[ nnngh. there's another moment of complete standstill silence, before dave finally comes out with: ]

I don't think we should talk about it that much. You shouldn't make that kind of decision based on anythin' other than your own feelings and comfort.

[ he does not want to respond to wanting or not wanting to go on trips, or liking them, or how he felt about them; all those things might hurt to share or hurt to hear, whenever the decision inevitably comes back. ]

So: it doesn't really have anythin' to do with me, anyway, but thanks for sharin'.