A Painter on the Run from his Abusive Parents. is depressed, lacking confidence and has low self esteem due to the abuse and belittling he endured from his parents over the years. Since meeting Pico and becoming his date, he has started to gain more confidence and become more happy. Despite this, he still retain the fear of both of his parents, as he hallucinates a smoke-like demon version of his father that manifests itself from the abuse he had face.