I call Max my dumb little himbo but he's actually not THAT dumb; he's just very socially stunted. He won't be winning any high-level math or science competitions (and he can't learn a second language to save his life) but he is at least average maybe slightly above average intelligence. He has a lot of specialized knowledge but he's also a quick study when it's something he cares enough about. More street smart than book smart for sure, unless the book is about baking. His problem right now is that he entirely lacks confidence in himself.