The best word to explain Maxim's past and current situation is "perplexing". His demeanor is really calm, it's almost unnerving how calm he is. There's always this intense, uncomfortable atmosphere that he brings to a room. He's been known to use people and being manipulative. He always seems peculiar, provocative, disinterested, aloof and occasionally alluring/flirtatious. You do not want to get on his bad side, if you thought his normal intense presence was bad well you've got another thing coming when he's actually angry.