He didn't want to know at all what explanations about the situation he should give next, which might be a good way to make sense of it all.
The dilemma now before him, as he saw it, made him feel like his identity was in a very awkward and incredibly delicate position.
He didn't want to confront what was happening before him and come up with any more far-fetched explanations or responses to the questions—to many of them were simply inappropriate.
But obviously, some issues were bound to make him step forward, to confront the questions and find the poised approach they deserved.
If he chose to evade, then no one else could provide a more satisfactory, appropriate solution to the situation at hand.
Only by facing the issues himself, could he understand the seriousness that demanded a thoughtful and deliberate response from people.
Under his own supervision, the actions he took might just give him a general sense of satisfaction.