[ In fact, that is literally the only sentimental thing you're going to get from him. It might have also doubled as a sort of apology for decking Jin at the nondenominational holiday party and basically ignoring him after that. ]

It was worth it to see you foam at the mouth. It feels like this mission has been moving faster than we can get a handle on.

Maybe I'm looking too far into it, but that sort of thing feels purposeful.