NOOO DON'T EAT THEM </3
If Lennox has a talent—or several—that he not only excels at but also actively works to improve, then Francis would definitely like him. Even more so if that talent happens to be musical.
For Francis, what sets someone apart from being “just a prodigy” to being truly exceptional is passion. A prodigy may be naturally gifted, but if they haven’t had to work for their skills, they often lack real interest in their craft. The same goes for people who do things simply because they have to—not because they care. Francis admires those who are genuinely passionate and dedicated, the ones who strive to get better no matter how skilled they already are.
Their dynamic would also depend on how they interact. If Lennox can handle Francis’s bluntness and deadpan remarks, they’re far more likely to get along. And if Lennox fires back with clever comebacks of his own, Francis would enjoy the exchange.
Compliments won’t get you far with Francis—especially about his playing. He hears plenty of them after competitions and recitals, so they tend to feel shallow. He knows when he didn’t play his best, and if someone tells him it was great anyway, he’ll likely tune out any future praise. The kind of feedback he values comes from people who can pinpoint exactly where he was too loud, too soft, or came in early. That’s why he takes praise from Gabriel seriously, as he has has perfect pitch and an excellent sense of rhythm and why he listens to Yujin’s critiques, since there’s a 9 out of 10 chance Yujin knows the piece just as well as he does.
As for Yusrif, Francis wouldn’t instantly dislike him—it depends on how far Yusrif takes his lies. If they’re just harmless white lies, Francis would be annoyed at most. But if Yusrif lies with malicious intent, then Francis would absolutely despise him.