[Cliff sighed. He had seen this response coming from the moment that Cross had asked to learn from Cliff.]

Alright, then. [He in a voice that was heavy with his own weariness and disappointment, before carefully crafting a filter to help preserve Cross' dignity. He had a hunch that they were going to end up delving into uncomfortable territory for the both of them at this rate.] But, just so ya know, you're never gonna be able to actually be a hero if you keep getting yourself in trouble like you do. Sometimes you actually have to stop doing something in order to learn how to do it better.