[Well that hit unexpectedly hard in a lot of ways and he takes a moment to collect himself. He's moving past that phase in his life. Was dragged out of it despite himself.]

I do not know if I would say such a thing is regretful, though it can be annoying to speak with people like that. They are stubborn to an absurd degree.

[Or woefully naïve. All three of his brothers were like that, to some extent.]

So will you withdraw then?