"It sometimes doesn't feel that way." He was stating a fact, because sometimes he has to remind himself that he actually is of age and thus could refuse to be coddled by Dori.

All these negative thoughts though are pushed to the back of his mind as he perks up at the thought of what such adventures would mean. Face already gaining a hopeful look as let's Nori physically lead him through the streets.

"Does this mean you'll teach me some things that you couldn't while we were at home?" Even if it did mean having to listen to Dori grumble and complain about Nori over such, it would be worth it to learn more and see how Nori did things.