[He does appreciate the optimism, and for the sake of not dampening the mood further he latches on to that, brightening up at least a little.]

Perhaps, if nothing else he may grow to see me as not someone to be bitten. ... Maybe he'll stick to deeper water when he's older and more of a threat.

[Apps? Phone? The expression on his face turns somewhat vacant, the smile pleasantly confused as the words bounce around in his head for a moment. OH, she means-]

Is the device what you mean by phone? I'm... I am very sorry, I fear I don't know what an app is. Given the context I doubt it's slang for apples.