[ See, Claire, it's not just you. But he doesn't enjoy Theon having other influences so close and present. Maximus had made missteps before by not keeping a watchful enough eye on those he thought to trust, and even with his kindness, they'd still turned on him. Claire is a variable that Maximus isn't sure how to factor in. ]
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[ See, Claire, it's not just you. But he doesn't enjoy Theon having other influences so close and present. Maximus had made missteps before by not keeping a watchful enough eye on those he thought to trust, and even with his kindness, they'd still turned on him. Claire is a variable that Maximus isn't sure how to factor in. ]