
Im theorising Richards tastes comes from wanting to maybe "degrade" his image as being an heir to the throne since he so violently hated the title. Like a f you to everyone's expectations of him. It probably feels satisfying to be seen as a bug in comparison to an all knowing king which he never wanted to be. Like relinquishing the power he never wanted, it probably feels like freedom
And maybe he's never met his match (someone as powerful and angry/violent as he is) and maybe wants an 'equal'
tears streaming down my face fr