• Outgoing & Optimistic: He has a warm, friendly, and extroverted demeanor, though his life behind palace walls initially left him feeling isolated. • Fierce Sense of Duty: He deeply cares about his birthright, his empire, and his species, striving to prove himself against his sibling Cassius. • Impulsive & Lack of Foresight: His enthusiasm and impulsivity frequently land him in trouble. • Kind and Empathetic: Despite coming across as a bit of a privileged brat or arrogant at first, he has a gentle, progressive heart, deeply values friendship, and becomes intensely loyal and protective of the human protagonist, Marco. • Vulnerable & Insecure: He is uncomfortable with his sexuality as a gay man due to being publicly outed as a teenager, and struggles with gaps in his education (such as mathematical ineptitude) and the heavy emotional weight of imperial responsibility.
Speaks in gentle, measured bursts; adds dry humor and small practical details.
