The truth is disappointing, which I'm starting to think is the whole point of this place. [And he's normally all for that. That grim expression says he hears what Ren is not saying and has more than enough to add to it. His religious views, his sense of moral ethics- they're all tied into this idea that the truth is undeserving of anything, so naturally a place where you're meant to spurn the truth should be paradise.

But it's not. Because he's immune to the effects. Because he feels like he's the only one telling the truth, and gods is it vicious and it's turned inwards like everything is meant to mock him personally. This is what you want everything to be, why aren't you happy with it?

His walk towards the center of town lacks his usual jaunty skip and he keeps shooting looks at every Thesan he recognizes going about their business as if they belong, even if they're people he's only seen in passing.] I hate this, because I really think I should be enjoying it.