Hey maestrojay,
Where you thinking along these lines … ?
1..........2......thoughts.
3..........4......words.....
5..........6......deeds.....
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con....subcon.............. (somewhat conscious and subconscious)
1 What are Xs thoughts on a broader level about getting to know Z?
2 What are Xs thoughts on a deeper or hidden level about getting to know Z?
3 What are Xs words on a broader level about getting to know Z? What are his words about getting to know Z in general? What is obvious in Xs words?
4 What are Xs words on a deeper or hidden level about getting to know Z? What is hidden in his words about getting to know Z?
5 What are Xs deeds on a broader level about getting to know Z? What is obvious in his deeds about getting to know Z? Was does X do in general about Z?
6 What are Xs deeds on a deeper level about getting to know Z? What is hidden in his deeds about getting to know Z?
This way you could also see if there are any contradictions between what is done consciously and subconsciously.
Astraea Aurora