Upon discovering Leo's friendship with Hera, the villagers warmly welcomed him, extending their hospitality with genuine enthusiasm. Leo's assistant seized the opportunity to discreetly create a moment for Leo and Hera to be alone, albeit with the intention of observing the interaction unfold through the livestream, so he slipped away and went home.
As soon as he caught wind of the Director's actions on the livestream, openly shipping Leo with Hera and even initiating a poll, he resolved to ensure his boss emerged victorious in the poll and became the most fervently shipped with Hera.
However, Xavier's dedicated fandom proved to be a formidable force. While they typically disapproved of other female celebrities seeking attention or attempting to seduce their idol, they were not about to let anyone come between Xavier and his desired love interest without putting up a fight.