He'd understand most closely. He's been fifteen the entire time I've known him, and risen in the ranks either despite or because of it.

[unclear which!!

the way i was going to say 'six years is negligible later in life' but scien wouldn't actually know that because no one lives over twenty-three in virche goodbye]

Then I would recommend getting to work. Or else you'll have to get creative about making sure that your body and mental age align.