[He does frown slightly at the first revelation. He's not necessarily optimistic himself but he does believe in not giving up and to always keep trying; essentially hoping that things can get better. Or at least that the truth can be found. But he also very much believes in the darker side, both that it exists and has to be acknowledged. The answer to Maul's question is a complicated one.]

Honestly? I'm still searching.

I was brought up to believe one way but that was a way full of many lies and harsher truths.

I've found and explored many religious and spiritual paths that are out there and none are... quite the perfect solution.

So you could say my beliefs are something like a puzzle that is sill missing some pieces and I've yet to completely put together.