Over the weeks the disruption he caused had quieted, and she had actually gotten a chance to find time to assess his character. His outer disposition seemed surly, but it was probably just the easiest way to discourage people who only saw his fame. He also didn't seem completely comfortable in his own body, not because he wasn't proud of who he was, but because he was always under scrutiny.
It was true that she herself was not famous, but she had had her fair share of scrutiny. There were a few things she regretted – not her own behavior, mostly, just the results. She didn't like it, but there were times when one was forced to walk through the world alone. She had endured the isolation of the opinions of others, and she wouldn't wish such discomfort on anyone that didn't deserve it.
He seemed to be surviving – resolutely pressing forward – but could she ever really be sure?