[ Subaru weighs the notion, intially with only a quiet sound of acknowledgement in his throat. In his travels he has seen many things, though he could seldom linger. Being hunted had a way of hurrying one along, after all. ]

He must not be too popular, despite apparent successes.

[ Lack of faith in leadership could lead to disorganization and in-fighting, among other things. For just a moment, he wonders what would outweigh a recent victory. ]

Too much or too little devotion to a leader never seems to end well.

[ He sounds old in the moment, despite his appearance. ]