Also, that's actually the judge from when she was little.

… why his reaction in the bottom speaks to me on a spiritual level.

I see someone struggling, I have the skill, I have the proper tools, I have the will to do it for free, but no, "thanks but no thanks, I'll get by" while they struggle, get hurt and partially damage whatever they're interacting with, but hey, at least you can brag you had it your way.