ok so like i feel like i don’t see people talking about his enough
from the very beginning, the series portrays him as being the most anxious of the gang. uncomfortable with flying because of his motion sickness (and the inherent dangers of, you know, flying in space), very cautious, and not a fan of risk.
but, i think this just even further highlights how good and brave and GREAT he is??
he’s someone who really thinks things through and goes into situations understanding the risks and the possible consequences of his actions, but he steps up to the plate and does what he needs to do, every time, because he’s always ready to be there for the people that need him, and they’re his priority. like, even right at the beginning of episode 1, when lance is trying to sneak out and go out on the town, hunk vocalizes that this is probably a bad idea. he mentions that many times, lance’s ideas have landed him in the principal’s office. but he knows that lance won’t be dissuaded, and he isn’t going to let him go it alone because he cares about lance and appreciates that lance is doing it because he wants them to bond and get to know each other better as a team, so he tags along regardless.
and even in the first season, he’s already shown considerable growth as he’s begun to embrace his responsibilities as a paladin. when he goes to the balmera for the first time, and he learns about the oppression and tyranny that shay and her people suffer through under the hands of the galra, he starts to better understand the gravity of the situation. he starts seeing the bigger picture, and he’s driven by a desire to show the balmerans what freedom is and improve their lives.
he’s not a pushover, either. in episode 6, he doesn’t let the group atmosphere influence his feelings when he senses something of wrong or off. he trusts his feelings, and the well-being of shay and her people and the promise he made to her is always at the forefront of his mind. he doesn’t forget the debts he owes, and he knows what his priorities are and sticks with them.
and there are also the little things, that i think are so under-appreciated??
like, hunk cooking meals for everyone. it takes the load off coran, just for a little while. it makes the meals a little more appetizing for the paladins and their earth-conditioned tastes. it makes them feel more comfortable in this new “home” they’ve been forced to adopt and probably helps addresses the homesickness that they’re feeling, if even only a little.
in episode 2, please appreciate the fact that hunk had to walk all the way to his lion instead of taking one those quick little transport ships, and he complains a little but he doesn’t even explain what took him so long when he’s late getting to the others.
when hunk has to kick pidge in episode 9, hunk doesn’t even ask WHY. the first thing that comes to his mind is “no, you’re my friend, and that would hurt you, i won’t do that.” like, if that doesn’t show how important they are to him and how his first thought is always about their well-beings, then I don’t know what does.
anyways tldr; hunk is really great and i love him and he’s just really good, ok?
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