#I am still sick and still bored folks if anyone has anything they'd like to share or ask or chat about :D !!!

[canarydarity]

hi hello!! Any thoughts on Team Rancher and iron? I think there's something about Tango of the Tek being recognized as the "iron guy" and him giving Jimmy some of his iron in their first episode (I am insane). He's not much of a blacksmith like Impulse or Skizz but iron is natural in his hands and Jimmy can be impressed. And something about it being his equivalent to Nether gold. And something about him making polished axes and hoes and helmets for his Rancher that Jimmy appreciates but doesn't think further on and Tango is happy to see his gifts of something from his element recieved well

OOHHHHHHHHH MAN. the whole nether being and giving gifts instinct thing is one of my favorite widely accepted headcanons for them,, and I love the point you're making saying Tango's equivalent for that is iron and not gold...because youre so right !! he's the iron guy !! iron farms are his thing !!! You mention him giving Jimmy some of his iron in the first ep,,, yes the boots,,, but it's not even JUST that. oh man I'm so glad you brought this up. I rewatched Tango's dl pretty recently and besides him giving Jimmy that iron...he also TALKS about it multiple times those first few sessions. He says it to ETHO even. he's trying to trade Etho for some iron and he goes "oh come on four pieces?! I have to provide for my partner." and then later on in the season is mining for iron himself and goes "alright, I need more stuff for tools and I need more stuff for Jimmy." Which just....okay first of all Tango immediately deciding He Is The Provider in the relationship makes me lose it so much. but second...that gift giving instinct headcanon is sooo not even far off and youre SO REAL for connecting it to iron for Tango I love it. Especially because...like the examples you give at the end with tools and armor...thats another point to make. Tango would want his gifts to be FUNCTIONAL. They wouldn't have to be...I'm sure that some polished iron or gold nuggets or some trinkets would work their way into Jimmy's hands also... but for the most part? Tango would look to give gifts of USE...weapons tools armor appliances patented tango tek invention doo-dads...yes...yes...watching something be made easier for Jimmy by a gift Tango provided him? Addicting, he won't be able to stop once he starts.