(true, true. I wouldn't really call that an advance though, some people are just nurturing.)

Anthony sighs and stands, "You're never going to get over this if you don't open up. If you don't want to talk to me, then at least find someone else to talk to." He walks slowly back to the classroom and asks, "Anyone else want to try?"

Mimic laughs, "What's wrong boy, you scared to bleed?"