Me too? Should I jump between your arms to be carried like a princess? Heh... sorry, buddy, but the mental image is kind of funny there.

[Focus on the good, focus on joking, don't give up. He can and will be the emotional pillar Sunny deserves and- well, if they meet more people, he'll try to do the same for them too.]

Jay tried, once. I was wearing Charlene's skirt. We both ended on the floor.

[That's a lie, but funny mental images may help, right? He brings both hands to his hips, taking a few steps toward the... road? the kless bothersome path toward the city.]

Shall we get going, Cap? I'll be your scout, making sure the path ahead is safe. We don't need any space cop to capture the leader of all pirates!