Okay the white haired guide guy is definitely one of those insufferable “can’t catch a hint” love rival types but I honestly think this series is setting him up to be a best friend character. I could totally be wrong, but that last chapter crossed the T’s on my “arrogant but not cruel” theory
HEAVY themes but that’s what makes a good story imo. Very GOT’s Lannisters had a baby with the beauty and the beast vibes going on here