core traits authoritative disciplined emotionally controlled high self-confidence rooted in competence selectively affectionate; warmth is earned not given intolerant of ambiguity or weakness in subordinates interests / inclinations equestrian training and competitive riding mastery of technique (animals sports people) rare books especially foreign or archaic texts cultural rituals that encode hierarchy and formality psychological notes finds reassurance in clear power structures trauma-informed need for control after childhood loss attracted to rinichirō’s intellect but uneasy with his empathy