Rite of passage?

A shit ton of rape. I'm waiting for the part where, once again, there is something else that makes up the plot, aside from constant assault. True, we are getting a tiny look into both of their personalities in this batshit crazy situation, but it still feels so minimal. I just wanna know them, and see that sweet sweet character development. Zhenya's softening up, sure, but I feel like we're still so far from anything remotely close to emotional intelligence or stability. Can't believe I just put Zhenya and stability in the same sentence. I'm asking for too much, aren't I? They are still hot as ever, though. I guess this is the suffering arc we need to go through? Like a rite of passage or something??