I... yeah. I couldn't be there even when I wanted to be, and I guess trying only counts for so much. After a certain point it's just on me.

[ He sighs. ]

Someone who's okay with being apart for a while is probably for the best, for both of us. I want to spend time with someone, I really do, it's just...

[ And he waves his hand vaguely, out of words. At least Anna's brought up something he hadn't considered before: someone else independent, who could handle that lack of quality time. ]