"The Admiral provided this, but...I was rather specific on what I wanted. I like when something makes sense for a reason other than 'it just does'." Which might be an indicator of some of the problems he's been having.

He actually had set coffee on the table this time, just in case Sheehan was too polite to ask for it and has a cup of his own(too much sugar with a little cream) that he's working on. "I've been trying that thing you taught me. I'm not sure it has helped much, but I've not given up on it yet...I think I'm being over reactive lately and it isn't helping me hold my temper..."