Well, I know it's important, [ Matt protests, blissfully unaware that Flat is currently wondering what's neurologically wrong with him. ] But knowing things intellectually doesn't always seem to help me put them into action.

[ Speaking of, he takes a bite of his cookie. He chews quietly for a moment before continuing. ]

I mean, staying calm specifically I'm okay at. I meditate. [ And thanks to magical talent, long practice, or some mixture of both, he can usually slow both his mind and his heart rate when he employs yogic breathing exercises. ] But the self-care pieces I've clearly been neglecting a little bit. Pushing too hard, I guess.

But you don't seem to have that problem. [ A quick, quirking smile. ] Unless you're one of those "do as I say, not as I do" guys.

[ No judgment if he is. God knows Matt's pestered Gavial, Drizzt, and Tezca often enough about the need to take some R&R. ]