Nicholas listens, and tries to make marks of everything, but then the last part comes out, and he gives the universal preteen 'something's not right with your head' look.

But he swallows any sharp words down. He has no idea where to start, and while people have been friendly and nice, they haven't been able to help, so perhaps that will work. Or if not work, at least scratch one of the list of things to try.

"Right. Alright."

Sure. Whatever.