I understand exactly what you're saying, but from Ciel's arrival point (in canon), he has been thrown into not just one new world - but two. If you recall the Circus Arc, he wasn't very polite to anyone - though he did go through the motions (thus why he is doing his work without much bitching). Yet he is still very cautious about letting people get close to him. His defensive outside is his way of keeping his own world alive in some small way.
When he meets someone new, he does not - and will not - trust them right off the bat or listen to what they have to say. The reason why he warmed to Rapunzel is because she has actively sought him out several times. She even welcomed him with a water bottle when he first arrived. Therefore he is reluctantly opening up to her a little bit.
As for your OC, he hasn't talked with her enough to get really in-depth. Yes, he was pleasantly surprised that the monarchy continues in the future, but so what? The monarchy has been around for centuries. In his mind, he would expect nothing less.
I hope to soften him the more he communicates with others. But, thus far, he has been put into a lot of embarrassing positions (with his jobs) and he just isn't happy with his position on the ship. As that changes, he will be more welcoming to those who want to know more about him.
I appreciate your crit and I hope you understand my thinking process with him. There are certain characters that I can see him softening towards - mostly the young females like Rapunzel, Namine and Lien: but he needs time. He doesn't do well with a complete change in environment/circumstances.
Ah, yes that makes complete sense! I think I understand your interpretation better now. It also helps that I know what direction you seem to be steering him in. I look forward to tagging him more then! :)
When he meets someone new, he does not - and will not - trust them right off the bat or listen to what they have to say. The reason why he warmed to Rapunzel is because she has actively sought him out several times. She even welcomed him with a water bottle when he first arrived. Therefore he is reluctantly opening up to her a little bit.
As for your OC, he hasn't talked with her enough to get really in-depth. Yes, he was pleasantly surprised that the monarchy continues in the future, but so what? The monarchy has been around for centuries. In his mind, he would expect nothing less.
I hope to soften him the more he communicates with others. But, thus far, he has been put into a lot of embarrassing positions (with his jobs) and he just isn't happy with his position on the ship. As that changes, he will be more welcoming to those who want to know more about him.
I appreciate your crit and I hope you understand my thinking process with him. There are certain characters that I can see him softening towards - mostly the young females like Rapunzel, Namine and Lien: but he needs time. He doesn't do well with a complete change in environment/circumstances.
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