I’d start with the reason he doesn’t ask questions, not with “time to adapt”. For some reason he trained to sit in his cave and solve a puzzle based on uncertai

I’d start with the reason he doesn’t ask questions, not with “time to adapt”. For some reason he trained to sit in his cave and solve a puzzle based on uncertainties provided. This can be a sign that previous problem staters were incompetent and non-communicable. I can see what it might do in 7 years. “Did what followed from your stupid requirements, now figure out yourself” mode.