That seems contrary to the point of all this. Or do I misunderstand?

[His tone, and expression, would imply he doesn't think he does. He is pretty sure he is not misunderstanding this! He skims the room, with a casual shrug of his own; maybe he actually does want something to eat.]

Are you a human? Were you always a human? What could you accomplish against this looming threat if you were not hindered by being "frozen"?