as soon as someone mentions ellsee in reference to "why occeus bad >:(" i immediately stop listening to them he literally loves his wife so fucking much the entire point is that he LOVES HER SO MUCH but doesn't always understand her needs because they have a communication barrier

he needs her to tell him directly because he does not understand social cues. but she has rsd and is afraid to tell him what exactly she needs. so he's left guessing and she's left unhappy. it's BECAUSE THEY HAVE A COMMUNICATION BARRIER.

he also doesnt feel withdrawal and is focused on his work because he is literally WORKED TO THE BONE BY HIS SUPERIORS