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In defense of Victim: a character analysis
OK before I start
Yeah, I know. I'm a hypocrite lol but, hear me out here.
After really analysing everything Victim has done...I can't say they're actually that bad anymore. Their actions seem extreme but they're actually kind of justified.
First of all, let's look at what most the fandom hates them for. The fight with The Chosen One in The Box. It's hard to watch and they certainly went all out, but it's not like Chosen isn't a dangerous character. He was a villian himself after all.
Chosen and Dark's actions likely led to many sticks losing their homes on websites and getting hurt in the crossfire, even if he was trying to free them. At worst, these actions were deliberate, at least on Dark's part. And how would Victim know if Chosen actually wanted to do this?
And I wouldn't be surprised if Victim knows.
In episode 30 of avm, King sees the first Animation vs Minecraft on a rocket corp TV
And Second sees the first Animator vs Animation during Animation vs YouTube (maybe that's why he recognises them? Theory for another day)
So is it that much of a stretch to say that Victim is somewhat aware of Chosen's past? Especially since they have some kind of access to YouTube.
Obviously this is a bit of a stretch, if Victim had seen Animator Vs Animation V they wouldn't have needed to use the memory reader on Chosen. But they must have known something about him to know that he has a connection with Alan, so it's possible.
On a similar note, they treat Second very differently. Sure, he's a less powerful stick in their eyes so they don't pay much attention to him, but he's still treated with respect.
First of all, he's left unpaused in his cell, despite the fact they already had him paused, they chose to let him at least some freedom by undoing it.
Also, when he was put in a box, it was a lot less violent.
Even when they were testing his powers the employees just...asked him. It was not forceful in any way and no one laid a finger on him.
Even when he was captured they were being easy on him
Agent Smith had second selected,he could have done anything, but all he did was spin then kick him and pause him immediately after. He was hitting him as little as possible, just trying to end the fight.
Then there's the last scene if The Box, probably the most unjustified part. But, here's the thing, Victim only has bad memories of Alan. He hurt and then tried to kill them. I think they believe Yellow is some kind of conspirator with Alan, maybe a lackey of sorts? Whatever they think, I wouldn't be surprised if this is some kind of misunderstanding. They may even be sympathetic towards Dark after seeing him be attacked by the cursor too.
Obviously this doesn't mean they're in the right. They're really not. But their actions have some kind of justice about them, and I don't think they're trying to be evil, so they actually have a good chance of being redeemed. And I can understand them now, so I at least don't hate them anymore.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk. I'll go back to fanart now (this was super out of my comfort zone and not the best explanation but I just wanted to say it).
Okay so, I rewatched a few things
And thought about stuff
And okay maybe a few headcannons were involved but
In defence of Victim: coming soon
I've done a full 180° on this guy
What about yellow :3
I really like them! I hope they're okay...
How about Blue and Primal (Cave Stick) for the Bingo, please?
Blue: my second fave (alongside purple), kinda sad they're only really known for nether wart since they're also just super chill, plus blue is my favourite colour so points for style
Primal: I shall wait and see, the design is sick though
purple?
I love them am they're my second favourite (alongside blue)
haii could ya do victim for the character opinion bingo? ☺️
I love them as an antagonist but nothing else
Smith (the guy with glasses)
I love my imaginary version of him but he needs to be nice to the chosen one (*cough* and kiss victim *cough*)
TCO
I don't want to scream about them but I still like them, and they need to be protected from canon
TDL
I'm so mad that he beat up chosen but I still want him to be redeemed so bad
TSC
They really need a hug right now, and I want to give them it
(swearing TW)
I WANNA DO THIS
SEND ME AVM/AVA CHARACTERS PLS
I need to do something simple while I work on a long request
(send me ships too since I also have a bingo card for that)
NEWEST AVA EPISODE MAJOR SPOILERS!!!
HAHAHA I AM SPEED
As soon as I finished the episode I started drawing lol I was just so excited!!!
In other news, I finally settled on a design for Orange/TSC
I also have some theories if y'all want to hear them :)
OMG THE NEW AVA EPISODE I WATCHED THE PREMIER AND AAAAAAA
It was so good!!!! I wanna know what happens next so bad
Expect to see a lot of art soon! My motivation has been revived!
Some quick fanart for @wade-axoboi 's StickClan AU
Red has gone full kitty now
The matador
YESSS I ACTUALLY FINISHED SOME ART!!!!! And not long after the short uploaded too!
The matador outfit was so difficult but it paid off because my green design has swoopy hair (like some old composers) and it goes so well with the fancy outfit
(dies)
I WARNED YOU
IT IS DONE!!
I'm so proud of the last panel, I haven't drawn the sticks as actual sticks before
Hope you all like it!
HELP HELP HELP I'M FRIGGIN WHEEZING
THIS IS SO TRUE GIYVUIKHZSBKWDBKUDAWBDOUAFEBFOUCUSCCBKUSCEBKSDYFB
CALLING ALL AVM ARTISTS!
NEW ACTUAL SHORT! NEW ACTUAL SHORT!
And it's about red, my favourite stick boi
AND IT'S SO CUUUTTEEE (...kinda)
"What are you?"
I just had to. Set after the burnt donut incident
Before the wedding
For all you grapeship shippers out there
Also sorry green's lineart is kinda hard to see, I tried and failed to fix it
The new family
The pigs were forgiven for the wedding incident
Might finish this sketch some day