[Thoughtfully, he takes a sip of his own.]

Now that you mention it—I think it's been eight months for me. I didn't realize it until you said so, but it does kinda feel like... hm. [He's not great at metaphors, give him a second.] Like I'm in the falling action part of the year. Like there's only a few months left. Dang, I might still be here after that.

[He pauses, brings a hand to his chin.]

Do you want to move on?