Magic generally leads to ruin. We've certainly seen that here and I'm sure you've seen your share of struggles with it, too. I don't think Personas are granted to people who are well-off.

[Not mentally, at least. He is almost positive they're all messed up. A rich person could get a Persona though. He has seen plenty of insane people with money.]

You don't have to talk about it with me, though. I do hope you know that? I mean it. I'm not a very good person... [A pause as he tilts his head, frowning.] ...well, in general, but especially for this. My views became warped a long time ago, so you really don't have to comfort me.