[ Something like a blue screen error, it seems. Unknown if that counts as effective or ineffective in terms of getting the results he wants. But however clinical Harold can be in rational thought, he's not detached at all in his attempts to understand those around him; he cares greatly that he isn't hurtful in the attempt.

He lets that lie and takes the tea bags out of the pot, setting them aside on a saucer and replacing the pot lid.

He continues in a normal conversational tone. ] To answer your question, no, I wasn't looking for you to get emotional, or anything in particular. But it was nice to feel that talking about my hardships wouldn't burden you.