That first description you gave, I think you... I think you described someone I know quite well. Quite well :/ Though, she doesn't always get her way like Anna does. If anything, her youthful appearance does more harm than good professionally.

I remember the Austin quote, but not the longer one. Apologies, but my memory isn't quite as good as it was years ago. Perhaps "catalyst" was the wrong word. Maybe "narrative tool" is better suited?

At this point, I think the only way to redeem Michael for me is a heroic death haha! Preferably saving a male like Jared or Tyros instead of Anna or Jess. Like I said before, maybe it's just a clash of personalities. I have never mixed well with those holier-than-thou Alpha or Beta types.