[His expression probably gets a bit goofier as this is called out.]

I feel like one too. [He chuckles, then rubs the back of his head. As he talks, his eyes may subconsciously drift towards Katara's room once or twice, but quick enough to be hard to notice.] My Sweetie isn't really here, but... there's a lot here that... reminds me of her. And sometimes, it feels like she really is here. So... it's all fine.