Indeed they can, Rocket. [And whatever impressions Rip might give, the truth is that he is that sort of man in so many ways. Trapped within this prison, removed from time, Rip's every goal still can be narrowed down to that singular purpose: get home, and finally end Savage once and for all.]

A lot less intense now, perhaps. My team has had some measure of success in stopping those responsible, if not the murderer himself. [The destruction of the Oculus had gone a long way towards dulling Rip's rage--and perhaps, so had knowing he truly couldn't rescue Miranda or Jonas from that end. In truth it's difficult to say, but the desire burns hot, even if it's contained.]

The point being that it's perfectly understandable to not be fine with it, even in these circumstances. He was your friend--and if the resonance that movie holds with you is any indication, you clearly still care a great deal about him, and what happens to his--reincarnation, as it were.

[Whether it's pointless to in an immediate sense or not.]