[Should he have been worried about mace before??? This isn't helping either. He pulls the mirror back toward himself, but he keeps it face-down on his leg.]

No, not the gods.

[He runs a hand through his hair. This sucks.]

I'm not saying these mirrors are a good thing. You probably don't need a reminder not to turn out like your dad did. But for some of us... it's not unwarranted.