[ He laughs, perking up as he goes for his own waffle cone. It really... kinda does feel like he's aged a lot in just the past couple of months. ]

Okay, okay! [ It's said fondly, like hey! He gets it! But also she has a point, and he will absolutely continue to listen. ] I'll have an experience. I'll feel that way! I mean, hopefully it's all just a good feeling, but I'm going to do my best. Really!