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So one thing that is apparent with Gab is the religious grooming runs deep. Like it took him till the end of his life to examine the council genuinely instead of just do as they say no questions asked (like he did with Minos and Sisyphus).

While I have not personally been in an upbringing like this, one thing I've heard that is common in these types of circles is perfectionism and not a whole lot of praise for when you are on the right track, like you are just expected to do what is expected of you and nothing less, so it's my headcanon this is the type of shit Gab had to deal with to get where he is at. I think he internalizes it a lot, to the point where it reflects in his training with the powers. He's still a likeable guy as the terminals say, but if you're training under him he's only likeable when you're on his good side which is hard to stay on. I'd say, most of the powers are really good at what they do so it's more or less, easy for them, but not everyone who happens to be within his rank be it permanently or temporarily is so lucky. The ones that do have bad experiences in training with him probably don't speak up about it because naturally, he is a very popular supreme angel and those who do say anything get looked at like they are perhaps spoiled or being disrespectful to someone who has given them a big opportunity (to be strong soldiers of heaven).

I do think when he does this, it is because he wants the best for his ranks, but, as they say, "the road to hell is paved with good intentions". His harshness does brew some resentment for him amongst those who either didn't make it through his training, or who have struggled/continue to struggle through it and keep quiet as mentioned before.

Oh yeah and as an extension of that perfectionist stuff, he is constantly performing. There is some ego there for sure. Like in the sense a gen x or boomer might say they worked so hard for something and deserve respect automatically even if they've done stuff to retract your respect (no shade but also a little bit of shade).

But yeah a lot of what is there is him talking up a big game and he feels relief when the only thing V1 cares about is fighting and blood. Like I think part of the reason he likes it and is like canonically gay about that lil murder robot is cuz V1 does not have an expectation of him, they are just a guy trying to survive like him.