Oh, he knows it. It's the weakness of affection he can't stand. People of Ben's psych profile are emotionless shells. The Ben Kieran sees is the real Ben. Kieran has to fake it.
Kieran channels his King persona into Harrison's staid aisles with supreme ease. He elevates himself from a thug to a boss just like Mafia bosses of old, with an expensive suit.
Of course Jack would have a bad history. He's led a lonely life until he met Ryder and it's been a tumbling ride ever since. He is so helpless in everything. How did he ever function alone?