#and then that goes into his whole self hatred yada yada different post

[guttersniper]

mutt is one very angry young boy, and can absolutely be mean and ruthless, even cruel and vindictive. he can be such a dick. it’s as natural to him as his compulsion to be helpful and empathetic, and to make friends with anyone wherever he goes. it comes to him as quickly and easily -- if not quicker, depending on the situation and what his instincts tell him. he’s prone to violence and aggression when he’s angry, upset, hurt, or frustrated. he’s truly just as likely to snap at someone (both verbally and physically) as he is to give a hand. 

#look he’s a very damaged kid #coping with a tremendous amount of stress and trauma and grief #with some serious identity issues he grappes with every single day #he’s not going to be a Paragon Of Respectability And Politeness #not promoted by anything im just thinking #i know i stress the absolute significance that is his fierce empathy and compassion #which i will continue to do any chance i get #but also remember he IS traumatized and he WILL not always respond in the quote correct way end quote #of course. he will beat himself up once he recognizes he’s being a rotten shithead to someone undeserving #or yknow god forbid a loved one because shit happens #and then that goes into his whole self hatred yada yada different post #and none of this! makes him undeserving of love and understanding! none of it! #hc.