[ He knows about the 'more than a friend' part too, but he thinks maybe it's a little rude to lead with that, seeing as he barely knows her. Still, maybe later he'll feel good enough to tease her (and him) for it. ]

I take it the oil is something to do with his car? I'm still learning about all this.

[ Still not sure he's ever going to have a car or drive one, but he's fine with that. Let other people cart him around, he can even feel like he's somehow more important. ]

I need clothing help. I'm just learning about modern things and I've had a few trips, but now that I have a job and proper money, I need one good big shopping trip, I think.