I want to tell you a sad story so you can truly understand why I am here, in this place, at this moment. Such an existential notion, isn't it?
Slow down your stroking until you're barely stroking at all.
A sad tale requires full attention, and you can't be paying full attention if you're stroking it too fast.
But, I don't want you to stop. You can't stop unless I say.
Remember?