#David Washington

[sabotourist]

So I was thinking about wash. I watch the show out of order, so there are a lot of scenes I haven't seen. I consider this enrichment. Anyway, because of that, I knew about his injury but hadn't watched the seasons surrounding it for a while.

I thought of it like this: wash finally accepting that his memory and skill doesn't define him, and that they don't keep him around for his ability. And that he can let go and stop fighting now. It's okay. He's released from fighting.

And then I watched some scenes. And one scene completely changed my opinion of that.

Deets under the cut:

(excuse the screenshots, i am a fraud)

He sounds so genuine when he's saying this, too. He likes going on his misadventures with the Reds and Blues. In light of that, it's no wonder his injury would upset him. He doesn't want to lose that. Not just belonging, but the ability to just... be a trusted member of their team.

In light of that, I really don't like the idea of his injury taking that away from him. Instead I think it could represent a final shift in power.

Wash had started to take on more of a supporting role since season 11. As Tucker grew more and more into the role of a leader. Tucker had this devastating moment of reflection in s17 about it, too.

But the season never quite got to bring this idea around to anything. I liked the ending of the season a LOT, don't get me wrong. Carolina's arc had an awesome finale. But between Wash and Tucker, this really felt like setup for something that never got paid off.

Tucker trying his best to reconcile the role of a leader. Wash wanting to stay with his team, but no longer being fit for a leader role. I think that would have been the perfect time to pass the baton, fully and properly. To tell Tucker that it isn't just because he isn't fit to lead, but because Tucker is the best one for the role.

I think in my own perfect world, season 18 would have been a very chill season a la the early seasons where they just hang out and talk with very little plot, at least for most of it. Give them all a chance to catch their breath and figure out what's what. Let Tucker and Wash have a conversation about how Tucker still looks up to Wash, about how Wash has nothing but respect for who Tucker has become. How they didn't get the best hand, but how Wash doesn't want to retire, and Tucker doesn't want him to leave, even if he's not the soldier he used to be. About how shit is fucked but they can still be happy.

And then Grif drives a Warthog through the wall right into Tucker. At that moment, the ritual is complete.

[awnrii]

blue team (church is here in spirit)

[hipstersoulgushers]

yea

[w3llf4ll]

Too nervous to send this to my boyfriend, so you all get this at four forty in the morning instead.

Something something contact training.

[hipstersoulgushers-art]

how did we get here

[astraladversity]

carolina: please stop using wash's mugshot as a reaction pic

church: no

[faderiftss]

“... Tell me they at least match your 401K.”

“Shut up.”

[theosphobia]

they don't want you to know but Caboose is the blue team teddy bear

[rigorplague]

and all i’ve got is you . . .

i don’t think i ever posted this, but it is one of my favorite drawings that i’ve done :3 tuckington my heart…

[trashinyourpockets]

i love the way you draw wash it makes me insane

You are so welcome

[tvckington]

[calharvb]

daily rvb until the new season releases day 12

[dannybonesbury]

I’m Killing You In My Head

[hipstersoulgushers]

spooky

[seapotty]

got him on a which rvb character would be your boyfriend quiz lol

[hipstersoulgushers-art]

doodle of them beefing