>>39858
I'm not sure that's the defense you mean it to be. He's still an adult who is engaging in sexual roleplays with a minor, as well as telling him lies in order to keep things going.
>the action or behavior used to establish an emotional connection with a vulnerable person - generally a minor under the age of consent
>They might try to gain the child's or parents' trust by befriending them
The adult is your 'friend', isn't he Cooper?