I'm aware. Both roles have their uses, it merely depends on the time and place. However, it's more ideal to keep it ambiguous as to which is the truth, so that they cannot treat me as that mad man nor can they treat me like a helpless child.

[Speaking of which,]

These ones had seen me as the latter. Wanted me to be their lackey due to my age. I imagine there are plenty of others in this reformation group that might try the same. Or see me as some evil apprentice they can mold in their image. If that assumption hinders me, I can always go back to the God of Evil thing.