being a merc for hire seems like the most likely option, mayhaps, since it doesn't give him any emotional attachment to it besides like. generalised nationalism?
i like this one more and more. he literally only has defensive skills bc he's like the second son and they need someone to take care of that aspect. keep people from stealing their shit
which would be fucking awesome, esp if she keeps her human form bc L B R she is always going to lose a lot of strength when she switches out of her Gem form unless there's some augmentation involved
/accidentally projects onto plot roles