De hane like anyone who’s never had to worry about resistance is suddenly faced with it in spades. Does it know how to cope? Has it coped in the past? Does it have things it can do to a mind that it hasn’t shown?
Dehane has been around a very long time. I wonder if he/she remembers how to do some of the things that need to be done in order to survive. Loss of memories is a real hazard for the long lived. Imagine what it’s like for the extremely long lived – and don’t forget Dumuzi.
Another thought on the attitude – Dehane has been around a while and been pretty successful at what has been attempted. This may just be the look of arrogance/confidence coming back after the pain has subsided.
De hane like anyone who’s never had to worry about resistance is suddenly faced with it in spades. Does it know how to cope? Has it coped in the past? Does it have things it can do to a mind that it hasn’t shown?