Nope, he never went down that road.
Did he give you an explanation for that point of view?
A bit off R44 topic but I think worth noting: our Bell twin SOPS: "the HV determination chart limitations at Fig. 2.4 are critical in the event of single engine failure during takeoff, landing, or other operation near the surface. The AVOID area of the chart defines the combinations of airspeed and height above the ground from which safe landing cannot be assured"
Still interested to hear a good explanation why some (incl Tim) think the avoid areas apply to take off only......