It's not a big deal. I mean, it's not like pacing around is a core part of my personality, right?

( it's just a stress response, and you know what? it's probably better for him to linger less on how stressed out he is, limit it how he can and put that time towards something productive instead. )

Oh, don't get me wrong though, I appreciate the thought. I'll keep that in mind for other things.

( he won't. )