It would be.

[ he agrees with that assessment. ...a pause, before he smiles wryly again. ]

I'll take it as a good sign the others haven't driven themselves mad with grief.

[ and if scien will indulge his thoughts a bit longer, he'll continue on a more serious note. ]

...It isn't just the dramatic outbursts, but the quieter things too. Some fears will persist, no matter how well you can rationalize the situation.

A healthy amount is necessary for survival. But that can be a fickle line, easily crossed. [ having emotions is exhausting, actually. ]