My biggest complaint with SBG
Red sucks at writing Taylor, Ben, and ESPECIALLY Logan.
Allow me to talk about the dynamics of each character:
Ash and Aiden: Aiden saw a lot of his past self in Ashlyn, which caused him to want to be close with her, since he doesn't want her to be alone like he was. Ash, who is her own person, gets frustrated with Aiden because he can't seem to understand that she is fine, but over time, they both begin to understand each other much more, the two's bond growing over time. We see that Aiden sees her more as an actual friend then a target for him to cling to, and Ashlyn begins to appreciate Aiden more for how much he cares.
Ash and Tyler: Tyler and Ash are both very stubborn people who get annoyed very easily. Tyler, being the more upfront of these two, finds it very frustrating how she's the leader and he's not. Ash, not being a people person, doesn't want the leader role, but understands she is the most suited to the role. Because of this, her and Tyler often argue, but as time goes on, the two reach an understanding of why the other is the way they are and coming to their own flaws in that process. This comes to fruition when they meet again in the hospital.
Aiden and Tyler: Of everyone in the group, they are the most different while also being the most similar. Because of this, they don't get along at all. But despite the teasing and aggression, they are friends, and they do care, as we see when Tyler is in the hospital.
OK, let's see the other three's dynamics with these guys...
Ash and Taylor: They are friends, and I would even say that Taylor was Ashlyn's first friend. But.. we don't have a clear idea on why they click so easily. Most we can guess is that Taylor is very patient and empathetic, allowing her to understand Ash easily.
Aiden and Taylor: Um... we have nothing. All we have to go off of is official art on Red's Instagram. In that, we see they do loads of bestie dumb shit, but.. we have nothing in the actual comic.
Tyler and Taylor: OK, this one is actually easy! After losing their dad, Tyler felt like he needed to provide for and protect his sister and his mom, leaving Taylor guilty, but also without a brother and with more of a weird father figure. But they both do everything they can for the other to be safe.
Ben and Ash: Um.. they get along. They're both very quiet, so they probably bond over that. We know Ash lets him braid her hair...
Ben and Aiden: The cousins ever. Aiden shows genuine care and protectiveness for Ben, and in turn, Ben is kind of Aiden's wrangler, keeping him out of trouble. They're each other's first friend, I would say.
Ben and Tyler: ... They play guitar with each other-? (As we see in official art on Red's Instagram)
Logan and Ash: When they first met, Ash compares him to a puppy, and she later says she likes dogs, so that's sweet. She also wanted to help him learn defense. Um, what else...? In some official art on Red's Instagram, we see them cuddling in a shopping cart.
Logan and Aiden: ...Um, Logan seem intimidated by him..
Logan and Tyler: Tyler was ready to beat up Barron when he saw him bullying Logan.. so he cares.
(Notice how for all of Logan's, I never talked about how Logan views them.)
Now, how these three see each other...
Logan and Taylor: We see them hanging out in the background of the comic, so we know they're chill.
Taylor and Ben: Ben is mute and represses his emotions, and Taylor is an empath, allowing the two of them to have a close understanding and feeling of safety, as we see in that one scene in the comic.
Ben and Logan: Um.. They're both super quiet and awkward. When Ben saw Logan getting bullied, he was ready to throw hands... but, then again, Ben hates bullies and would do that for anyone... hm.
So.. ya. Only a few characters have very strong bonds with one another. Red definitely plays favorites, and I would say that Logan is probably her least favorite. All we really have is official art and our own headcanons. And it sucks! The fun of having these big friend groups in stories is to see all the fun and unique dynamics. Think MLP, ATLA, or Dungeon Meshi!!
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Red switched it up and gave canvas aidens personality to daniel
"Describe Daniel Clark"
I'll start
A bottom who is trying to act like a top
(Help why does he look so gay in these scenes😭😭😭)
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Its their get-along wheelchair <3
there’s so much here that i love
ashlyn is so over aiden’s shit
aiden’s parents’ faces
THE SHARED WHEELCHAIR
tyler just trying to get some personal space
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WHO THE HELL ARE YOU TALKINGABOUT.
THE SINGER IS A WOMAN??? WHAT. GUY.?
ALSO I WAS TALKING ABOUT AN ALBUM??
PLEASE TELL ME ABT THE GAY SONG THO DDHBDGDSJVFHF
( @the-killies ) HEY BLAKE HOW ARE YOUUU!!!!!!!! HAVE YOU LISTNED TO BRAT BY CHARLI XCX BTW
hey killies!! doing better
DO U MEAN THE GAY SONG?
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Oh!! Good to know!!!! Hope whatever the problem was is solved <3 (if not. Pass me the hydrogen bom)
THE WHAT SONG???? HUH????
( @the-killies ) HEY BLAKE HOW ARE YOUUU!!!!!!!! HAVE YOU LISTNED TO BRAT BY CHARLI XCX BTW
hey killies!! doing better
DO U MEAN THE GAY SONG?
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calling your representative is way less scary than you think it is. you're going to get some tired 22 year old with a scratch pad taking a tally at their desk. takes fifteen seconds and you're done
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