[Peter nods, bites his lip as he tries to keep his feelings from showing on his face at the mention of Peter's uncle.]

Family, right? They mean well, even when they're being corny.

[And God what he wouldn't give for one of May's corny jokes right about now. Still, he's not going to bring down younger Peter's experience.

He listens as Peter explains about bullies beating him up.]

I'm glad you're able to stand up for yourself. Bullies are the worst. Did your bullies give you crappy nicknames too?

[In a weird way, being in the mentor position is oddly comforting for Peter; he can't quite explain why. But he wants to make sure this Peter knows he's not alone.]