[ He straightens some, realizing she's getting a read on him. Shaking his head, he gives her his best smile -- not too wide, because he's not interested in lying to her, he just wants to reassure her. ]

No, kiddo. I just think maybe you and I both have some reading to do.

[ To bring it back to the original topic. ]

I don't have all the answers, but -- we can look for them together.