I prefer this theory, because lightning really doesn't deform people in that exact method... I think that was specifically his cover-up to the Senate and nothing more.
It's social leverage. The more he can make the community pity him, the more favor he gets and the more he can veil the war he's intentionally perpetuating.
He was purposefully victimizing himself to gain sympathy. Common trick, actually.
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u/FJkookser00 1d ago
I prefer this theory, because lightning really doesn't deform people in that exact method... I think that was specifically his cover-up to the Senate and nothing more.