LOL, too old and too cool sounds about right, because he does think that way sometimes, but he really isn't horrible as being a protective sort. he just gets caught up in his own business, which if not the company, is usually some stupid trouble he got himself into with relationships, etc. that sounds good! he kind of hit a bad spot at that point, ended up ditching nyc and ~totality at the time for sedona for a little while, and then headed back to boston. LOL, omg, neopets. what a blast from the past.