How Does Connor Create Fear Of Being Unwound?

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Maybe it was his shooting temper, or the many school-fights he got himself into, or the stronger by day passion for the army. Either way it was a total “bad guy” look on Roland from Unwind that nobody liked. He came across as a person you don't want to be around, he was the “top dog” of everyone and that wouldn't have a close chance of changing anytime soon. He is not a killer, but he is a fighter and will put everyone in their place. The scratches on his face are a bit intimidating but not so much with his tiger shark tattoo that Connor says “looks like a dolphin”. Past Rolands “fearless tough guy” side of him, he is incredibly fearful of being unwound. Roland is the worst character because of his awful attitude, attempt to rape another character, and attempts to kill another character as well.
In his journey to be unwound, his mother was to blame. Rolad beat up his step father for beating up his mother and then his mother took his step father's side. Even though he desperately
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They meet in the basement of Sonia’s safe house which was an antique shop in the basement. Within a short time Connor and Roland already become enemies from Connor not liking his attitude from the start. When they move to a new location around Christmas time Roland pulls something that makes people speechless. As Risa went to the bathroom Roland followed in behind her and attempts to rape her. As soon as Conner walked into the bathroom he just washes his hands, then Roland makes the smart choice by leaving. Risa was upset and furious when Connor didn’t try to stop him. Then Connor reminded her maybe if he shows Roland that he doesn’t care about her, he will leave her alone. Connor and Risa both hoped this would make him leave Risa alone. This choice that Roland made was unbelievable and he did it to get revenge on Conor by Risa. The fact that he tried to rape Risa is beyond the scope of

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