i figured it out, finally. he teaches middle school, wants out. he enjoys the act of teaching but has some fundamental issues with the educational system as a whole. the school isn't in the best district either. he's trying to claw out but guilt keeps him in. he probably wants to make art, and enjoys captivating an audience with storytelling. teaching fulfills that need somewhat. there might be a potential future for him in illustration, in graphic novels, performance art, something? i might have to see how he develops. what about her? what does she do?