(( He can see Conor retreating into his own thoughts an instant before the tears come. Daniel rushes to Conor's seat and crouches down in front of him. ))

Hey. It's okay to be worried about the future. It's okay to be afraid. I'm on your side, Conor. So no matter what happens, I'm going to help make sure you're treated fairly. You don't have to face whatever the future holds by yourself. I'll be there, too.