[ haha babygirl please don't psychoanalyze him in the bathtub... ]

Illusion of safety? [ he repeats the phrase, vaguely incredulous. ] ... I have to admit, I don't see your angle. I'd think somebody who wants a safe bet would go for somebody who'd definitely reciprocate. Elaborate?

[ the worst part is that he really genuinely doesn't, he is audibly confused. ignorance is bliss, so kaiser enjoys not knowing himself! kaiser knows... the version of himself he tries to brainwash himself into... is that not good enough for self-awareness?! ]