[Abel can't help but laugh, shaking his head. It was like the blind leading the blind.]

I don't know. I think you did fine? At the very least, I wasn't uncomfortable, just nervous by how short you were in response.

I'm used to people pushing more, I suppose. Or not setting boundaries at all. It's a work in progress, but It's necessary, I think. I'm not in service any more, I'm allowed to ask for things...it's just not something I've had many opportunities to do.