No... I tend to think it's better if I can return to normalcy as quickly as possible.

[...It's still kind of breathless and weird-sounding, but at least he seems to be controlling himself a bit more thoroughly now.]

I understand that these things may take time, but continuing to dwell on it isn't going to be productive... It won't get me anywhere, in the end, so I see little sense in it.

[...]

I know you don't like the idea of taking everything from a practical standpoint, but it's easier for me that way.