U: it’s not that bad after all, look at how far you’ve got, is this all there is to it?
R: stuck, cognitive dissonance, refusal

Liar is older here. he is sitting on his own mask, he probably didn’t throw it away but is using it less and less. he has buried his alcohol addiction, and he’s enjoying a cup of coffee - or tea. he is wearing an acorn cap, bringing back memories from his innocent childhood (see SIX OF CUPS)