[This is another one of those situations where he can't say for sure what he would and wouldn't do until he's actually in the position to do it, so he's not going to deny the possibility. But he's still very sure it won't happen.]
You don't have to stay with me in the quarry if you decide you don't want to take that risk. But until that time comes, I can at least try to teach you some things that might help.
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[This is another one of those situations where he can't say for sure what he would and wouldn't do until he's actually in the position to do it, so he's not going to deny the possibility. But he's still very sure it won't happen.]
You don't have to stay with me in the quarry if you decide you don't want to take that risk. But until that time comes, I can at least try to teach you some things that might help.