Imo, this is the most telling/concerning line of the explorers
As we’ve seen, the environment of Explorers is incredibly toxic. 3/4 of the other admins have each insulted or taken shots at Amethio somehow. And it looks like this is nothing new, it’s horrible how Conia’s reaction to him being in a room alone with them is ‘oh god i hope he’s okay’. Amethio is a minor, he’s in a room full of people who seem to all be much older than him and ,in complete contrast to Liko’s situation, they all belittle him and insult him for every little mistake. It’s really upsetting how the only two people who have any sort of concern for him are his underlings- but Conia and Zir are absolutely powerless to really do anything about this. As much as they care about him, I don’t think Amethio would even be able to allow himself to be proper vulnerable around them. He’s already having to constantly prove himself, so how could he do something as unprofessional as spilling his worries to his underlings? It seems the only one he’s comfortable being open with is Ceruledge, but once again there is very little it can do to help him.
Then there’s Hamber. I’ve seen a few people give him the benefit of the doubt, especially because of episode 34 where it looks like he’s taken a shine to Amethio. But don’t let his fake concern fool you.
All i see here is basic professionalism, like he’s reading what he has to say off a script. He doesn’t actually mean what he’s saying: we’ve seen how high the Explorers expectations are, I mean just look at how much Amethio is overexerting himself in the second op, surprise surprise Hamber is sitting back and merely watching despite his earlier comment of not straining yourself. Not to mention, the moment things start going well for Amethio, Hamber immediately undermines his agency by going with Sango and Onyx to sort things out personally. Like no wonder Amethio seems to be triggered by not being taken seriously when this is how his (employers? guardians? idk) treat him!
He’s also got soooo many red flags! The biggest being when Sango half-heartedly refuses orders, to which he responds:
Literally physically intimidating her! And her reaction raises even more red flags, despite her happy demeanour the way she instantly complies is very telling that this isn’t the first time Hamber’s resorted to such threats… and this is the same environment a 16ish old is being raised in!
Maybe it’s just the amount of pressure he was putting on himself, but look how stressed and low-key terrified Amethio looks when fighting Hamber!!
And even if we want to make the case that maybe Amethio is this special exception for Hamber and that he’s got a soft spot for him… he is ultimately still complicit in grooming Amethio into this shady organisation. Episode 34 even reveals that Hamber was the one who trained Amethio, which also fuels the idea that he might have been some random child they find and realised how easily they could manipulate him into becoming the perfect loyal admin. Well i personally subscribe to the Amethio is an orphan theory rather than Gibeons son, especially considering that comment about Gibeon ‘awakening’, Idk if Gibeon is even properly alive.
Btw if you’re interested in further exploration in what I’ve discussed in this post allow me to shamelessly plug my fic that finished recently. It delves into the shadiness of Explorers and how really fucked up Amethio’s situation is! https://archiveofourown.org/works/52757629
It’s kinda weird how we’ve gone from ‘haha look at team Rocket blast off again aren’t they so wacky?’ to literal child grooming. I’m all for the serious themes tho.
Tldr: Hamber deserves to be pushed down a flight of stairs, Amethio needs so much therapy.
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okay once they are together teacher girlie INSITS on doing a hair washing day with matty.
at the start, he's like, "Babe. my hair is fine, do I need to do all these steps." And of course, you just say,"but don't you want me to massage your head and play with your hair?" he pauses and is weighing up the options when you lean in and whisper,"and you get to shower with me. Sounds like fun, no?"
matty is now throughly convinced, so after a shower (and possible other shower activities...) he lets you do whatever you want to his hair. at first, he's apprehensive, pulling away and asking what you're doing at each step.
but eventually, your hands sliding through his curls and massaging his head just feels too good for him to care. and all the products smell so good, matty gets to watch you in the mirror as you focus and stick your tongue out slightly as you work.
you finish with a flourish and massive grin, and matty is IMPRESSED. his curls have never looked so bouncy and shiny, and they smell amazing. he pulls you into his lap and presses kisses all over your face as you giggle and squirm.
"they look amazing, my darling, thank you. you're gonna have to teach me how to do this, you know." and you give him a grumpy look.
he laughs at your pout and says, "Is that not what you do all day?? I'm a better student than a 6 year old. I swear, " You shoot matty a look that says 'really.' and he has to stifle his laughter before he can continue, "cmon baby, you've gotta teach me. Otherwise, how am I gonna do these curls on tour, hmm?"
you relent and fiddle with them as you speak. "Yeah... I wish I could just come with and do it for you, " and you quickly freeze and freak the fuck out that you just said that. Cursing your brain for not thinking before it just blurts things out.
you and matty were reasonably new at that point, far too new to be bringing up such a big commitment. so you stutter and try and back track.
"Not that - I mean, I don't wanna do that - well, I do, but it's way too soon to bring it up. I'm so sorry. I just got excited, and" before you start becoming out of breath from rambling matty shuts you up in your favourite way. you always joked you wanted the cheesy rom-com moment where they get shut up with a kiss, and matty was happy to oblige.
"Baby. stop freaking out. you should know I want nothing more than you coming on tour with me, " you pull back with wide eyes, shocked that he didn't just let you down lightly. "Really?"
"Sweetheart. if you could've heard me this week whining to George about how much I'm gonna miss you and how I wish you would come, you'd know I'm telling the truth. I just was too much of a pussy to ask you, as George has been telling me repeatedly" he laughs and presses more kisses to your pouted lips.
After you both pull back, you can't stop your hands from making their way back into his newly styled curls, and matty doesn't mind one bit. he's practically purring like a cat as you twist his ringlets around your finger.
(inspired by this new pic where his curls are looking scrumptious)
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OMG THIS SNIPPET IS EVERYTHING ILY!!!
afjfhg Danny bullying Dick about the mold is my favourite thing in the World.
get his ass <3
Hello, Anon. I have more treats. A continuation because Danny mercilessly bullying Dick is the best thing I've ever written. This boy will never let Dick live Mold Man down. Moldgate? Moldageddon?
Anyways, this is directly after the last snippet. Same scene.
"The Ghost of uncleaned apartments past is coming back to haunt you." Jason said matter of factly, losing the battle to keep his laughter inside when Dick's face transformed into one of the deepest betrayal. Danny was holding onto his act with his fingernails, but Jason could feel the thick amusement clouding the air, feeding his own raucous laughter as he struggled to get in a breath, eventually failing at that and delving into silent laughter.
"But if you're really set on using mold as your method of world domination, I suppose we can help you. We can work something out in the lab instead of you using your living room as an illegal bio-lab. It is only isn't safe for you to keep your experiments so close to your food. Trust me, you do not want animated food attacking you first thing in the morning." Danny continued speaking, voice rising to be heard over Jason, who had collapsed half off the couch, head buried in the cushions to try to contain himself.
"Am I still dreaming? This has to be a dream, right?" Dick was asking the air now, and Jason tried to raise his head, only to catch Danny's eyes and fall back into a fit of uncontrollable laughter.
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Build A Lesbian (poll 17)
(Note: if you've got name ideas for either feel free to drop them! I'm collecting them here until we're ready to vote on them)
A very narrow win for lavender eyes! I'm on the go with friends and thus can offer only a small, unrelated doodle of the two.
It's the same final appearance question as last time! Our rose femme needs a small, distinctive detail.
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