Maybe you hear your voice differently than the ones who care about you do, and Kat must live up to her name; I feel responsible for her training in this matter.
My comment on chemistry is only depressing if you believe you cannot find both things in one person and have that be stronger than any physical temptation could be; the kind of chemistry that makes you long to be imprudent in public places, and the kind of love that comes from a connection deep below the skin.
Your sentence on Hughes overcomes any future literary shortcomings. I will even forgive you if you admit to liking Red Badge of Courage.
You're not like other men I've known; not even the academic ones.