👫 (bh)
four relationship headcanons -> (x) accepting
bloodhound does not like him, and caustic can feel that. it catches differently from the usual ire thrown his way (that, he drinks). bloodhound’s distaste isn’t motivated by fear or hatred, not in any palpable way that caustic can pick up on, but instead he feels... disapproval bordering disappointment, in the way they do not give him any time aside what is professionally courteous for their place in the games. caustic has more pressing issues, but it’s made him give more pause to them than to others.
the difference between insects and those worth his time is predictability. bloodhound is not. their decisions, their motivations, their abilities- none of that is usual, or placed on the same emotional spectrum that caustic assumes most to be on. it makes bloodhound something to solve- caustic cannot stand not having a solid grasp (in his eyes) on those around him, and how they work.
they are one of his favourites to have on a team, though. they are motivated similarly, here in the ring- not just for spectacle and sport, but with a purpose. bloodhound moves with a skilled determination, does not dally, and is motivated by their brain rather than their ego. they make decisions caustic approves of. he only wishes they didn’t insist on swift kills- he’d like more to watch.
this is a little short and silly but i just want artur to like absolutely peck and bite at him any time he gets a widdle too close to bloodhounds space and caustic absolutely hates it because any flinching or pulling away is an instinctive reaction. shown up by a bird.