
i saw Rutger's (1.0) affection toward Leoni as some kind of a "trauma bonding" tho it's just on his side since in a way he saw himself in her as both of them were being abused, i still see it as green flag because he never force himself to Leoni and even tho it started as trauma bonding, i can still say it does develop into love.
Rutger (2.0)'s affection toward Leoni seems to be a love at first sight and then continuously fueled by admiration since MC has been girl bossing the enemies, not to mention she got him out of the palace and he experience being surrounded by good people.

I’m only referring to 1.0 the young one is too confusing for be lol.
I don’t see like that I guess. It feel like he saw her as a savior and then grew on that. Precious treasure vibes, even he realizes that he didn’t treat her like a person but a trophy.
He has all these dreams for them but never actually spoke to her because of his fears.
I like that he understands that I guess but I don’t know if he secretly just wants to hide her away.
I get what your saying but I guess he creeps me out lol
He kinda fell in love all on his own and pined for years but he also really wants her happy. He just a mess? But so is she? Idk man it’s weird but I hope they finally talk cause good gosh