Wheatley is talkative and friendly at first, although his main motivation in befriending player seems to be obtaining help in escaping. He frequently second guesses his own decisions and is not especially assertive, always trying to persuade player to go along with his plans rather than demanding that they do anything. Despite his general indecisiveness, he shows initiative in seeking out player to act on his own escape plans. He is patient and, when his actions lead to unpleasant consequences.