I can understand the concern. That’s not something that has bothered me personally. I like the depth of the character. I find there is a mixture of being funny, sensitive, assertive (with a “back off” vibe too), that makes it appealing. He’s rebuilding himself, as to be his own person. That’s a dynamic I enjoy going with, see how it goes. There are really sweet moments, like a certain conversation in act 2. Even just going with the friendship route at that point is something I find really nice and rewarding. I think there is enough to satisfy different expectations once it branches out. As for the performative thing, well I think it makes sense with his background and history, I guess one might loose touch with simple things in such circumstances.
