He might have no soul, but a lifetime of being an overseer had given him habits that replaced the need for what had been a pretty slim soul to begin with.
Most of his habits involved his choice of clothing and meal times.
mnli hypothesis: Most of his habits involved his choice of clothing and meal times. premise: He might have no soul, but a lifetime of being an overseer had given him habits that replaced the need for what had been a pretty slim soul to begin with.