like, i can see liking ironwood! he's a strongly-written character and when he first appeared i was so here for him. but it feels incredibly bad to see somebody who actively called for millions of people lower on the socioeconomic rungs to be bombed as a bargaining chip--and MEANT it--being called "the best" in any context. he and winter alike are interesting characters whom i love, but as people? sickening, and i hate that it feels like winter's already on the "omg she's reformed! she's so perf" train
anon you’re absolutely right, i just have a lot of personal reasons why i enjoy him. besides, it’s hard to hate a character with awful and unintentionally ableist writing. if they’re hated by the fndm, chances are i love the character.
but i agree, i hate how winter is suddenly “redeemed”. she’s the same character who went along with his plans until she randomly wanted to dip, and showed no remorse to an innocent man being shot.
listen, i absolutely adore the atlas characters. james, winter, the ace operatives—i love them. but let’s not sit here and pretend they are perfect characters by any means.









