#calling Morty Prime sheltered is weird

[glitteringcrab]

This scene always bothered me

Rick C-137 and Evil Morty rush headfirst into danger, all confident-like, while Morty Prime is left cowering behind.

Even though he was armed and we know very well that Morty Prime can be extremely badass:

It was as if it was made deliberately to make Morty Prime seem 'weaker' in comparison to Evil Morty, and to make Evil Morty look cooler, even though in reality Morty Prime could totally go up against that unkempt Rick.

Then just today I realized.

Although it's true that Morty Prime has an extreme high body count, either by himself or according to Rick's directions...

...it's also true that when faced with a truly dangerous situation (see: such as other Ricks), Morty is used to falling back and Rick C-137 coming forward by himself, sometimes giving Morty specific instructions to shield himself.

In light of that, it's really no surprise that, when faced with this unkempt Rick shooting wildly at them, Morty's first instinct was to hunch down and protect himself.

It's not him being whiney nor weak in comparison to Eyepatch Morty.

It's him relying on Rick, who is going out to face the enemy, to save the day.

It's him being... kinda sheltered... in comparison to Eyepatch Morty. (I somehow doubt he was often told to fall back and protect himself)