[What would she think if she knew he'd grown into these traits? That his life had fallen out such that it had made him into this?]

Eh, maybe. I'm not saying I'd complain. I can't pretend I don't miss having things like money and power, even if that doesn't exactly reflect the best on me. [Shrug! Knowing your own weaknesses is important! Admitting to them is important! Even if it's embarrassing!]