A new arrival to Prospect, Austin landed in the city ostensibly to attend UC-Prospect in the Fall 2019 semester as a Freshman. That would require him to pick a Major though, and he's just not ready for that kind of commitment just yet.
Austin is one of the Awakened. This is not advertised to the world at large, of course, but it is still a part of who he is.
Traditions
Austin stands with the Council of Nine. Well, in so much as that he doesn't actively stand against the Council. It is what it is.
Cult Of Ecstasy
He might not dress like your typical Ecstatic, but he walks that path none the less.
University Student???
He's telling himself that he wants to attend UC-Prospect, so he'll probably be seen on campus getting the lay of the land and trying to make that decision.
New Money
Austin hails from Connecticut, son of a Wall St. financial genius, and would have been noted in the richer social circles from CT to NYC.
Old Legacy
Austin's father is a member of the Order of Hermes, and the latest in a long line of Magi who have served that Tradition. Austin couldn't deal with their regimented ways, and disappointed his father.
Drug Habit
And like your typical Ecstatic, Austin has certain tastes. And the money to get them.