Ive been thinking about how both times Maximus has been sent out, they were basically death missions. Punishment for what he did. I do NOT think Maximus was ready to be sent out, and the Brotherhood knew that.
But specifically, I've been thinking about how the same happened to Dane in the last episode. They were sent out to die, just like Maximus was. Dane's situation is arguably worse, since they had injuries that didn't allow them to walk or run properly. But thats why they were sent out to die, for self mutilation.
There's no doubt to me that they both knew they were sent out to die for the Brotherhood. I think, in some sense, they were both very much expecting to die on the battlefield. Maximus was nearly just executed, and Dane had their injury. I kinda feel like that's what this small little scene/look was for 😢 Both expecting to die, but both determined to try their hardest to survive (and they did !)
