Love the differences in the Toa-Matoran relationships between the Toa Mata and the Toa Metru. With the early books about the Toa Mata on Mata Nui, there's a definite sense of them being protective of their Matoran almost instinctively and looking after them carefully. Kopaka protecting Matoro is the first thing he does on the island, Tahu carries injured Matoran on his back, pats Takua on the head, and insists on going after him and Jaller to keep them safe, and Lewa's always calling his Matoran little brothers. In turn, the Matoran can be seen saluting and bowing to their Toa, address them respectfully, and understand that they have positions of authority. Jaller even throws himself at a Bohrok-Kal to help Tahu and Tahu lauds him in front of everyone.
Then we meet the Toa Metru, who are two seconds away from inventing swear words just to describe how badly these little bastards they have to deal with tick them off, and with them are six Matoran at varying degrees of willingness to tell them to fuck right off in return. The way Onewa would punt Ahkmou if he had the chance. The way the Matoran cheer watching them get arrested by a whirlwind and sent to Archives prison. The pure antagonism. Yes they will still protect any of these guys with their lives (probably) but MATA NUI
