@Davide Didn't he state (unverified) that he expected to be a war counselar? If true and his parents did not care for his androgynous nature they sent him to school to keep him out of their hair for a while.
Maybe hone his wiley ways to their best use $$ afterwards!
Have always loved the ways of your writing style and abilities. @Laura S. Fox . If all the distinctly differed storylines are all yours or shared I do not know or really care. Your portrayal of each, does make them your work.
No, Ms or Mrs nothing accusing in there. Just admiration of your accomplishments!