HaWho, isn't it strange that while this description sounds quite sad, at the same time it seems to be part of the necessary progress for him so hopefully it is ultimately a good thing.
Selfishly I'm wondering if you are still seeing paranoia? I am still seeing this, as well as the continued quest to "find empathy." I can't figure out if it is legitimate questioning of where he is in life and how he got there, or just further manipulation because I challenged his stoic beliefs as ridiculous.
