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His father’s escape from fascist Europe—living through Germany’s rise of Nazism, fleeing Spain during its civil war, and eventually finding safety in the United States—imparted lessons about survival amidst chaos. Sebastian’s mother’s Midwestern roots and familial history, riddled with stories of Indian raids in the 18th century, further cemented his fascination with conflict, survival, and what it means to prove one's worth.