[Let's also not mention the piles and piles of feelings that erupted......]

Ah. [He can see it a little more now, at least he's being considered reasonable unlike that old hag China--I mean.] Was I ever that rough while trying to instruct you? Don't be ridiculous.

But you're quite right, he's often rather stubborn. Do you think you're ready to go alone without much in the way of guidance?