Conversation

Them: "How's it going? Seems like things are on fire from what I hear?"

Me: "Ah, it's not that bad, really. It's fine."

Them: "You're sure? You seem right in the thick of it."

Me: "Yeah, it'll be fine."

Them: "Well, you've been doing this for years. I trust your judgment."

That felt quite nice to hear in this moment.