
I mean he's bad at communicating, but so is Maxi. And you have to consider that all the while he thought Maxi was being "treated like a princess" in her family home. Thats why I understand that Riftan thinks she's bettee suited for living in luxury than being a warrior. Plus, he's already have a lot on his plate. Its different when your wife is suddenly there of course he would want to protect her.
What has happened? Its like the story is different from the lookism i know
ALOTTT more characters and stuff got introduced and more opportunities came