No, that does not require a "small" amount of force. Steel is tough.
"Don't leave her alone to find me!"
I'm pretty sure this is a good exception for prioritizing someone else other than your significant other (or child).
Sure, he's a little similar. Also obsessed with "normal." But that's where the similarities end.
Overall, I like that his strategy was ultimately about calling the police and stalling until then, rather than saving her on his own.
Aight, managed to catch up by reading the MTLs posted before. =/
Likewise, although it took a bit longer. There were several series that dumped a lot of chapters.