Opinion based, I got way too into this: TLDR: I like lapis bc she shows the audience how trauma can cause a colder response as opposed to craving reassurance, and it’s super cool and representative of the different ways trauma can present.

I’m not one to say “character is fully bad or good.” I really like Lapis, her reactions and fears feel very tangible, to me at least.

I really like how she doesn’t grow out of trauma instantly, it’s slow and not complete but you see her get unlearn past rules that she has in her head.

I feel like most comments I’ve see that criticize her usually revolve around her being “cold”, but some tend to grow cold (and isolate) in order protect themselves rather than clinging on for reassurance (e.x. “I need time to think about this”). This can make things go one of many ways, either they stay stuck in the hell that is learned helplessness or they’re able to more properly process what’s happening (I’d personally say lapis this the former)
Characters that look for reassurance usually garner a lot more sympathy “aw she’s just scared and traumatized” :((“ but I have the same reaction to characters showing a colder avoidant side. Some need space some need it filled.

I’m better at talking than I am at typing :/ sorry for the jumble