[The response he gets goes beyond all of his expectations. He'd thought Red would feel scared, worried, might want to continue on without Garrus, because everything to this point had said Red was uncomfortable. Instead, the boy's showing wisdom and an attempt at compassion. Garrus is impressed, and he stays quiet the whole time Red speaks.

Red wraps up, and Garrus nods, watching the boy.]

That's the approach that will keep you both together.

[And alive. At least, not dead from the CDC.]

Whatever I can do to help you there, I'm here, Red. I'll train you with weapons and the juggernaut, get you up to speed. And I'll teach you what it is to be a soldier. The two of you, fighting side-by-side, carrying the weight together.