He’s scary. It’s not just the ego—it’s the total self-centered survival instinct. In the midst of catastrophe, his focus is entirely on his own comfort and safety, not the people depending on him, the consequences, or even reality. The apocalyptic setting makes it stark: the world is literally falling apart, and he’s completely absorbed in his personal bunker fantasy.
It’s the ultimate “bubble” mentality—he can see nothing outside of what affects him. That’s why he’s dangerous: he doesn’t weigh risk or responsibility, only personal preservation and optics. Everyone else is just background noise, collateral damage, or inconvenience.
