"...No. Of course you weren't. I see what you meant to do, and... that would be better, yes." Another sigh. "Unfortunately, while it isn't quite a matter of competition - well, you're close. I do not... handle failure well, if it's something I care about."

Even something as minor as getting his partner a bag of onions, apparently. Funny, how overwhelming every desire can be, after so long feeling so little.