He watches her, somewhat lazily but not uninterested. Sure, it looks like she's trying just as hard, but there's just no way it works like that, right? That's like putting on a hat and expecting to be stronger. Absolutely no logic behind it. (Because infants with guns were logical, but shh.)

"Well, you're pretty fast," he says noncommitally, because brainwashing has encouraged him to be somewhat civil with kids probably. "But if headphones have anything to do with running, I'm eating this goddamn cup."