...It's just so somber. Discussing this, when we've already had enough crap thrown at us these past few weeks. [Sometimes he felt like dwelling, sure, but when he was with Loki, he didn't want to continue to flounder in discomfort for the sake of misery enjoying company. Loki came here because he wanted to get out of his place, and Eugene wasn't going to encourage him to dwell on these things]

So, focus on the good things. It's kind of lying to yourself, but in the end, so long as you lie to yourself in moderation, I think it's alright to do so.