Nah, I won't. I swear. [He replies with an earnest smile, holding out his pinkie finger.]

I'm not sure about jokes, but I'm sure you can find something to talk about that'll maybe make him laugh or have a good time. If he likes birds you can talk about birds - maybe you guys can go hang out in the library together with some snacks, pick out some books you like and talk about them. He might be able to tell you some books that are really good.

[He's so keeping tabs on this.] Maybe he can read to you or vice versa, if you're comfortable with that.