That's often how it is, isn't it.

[He doesn't sound like it's an idea he particularly likes - "no choice but to move forward" is just sort of the way of life, but there have been more than enough instances in his life where he's tried to do anything but. It's what led him to form the alliance with the Angel in the first place; he was willing to do whatever would bring him what he wanted. But that doesn't sound very nice, does it.]

I've spent a lot of time living in the past, rather than doing that properly. I guess that's why I come here so often.