In Naughty Dog’s video game The Last of Us, a character gets a chance to atone for his overt bigotry — but in HBO’s adaptation, he puts forth a much greater effort.

Seth (portrayed by Robert John Burke) is a Jackson resident who hurls homophobic insults at Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) after they share a kiss during the New Year’s Eve celebration in town. His actions in the series are just as offensive as in the game; however, the aftermath highlights a significant distinction between the two portrayals.

In the game, the following morning, Maria (Rutina Wesley), Jackson’s leader, compels Seth to apologize to Ellie before she and Dina head out on patrol. In a further gesture, Seth offers them sandwiches for their journey — sandwiches that Ellie later mockingly labels as “bigot sandwiches,” ultimately giving them to Jesse (Young Mazino) instead.

Conversely, the HBO series broadens Seth’s effort to make amends. During a town meeting, he is among the first to support Ellie’s suggestion to dispatch a team after Joel’s (Pedro Pascal) murderers, even before she lays out her full argument. Later, as Ellie and Dina prepare to stealthily exit Jackson to find Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) and her group, Dina comments that she “knows a guy” who can provide them with weapons, medical gear, and ammunition.

That “guy” turns out to be Seth. When they meet at the edge of town, he exchanges Ellie’s handgun for a sniper rifle and assists them in sneaking past the patrols by keeping watch at a side gate.

Although Seth’s actions — supplying Ellie and Dina and aiding their escape — do not negate his previous homophobic conduct, they signify a far more substantial effort at redemption than a coerced apology and a couple of sandwiches.

The Last of Us Season 2 is now available for streaming on Max, with new episodes premiering Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.