it's not the happiest story, but...

When I remember being spoken to by my previous superiors...

... I tense up and get so nervous that I can't say anything...

... ah, sorry...

I just keep waffling on and on, don't I...

For my part...

My superior is really nice, so I can't say I know exactly what you've been through...

All I can say is-