[he doesn't entirely know how to answer that, but there's a slight grin.]

I guess so. [sometimes you have to present yourself as being laid back and calm in order to a.) help someone else stay chill and b.) grapple with your own chill. it's fine.] At this point I think it's important to remember what we're supposed to do here and not lose focus, but getting upset about the wrong things isn't going to help.

[mostly because there's never enough time for that.]