Yeah, saddens, rather than angers. But that doesn't mean I wouldn't take action.

[ as it's more generally accepted that people moved to anger tend to take action— at least, that's how he understands it. but he doesn't think that necessarily has to be the case, as one who isn't easily provoked.

he appreciates her attentive listening, his smile becoming less forced as a result. ]

[ a light shrug of the shoulders. ]

Personal experience, right, in that it's something I've seen in others. [ ... ] I'm sure we've all struggled with it from time to time, though.