So...let's all agree to keep Ben away from anyone manipulative, yeah?

I don't think I've actually seen anyone talk about it, so I decided to bring it up myself. Back when this episode released, I honestly thought Maverick could have been a good person (until the last frame when he looked ominous) Ig that means I'm easily manipulated, lol😭 (or at the time I was)

Anyways, turns out, Maverick was just manipulating our poor boy. And honestly?? It actually worked for a bit. Perhaps not as verbatim as it went with other cult members, but it did convince Ben to a degree

If they decided to trust Maverick without any other guidance, they would've definitely been trapped for much longer.

Makes ya wonder if this is how it went with any other members in the cult...Charlie perhaps?? (YES this circles back to the cranes. It always circles back to them) I can't seem to get the hc of Charlie being in a mental hospital b4 this out of my head, so we're sticking to that hill until s3 disproves it. Perhaps Maverick used the same bullcrap on him to convince him to come along with him

"If you help me with this one simple task, I can guarantee your freedom from this hellhole...." I mean, Maverick did free him, but only from the hospital.

I'd love to see how else Maverick could try to manipulate the kids or cult members into doing what he wants. He clearly has a goal in mind....I just wish I could dissect it. LET ME DISSECT HIM

PLEASE

RED

I NEED CRANE LROE