Personality: Upon meeting Oxford you will often form one of two opinions: that he is either a wellspoken, sophisticated individual, or an arrogant, self-centred bastard. These would both be fairly accurate descriptions of him, as he likes to swing between the two of them at a rather active pace. Though "charming" may be his default setting upon meeting others, if he decides that you're not worth his attention or intellect, then his manner will change rather quickly. He doesn't like to beat around the bush, you see, and if he sees no potential benefit from your friendship or acquaintance, he won't seek it. This isn't because he has some telepathic advantage, more that he likes to think he's good at reading people. Whether he is or isn't is another matter entirely, and so far, in his humble opinion, he's yet to be proved wrong - probably because he really doesn't like to admit to his mistakes. He's an incredibly stubborn person, and it's very difficult to change his mind once it has been made up, be it on the subject of someone he has met or a crucial decision regarding a mission he might be undertaking. Part of this is arrogance, another is his preference to live life with conviction. Oh, and also Always Be Right. He really likes that too.
If you do happen to breach the barrier of friendship, you will find that Oxford genuinely treats his friends very well. He likes to spoil and be spoiled, though not necessarily as a result of his rather well-off background. He moulds himself around the preferences of others, because hell, if you'd rather have a two quid burger at some random local joint than some gourmet thing so small it'd nestle in the palm of your hand, he'll know to take you there if you're feeling worse for wear. Yes, he and his suit would feel rather out of place outside of a classy restaurant, but he can deal. His own rather more expensive and luxurious tastes are not universal, but that is one area that he usually will not judge, because they do not have to define you.
That said, Oxford is rather heavily defined by all that Armani and the occasional saunter through Harrods, but like I said - that doesn't mean it applies to others! Means and circumstances are different, and Oxford likes to think he is humane enough to understand that. He might share interests or Hugo Boss three pieces with another someone, but that doesn't necessarily mean they won't be a sonorous bore, does it? In Oxford's defence, while he might like to one-up others and show off just how much smarter he might be, he isn't a boring person. He thrives on the company of others, and once he has someone's friendship or attention, he will do everything he can to keep hold of it. To a certain extent, his personality is a little paradoxical; on one hand, he doesn't give a damn what the rest of the world thinks of him, but on the other, nothing stings as much as losing the respect of a friend, and that worries him a great deal more than some random twat on the street disliking him.
Those who venture even further beyond a casual friendship - his colleague Cambridge, to name one (perhaps the most significant) - will feel the full extent of Oxford's loyalty, something he considers an important quality for any person to have, tied with his belief in conviction. Even if he disagrees with differing views or opinions, he will begrudge some amount of respect for loyalty to these views. This also makes Oxford a rather protective man, and he will be sure to leap to the help of any friends if they require it.
If you do happen to breach the barrier of friendship, you will find that Oxford genuinely treats his friends very well. He likes to spoil and be spoiled, though not necessarily as a result of his rather well-off background. He moulds himself around the preferences of others, because hell, if you'd rather have a two quid burger at some random local joint than some gourmet thing so small it'd nestle in the palm of your hand, he'll know to take you there if you're feeling worse for wear. Yes, he and his suit would feel rather out of place outside of a classy restaurant, but he can deal. His own rather more expensive and luxurious tastes are not universal, but that is one area that he usually will not judge, because they do not have to define you.
That said, Oxford is rather heavily defined by all that Armani and the occasional saunter through Harrods, but like I said - that doesn't mean it applies to others! Means and circumstances are different, and Oxford likes to think he is humane enough to understand that. He might share interests or Hugo Boss three pieces with another someone, but that doesn't necessarily mean they won't be a sonorous bore, does it? In Oxford's defence, while he might like to one-up others and show off just how much smarter he might be, he isn't a boring person. He thrives on the company of others, and once he has someone's friendship or attention, he will do everything he can to keep hold of it. To a certain extent, his personality is a little paradoxical; on one hand, he doesn't give a damn what the rest of the world thinks of him, but on the other, nothing stings as much as losing the respect of a friend, and that worries him a great deal more than some random twat on the street disliking him.
Those who venture even further beyond a casual friendship - his colleague Cambridge, to name one (perhaps the most significant) - will feel the full extent of Oxford's loyalty, something he considers an important quality for any person to have, tied with his belief in conviction. Even if he disagrees with differing views or opinions, he will begrudge some amount of respect for loyalty to these views. This also makes Oxford a rather protective man, and he will be sure to leap to the help of any friends if they require it.
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