In my opinion It's all just part of his mask of sanity, he's obsessively engaged in anything that hides his inner.self, like his morning routine, all part of keeping the mask up. It's also a way to keep victims at ease while preparing in the case of Paul Allen.
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In my opinion It's all just part of his mask of sanity, he's obsessively engaged in anything that hides his inner.self, like his morning routine, all part of keeping the mask up. It's also a way to keep victims at ease while preparing in the case of Paul Allen.