Hmmm we'll see! The next chapter holds the answer to your question, mate. Or does it? Hmmm :)

I really wanted to make the character as gray as possible. While he may have come off as abrasive, DS is really the aggrieved party. I like how everyone's rooting for XJ, but she had faults as well. All in all, mission accomplished for me on the character end :D

Thanks for continually reading through this, my friend! I appreciate it :D