Its not really too long as it is.

FWIW Half Links are only suitable with single speed & IGH drivetrains .. old school 3/32" wide chains went out of favor when they wanted to pack in that 7th Cog.

I have a 3/32nd Half Link on my Brompton's chain.. I chose A Whipperman Full Bushing type Chain.

[pins stick up proud on their sides, and the bushing tube around the pin is a separate Piece, pressed in the inner links as the chain is assembled] .