[he can't help but laugh at that comment, nodding his understanding. getting to know him... so many people here seem so willing to do it. there's so much to say... so much he's sure he should say, but he's always unsure just how.]

Well... admittedly, most of that was true, too. I... quite enjoy being overwhelmed. I think it's because I usually had to be so... in control, maybe?

[there are other reasons, but he hasn't really registered the possibility of them, honestly.]