Of course there were adversaries. Of course there were obstacles. In all of those theater years, of course there were folks who honestly thought their job was creating friction for others.
Dave didn't get the memo until, like, just now. He is capable with arranging words, but only just getting started at getting those words to actually do anything. He is motivated by a disrespect for authority, and towards finally doing what's right. He's good with people, but that's a learned skill- his natural inclination is to be far, far away. He's a Leo.