And just how is he supposed to argue with that? It is an adult's job to make sure a kid learns, especially if the kid screwed something up and put his own life at risk - even if it had been an accident. Ezra huffs, but it's as much one of concession as irritation.

"I'm gonna go get dressed," he says, swallowing down his tea before he stands up, because you just don't waste food. "I've got stuff to do today."

Translation: he's going to retreat while the retreating is good.