Just to confirm exactly what Steve suspects, "He's operating on at least three levels of bullshit at any given time. Yes, it's exhausting, and no, it never stops."

That's probably as detailed as he can get - actually, he's going to prod at some boundaries now that the paradigm has shifted.

"Deceit and Trickery are two different domains. Not that he doesn't lie outright, obviously, but it's not really what he prefers. He's...he understands people, more than anyone I've ever met. Insight without compassion."