I understand your feelings. I feel them, too, but ... well, don't do anything too reckless in seeking out answers. The answers will be there whether we run or walk. Is that not so?

[ There is an actual smile. One that doesn't reach his eyes, of course, but it is another attempt. Hooray. ]

Well, we can't have that... pretend it is not there, if you could. [ Ah, look, jokes. ]