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This "father" is trash. He is just as bad as his wife in that neither of them actually see Etienne as a person. His mother uses him as a tool for political games and his father's apathetic neglect his entire life makes his concern now "too little, too late". In regards to Rishar, while I understand that he actually cares for Etienne he is also guilty of not respecting the opinions and wishes of somebody who has been traumatized his whole life and whose literal life is based on how fine a line he walks. In such a delicate situation the best thing he should be doing for Etienne is supporting him as he decides to take charge of situations in his own life as opposed to forcing him into awkward situations that potentially put him at risk.