To explain why it's quiet/muting himself alot ( except for Them ):

It feels intimidated (in a good, euphoric way) because he's having one of those moments where he's feeling more like itself. I hope I'm making sense.

He's feeling like it's true self (a small imp) and so he's gonna act like an imp.

A... small and timid-acting imp?? I guess?

But hopefully this makes sense. It wants to act the same way he did with his Father, but he's scared?? So???

But... yeah. Hopefully you understand, dad.

- Max