[He doesn't mind that Julien's aware of what he's doing: he's helping Julien get his thoughts in order.

He crouches down in front of Julien, down on his heels.]

I wouldn't blame you for mindless hedonism. In fact, three years ago, I would have thought that would be what you would do if you were told the world was about to end.

[His tone says he's pleased to find that he was wrong.]

You said you didn't want to die like this. How, if you could choose, would you die?