Her situation and how to react to it seemed way above his maturity level, but he was the only one present. If Pepper were here, she'd be doing a much better job at this than he was. He listened but was unsure how to respond for a moment.

"No, you're not a baby. I can tell you're smart, Buttercup, but you're young and you deserve to be treated well and kept safe from harm. It's the same I want for Peter and Gwen. They're both smart and capable, just like you. But they're young and as an adult, it's my job to keep all of you safe and happy."