He could be, depending on how you look at it. But he's never been violent toward me, really. And... [ She pauses, seems to think about her wording here, and then - ] And without him I would still be in that gilded cage called Romdeau Dome.

They are, from what I've witnessed. Ergo Proxy... also has a human side.

I don't know the true specifics, really, other than another Proxy by the name of Monad - [ Here she makes an unconscious motion to put a pale hand to her chest, as if naming herself Monad. ] - gave up a lot to free him of.. a guilty conscience and memories to split off another persona that is human and much more gentle.

- - If anything Vincent's near on too sensitive at times.