Even though we're given sympathetic scenes for him very early, he's so closed-off that it's difficult to engage with him personally at this stage. He really is such an isolated figure in his adulthood. The two years of working with MCS and co are this island in a before of exile and mistrust, and an after of splendid isolation, although at least he does end up with trusted allies and can see his mum whenever he wants.
Re: First square in the MCS passive-aggressive eating bingo?