I’m really curious about what he did for 40-50 years and how he survived. I wonder if his autism like traits come from living alone for so long, becoming socially awkward and shaped by trauma. Did he eat alone every day, and what did he eat? Since the monsters don’t seem to kill him, did he end up exploring things on his own? Does he visit the underground where the monsters live often, which is why they recognize him and even seem to welcome him?
Did no one visit the town for all those years? I keep trying to imagine what his daily life was like. If there was water and electricity, he could have managed in a house, hiding alone each night. But where did he find food, maybe mushrooms? Did he spend his days drawing? And was he happy the first time he finally saw other people again?