[He doesn't really have a response for that one. He doesn't really see himself that way, but it isn't like it's untrue either. He's probably as close to one as their likely to get around here and he DOES try to protect others. Jason walks with Veronia towards one of the passages that will lead them to some gardens. He figures it will be peaceful and out of the way, enough to give Veronica some air, while also still being inside enough to be protected from attack.]

I don't think age matters much to the gods...but they are immortal so I'm not sure their opinion on that really matters anyway. They respect us about as much as they would respect an adult mortal because it's more or less the same from their perspective I think.

[He glances at Veronica. He has a feeling he knows what this conversation is about.
He'd never had to worry about his age being a factor, but he did know something of meeting other people's expectations.]

I know it's exhausting and you shouldn't have to prove yourself to others. But you really just need to stick to your beliefs and stand your ground like you did today. You'll show them that you deserve to be heard just as much as any one of them.