I would love Max to stay with the group, but I don't want to force him on you all!
Rufus, is max meant to be a good student and just scared of his dad and a bit naieve? I want him to become a successful law clerk or something.
Yes, he's very clever, and is brave and generous despite his horrible childhood with his abusive father (his mother died when he was very young, and his sister is as horrible as his father). He desperately wants people to like him, so will put up with almost any amount of bad treatment.
his technique is a bit different though....learning by suffering.
Well, there has certainly been a lot of suffering so far.