I noticed the same thing about conversations with H. If you don't force yourself to have one, it goes well. As soon as you start thinking about what to say and how to say it, the awkward silence follows.
It is interesting that he would ask you about the class!
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders ____________________________________________________ M 46 H 45 D 17 M/T 23 Bomb #1 (ILYBNILWY) 12.06 Bomb #2 (OW) 12.07 Bomb #3 (chose OW over M) 9.08