The question of how identity is formed is highlighted on this page. “I’m not an assassin,” S. says. “Time and circumstances changed us, and it is pointless to ask why. You are –“ Abdim is interrupted.
“We are sums of our experiences? Or do some of them change us in fundamental ways?”
Both Jen and Eric have extreme experiences that change them fundamentally; for Eric, the death of his Uncle Zeke, and for Jen, her disappearance. Since S. has no memory of his experience, it is impossible for him to have a solid identity.

Meanwhile, in the margins, Jen and Eric are flirting.
“You never wondered what I looked like? You are so lying.”
“Ok. Maybe I thought you’d have red hair. Didn’t expect those eyes. How could anyone?”