"Maybe so." Aaron doesn't agree, and he also feels he doesn't need to know what caused Richard's demeanor to feel that way. "I just...think no matter what happens, we always have a choice. Situations like...loss, the end of the world? They change everyone, but...but we get to choose how and how much."

But he's fine with agreeing to disagree. He doesn't let the state of his world change him. If Richard does, that's on him. "That doesn't sound half bad. But hey, you're more experienced with this reporter thing than I am, so I'll follow your lead, okay?"