I think your close OP...but it is also a projection...he's feeling weak on some level and now feels it necessary to project strength, which does tie to your translation in some way I'm sure.

BTW...

Have you ever read about how Mark values his personal safety? He has fortified Panic Rooms tucked away in just about every FB Office and building that he might go to on a regular enough basis to require it. But prefers to hide behind the walls of his Hawaiian citadel as much as possible. It's almost as if he expected folks might come looking for him someday.

I think your close OP...but it is also a projection...he's feeling weak on some level and now feels it necessary to project strength, which does tie to your translation in some way I'm sure.

BTW...

Have you ever read about how Mark values his personal safety? He has fortified Panic Rooms tucked away in just about every FB Office and building that he might go to on a regular enough basis to require it. But prefers to hide behind the walls of his Hawaiian citadel as much as possible. It's almost as if he expected folks might looking for him someday.