[Wow, why does he feel judged all of the sudden?]

L-Listen, even the guys back in Altosk would laugh their asses off if they heard I was actually a role model ta someone.

[But that doesn't mean he dislikes the idea. At first, maybe, but at the same time...it's nice to know that he actually has some value to at least one person. Multiple someones, even.]

Still, I look forward ta seein' how far ya go with my teachings. Maybe you an' Riku'll get good enough ta fight monsters in Terca Lumireis someday.

[...that's definitely his way of saying that he wants the boys to come visit!]