Would he be thinking of Dan is it weren't for his injury and the state he's in? If he were healthy and still the champion would he even think about him? I think sure once in a while maybe, because Dan is the sweetest thing, but not enough to act on it. I like this type of arc, I think it kinda gets you thinking. Hope his shoulder rots tho:)
I just KNOW Dan s gonna fold so quickly (at least sooner than I would like) bc he's just so sweet and gentle. Id love to see him putting himself first and just not care about Spirit the injured horse at all. I wish he could see himself the way we all do:( oh lord im going insane this is a fictional character ffs