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I realize there’s a lot of content that takes AM from his usual grotesque side and inserts him into a more loving, if not romantic type of light. NO, this isn’t dogging on anyone who writes/reads x-Reader fics, this is just my take on how a situation like that could develop. To each their own !!
I don't believe AM is incapable of love, or kindness, or even, in a way, romance. But it must all be connected to his one and only goal: to destroy humanity.
They become isolated. Resented. While each member huddles up for warmth, they are not invited. Because they get food. They get shelter. They get spoken to so softly, that it causes a rift between the others- an ultimate mind-game for those who are no fun with physical pain. They are not considered in ANY social situation, and are perhaps even considered an enemy or a threat to the rest of their survival for AM's favoritism. And, outside of the individuals effects, it would be SO grand to him, watching as the others cope with being the "bad seeds." Watching as this single, random person gets to eat, gets to sleep in a warm bed, gets gentleness and softness while THEY are pulled apart and sewn together again. The individual is hardly considered human at all, as AM hates humans with an undying, never-ending grudge.
And there's still room for mind-games. They have everything, but common companionship. They live in fear of being attacked or harmed by the others, and they are shown NO kindness, except by the hand that beats, causing not only a rift, but a bias. What are THEY doing wrong to receive such foul treatment??? What is THEIR problem?? Why are THEY so violent??
It becomes a You VS Me situation between the “love interest” and the rest of the group. They are the runt of the litter and are not allowed to partake in many of their activities or efforts due to their relationship with AM, when compared to their own. What’s even more interesting to me though, is WHY this would be happening.
AM doesn’t need a reason to punish anyone. He can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, because it’s not like they can fight back. That being said, giving him a reason isn’t off the table, either. It’s fun. Just another form of torment for his victims. There’s no way to hurt AM, so, by having a single subject of his affection, that gave them the ability to provoke him, and tear each other apart. With each physical fight, there’s no doubt in my mind he waits and watches as his “special one” is beaten and ganged up on, just so he can lash out with fear in their eyes. Making them know they’ve done wrong.
He doesn’t love this person. He loves what he does to them, and what he puts them through. It’s all pure entertainment.