Robert's already low enough, Tadashi's not going to take a cheap shot at his intelligence (no matter how accurate or deserved it might be). He's just not that kind of guy.

The idea that anyone could come across them at any time, including people who might recognize the older man for the wanted felon he actually is, never crosses Tadashi's mind, but he lets Robert have the space he needs to pull himself back together.

"We can work on it. Sometimes all a problem needs is a fresh perspective."

And you don't actually have to hit rock bottom before changing direction.