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Loyalty vs. Moral Issues? Link Discussion
This may be a bit early but I was wondering about Link's character in recent chapters and how he feels about helping in creating these hybrids? That and I want to talk/read about Link (gives him fresh baked cookies).
Now Link, while a dedicated and strict worker, does have his own gumption and I believe he is a good person at heart.
He was willing to not only break the rules of Allen using the Ark during the Level 4 attack on HQ so that Allen and Bookman could save everyone on the other side, but he was the one who came up with the idea and was willing to take all responsibility for any punishment that came with it. He even saved Timothy at the risk of his own life more then once. Link also has a very strong sense of honor and duty to what is right. He was angry about Brokers and how they could sell out humanity/Church or whatever for money and he refused to wake up Lenalee even though it mean't she was getting in his way of work and having him sleep outside in the cold. Quite the gentlemen surprsingly, you would think he wouldn't care enough about formalities when it came to duty by how much he is about protocol.
I think Link has also developed a understanding of Allen. From little moments such as thinking about Allen not knowing himself to being one of the few people Allen actually confides in about deeper things. Link actually seems to worry about Allen beyond his job. Even though at a earlier time he broke the rules for the Ark use, a later time when during the Thief G arc with all of them including women and children in danger from a Level 4 he actually refused because it was against protocol and would worsen Allen's position more.
Now either Link lost some of that gumption from ealier, or I'm sensing some worry for his charge's wellbeing. X'p
They actually seem to have a genuine bond almost with Allen alternating between being more respectful and open to Link then he is to most people (he's the first person shown that Allen conversed casually about Mana to) to showing a certain amount playful ness. Allen also has shown quite the amount of concern enough to leave his back wide open for attack when he thinks something bad has happened to Link.
I'm not sure if Link has changed so much as he has relaxed. Being in such a stressful and important position all the time it's probably nice to be with someone closer to your age and brings out a more, not so harsh (can't find the word) atmosphere. Neither have forgotten why the are together, but I think they have more or less accepted the other for who they are and are fine for the time being with being together for who knows how long.
Now on to another, perhaps more complicated/unknown relationship. Leverrie is someone who is very important to Link. Perhaps even the most important of all to him. We don't know the history between the two, but it seems both have more then just a boss and yes-man relationship. Link actually seems to care about Leverrie and shows worry for his being by wanting to abandon his current assignment in favor of protecting him from possible threats. Heck when he thought he was going to die in the Thief G arc the last thought he was going to have was about his boss. Even the databook lists Leverrie as one of his biggest likes. =/
Leverrie also seems to trust Link a lot. He expects the most important missions to be carried out by him and he even confesses his innocence to Link about the nature of Cross's death to him (if Links just a yes man, he shouldn't care about what Link thinks about him should he?).
They even share a huge love for sweets, whether this is a influence from the other, I'm not sure but it's funny regardless. =D
But of course now Link has just witnessed some of the fruit of his labor in these hybrids and he does not seem happy about it.
I don't think he's going to dislike Lev or anything like that now, but I'm wondering how worried do you think Link will be? Link's character may go through a dilemma of sorts with his loyalty's and morals. Two things that seem very important to his character. He's going to have to decide where he stands as a follower of the church, subordinate of Lev, and a decent human being of doing what is right or wrong for humanity and those around him.
I'm thinking it might partly involve the influence that Lev and Allen both have on him to also his own sense of honor and what it means to be loyal to what you believe in most.
What he decides to do? I don't know. XP I'm hoping whatever it is it's something good.
Now Link, while a dedicated and strict worker, does have his own gumption and I believe he is a good person at heart.
He was willing to not only break the rules of Allen using the Ark during the Level 4 attack on HQ so that Allen and Bookman could save everyone on the other side, but he was the one who came up with the idea and was willing to take all responsibility for any punishment that came with it. He even saved Timothy at the risk of his own life more then once. Link also has a very strong sense of honor and duty to what is right. He was angry about Brokers and how they could sell out humanity/Church or whatever for money and he refused to wake up Lenalee even though it mean't she was getting in his way of work and having him sleep outside in the cold. Quite the gentlemen surprsingly, you would think he wouldn't care enough about formalities when it came to duty by how much he is about protocol.
I think Link has also developed a understanding of Allen. From little moments such as thinking about Allen not knowing himself to being one of the few people Allen actually confides in about deeper things. Link actually seems to worry about Allen beyond his job. Even though at a earlier time he broke the rules for the Ark use, a later time when during the Thief G arc with all of them including women and children in danger from a Level 4 he actually refused because it was against protocol and would worsen Allen's position more.
Now either Link lost some of that gumption from ealier, or I'm sensing some worry for his charge's wellbeing. X'p
They actually seem to have a genuine bond almost with Allen alternating between being more respectful and open to Link then he is to most people (he's the first person shown that Allen conversed casually about Mana to) to showing a certain amount playful ness. Allen also has shown quite the amount of concern enough to leave his back wide open for attack when he thinks something bad has happened to Link.
I'm not sure if Link has changed so much as he has relaxed. Being in such a stressful and important position all the time it's probably nice to be with someone closer to your age and brings out a more, not so harsh (can't find the word) atmosphere. Neither have forgotten why the are together, but I think they have more or less accepted the other for who they are and are fine for the time being with being together for who knows how long.
Now on to another, perhaps more complicated/unknown relationship. Leverrie is someone who is very important to Link. Perhaps even the most important of all to him. We don't know the history between the two, but it seems both have more then just a boss and yes-man relationship. Link actually seems to care about Leverrie and shows worry for his being by wanting to abandon his current assignment in favor of protecting him from possible threats. Heck when he thought he was going to die in the Thief G arc the last thought he was going to have was about his boss. Even the databook lists Leverrie as one of his biggest likes. =/
Leverrie also seems to trust Link a lot. He expects the most important missions to be carried out by him and he even confesses his innocence to Link about the nature of Cross's death to him (if Links just a yes man, he shouldn't care about what Link thinks about him should he?).
They even share a huge love for sweets, whether this is a influence from the other, I'm not sure but it's funny regardless. =D
But of course now Link has just witnessed some of the fruit of his labor in these hybrids and he does not seem happy about it.
I don't think he's going to dislike Lev or anything like that now, but I'm wondering how worried do you think Link will be? Link's character may go through a dilemma of sorts with his loyalty's and morals. Two things that seem very important to his character. He's going to have to decide where he stands as a follower of the church, subordinate of Lev, and a decent human being of doing what is right or wrong for humanity and those around him.
I'm thinking it might partly involve the influence that Lev and Allen both have on him to also his own sense of honor and what it means to be loyal to what you believe in most.
What he decides to do? I don't know. XP I'm hoping whatever it is it's something good.
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kowaiki: I do wonder of the nature of the relationship that Link has with Madaro and the other crows. Obviously they now each other, but do they have something more then just a working relationship or could they be considered even friends. The amount of akuma egg shards left (if there are any) is curious. It makes me wonder what else they will try to do with them if using it turns up good results regarding the crow hybrids.
tamariskw: Interesting theory about their history. Link is a loyal/hardworker. Lev, while I don't really view as a moral/good person like Komui or Bak, I don't think he's completetly evil. He just seems hardened and willing to put the possibility of victory over people. I'm guessing that would only make it harder for Link to have to think of him as bad enough to turn his back on.
rhyssafireheart: That's a good point about Link gaining better appreciation and understanding for the exorcists. I never really thought much about him perhaps attaining more respect for the horrors of the akuma because of his shadowing of Allen. How Link grumbles but always does his best at what he can to help others even if it's not much is one of the things I like most about his character.
Regarding the whole 14th and Kanda thing. I believe Kanda did notice something was very wrong, after all not only was Crown Clown was attacking him but he was getting all friendly with the akuma (though the latter could be debatable if he saw). He did take a headshot, and he was on orders to kill Allen if the 14th should pop up. But he gave Allen a chance to come out of it by yelling at him. My opinion anyway.
duelist: It is nice seeing Link so relaxed compared to how he was before. I think he just needn't to be sure Allen wasn't the bad guy here and is a pretty okay guy for him to not feel so tense about it all. I agree about you're point on the crows and Lev. Renee also has acccess to them so I think they are not so much just under Lev's command as they will/can serve under him.
konrankoneko: I agree. Due to the nature of his job he has to remain uninvolved on a certain level, but at the same time he is a well meaning person. I daresay he's even nurturing. Also it probably is nice for Link to be casual like that with someone who treats him like a equal in a non-work way. It's a nice touch for both since Allen brings out more refreshing reactions and feelings from Link with his views and Allen, gets someone to talk to who actually cares to listen and/or does not see him as a pillar of strength like the rest of his friends tend to do. Not saying he's a open book with Link but... Link's just there. He does not shower Allen with his feelings to make him uncomfortable (cause he's Link) XP like his other friends would. He just listens and says his opinions and leaves it at that. Something I think Allen appreciates with being so uncomfortable with expressing his inner troubles. It's actually kind of cute that Allen acts more human like that with intentionally or not talking to Link when he's mulling over issue's he wouldn't dare talk to anyone other then Cross with in a stable state of mind.
mittens_220: Oh yeah, Link deffinetely does not feel okay about what his actions birthed. I too sense some more development coming from him soon (whenever the manga comes back I guess anyway).