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a long time ago I made this post about adrian’s connection to physical touch. basically, adrian doesn’t entirely understand physical touch for the purpose of comfort and primarily sees touch as something utilitarian. and i wanna talk about how this shows up in season 2, because this moment with economos is the first time we’ve seen adrian make physical contact with anybody this season.

the most notable moment from s1 when it came to the discussion of adrian’s discomfort with physical touch was the “tender, nice touching” moment with chris. and we see him having that hesitant moment again with economos at the end of episode 3. after he yanks his pants off, he does give him a gentle pat on the side of his knee. but it’s not comfortable, he hesitates and they’re quick little taps. it’s like he knows it’s what he should do but isn’t entirely sure why. he’s modeling behavior, just like he did with chris.

but the forehead kiss? his only hesitation there is making sure john doesn’t wake up, his tiny whispered “sleep well” and the barest of forehead kisses show care and consideration for the delicacy of the moment. i personally love the theory that his mom kissed him on the forehead when he was feeling sick as a kid so he thinks it’s like a cure all.

because historically, adrian does not touch people if there is not an express purpose for it. earlier in the same episode, he had no problem shoving his fingers down economos’ throat with no hesitation because the point was clear: he needed to make sure he was alive and not aspirating on vomit.

adrian has never confidently made physical contact with any character unless there was a clear express purpose. touch as a method of comfort is entirely alien to him, and it’s why he’s so stilted both times he attempts it.

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That awkward moment when your new guardian is batman but you don't know it yet

My flight was delayed so I spent the extra time doing a glass of water study on my iPad using this ridiculous image of a budgie. I love birds behind glasses of water.