Despite his familial disappointments, Al frequently displays begrudging devotion to his wife and children. His pluck and tenacity won him a begrudging respect from even those he opposed. Mistress Weatherwax accompanies her although Tiffany is begrudging. Amal and Hezbollah have remained begrudging allies ever since. However, as the season progresses, the two grow closer, eventually forming a begrudging friendship. Nonetheless, even as an independent state a sort of begrudging sinicization occurred.