[Joking shit away was a Taaco family coping method™, so she's not even surprised.]

I was very unhappy with myself for a long time when I was a kid. It changed when I came to terms with who I was. Maybe that is what you need as well. Finding your balance and shit to not pull yourself down.

[She bumps her shoulder against his.]

I won't push, though. Just flick your ear every time you think you're less.