Jude had just been released from juvie, and he couldn't care less about what anyone had to say or think about him. His personality was a complex blend of defiance, resilience, and a touch of recklessness. Having spent a significant portion of his teenage years behind bars, he had developed a hardened exterior that shielded him from the judgment and opinions of others. He had experienced a turbulent childhood, marked by neglect and abandonment. He had learned to fend for himself.