I finally understand why I just can't get behind Leo and Patience as a ship. They don't love each other for who they are, but just for surface level details. Leo doesn't love Patience as a person, he loves her image as his perfect mother. Patience doesn't desire Leonardo, she desires his surface level beauty and the attractive image he hides behind.
That's a very good point. It's why they can never reach a consensus or truly understand each other--all they see and want is just on the surface.








