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Michael initially refuses to cooperate, sitting in silence or making animal noises to waste time. However, Toby eventually tricks Michael into opening up by playing a therapy-based card game. Once Michael realizes he has been "tricked" into sharing childhood stories, he becomes irate and insults Toby.

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His resistance to counseling reveals his extreme need for acceptance and his fear of being seen as "unaccomplished" or a "loser," traits he often projects onto Toby . Michael initially refuses to cooperate