Iām cursed with the knowledge that the hermit was very deeply adamant about not having kids. How he doesnāt want to have the responsibility for a child that he feels like he will pass down his trauma onto, therefore he wasnāt so pleased with the idea of becoming a father. Why he had his divorce because of (what I assume) many things but mainly because he just was so RELIEVED that his wife had a miscarriage. He was so desperate to not have kids because he didnāt want to repeat his cycle. He didnāt want to harm a child with his trauma.
But he also accepts the responsibility of taking care of the neighborās daughter. He accepts that if something happened to his friend that he would take care of his child for him. Although itās mostly the playerās choice if they want to be a decent person or not, he still CAN say yes. He still CAN let her in. And he also at least TRIES to bring her some comfort. He didnāt have to, but he calls the daughterās friend for her, and after realizing those disgusting parents killed their own kid heās left stunned. HE can understand that is something despicable.
He may have not wanted kids but granted the choice of bringing one safety, he will. Heās humane. He doesnāt want them but he still feels that empathy for them. Idk if this is just me talking but I think this just shows he isnāt completely heartless. He can be a dick but he still has that heart inside him. Even if he never wanted kids, heāll still take care of the neighborās daughter, he made a promise.
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