Optimistic with a heavy dose of realism. I think a lot of his observation of Aknamkanon's manner of ruling his people and interaction with Atem lent a great deal to his belief that PEOPLE ARE GOOD PEOPLE BUT PEOPLE IN THE COURT ARE ALSO SHIT SO BE CAUTIOUS BUT DON'T LET THAT QUASH YOUR FAITH IN HUMANITY WHATEVER FUCK YOUR FUCKING TIME LIMIT FUCK YOU I WAS SCROLLING WIKIS