I want to add to the Vector propaganda.
Fans really underestimate how kind he can be. I know it's slightly ruined because of the dubs line reading, but he was trying to get Shadow out of his depressed mindset in that scene.
There's also the scene in IDW where he stays and comforts Belle. Finally in Case Files he makes sure to let Charmy know how useful he is to the team after noticing he was feeling useless and multiple times throughout the show even if Charmy wanted to do something that wasn't needed he would still be supportive and allow it because he knew Charmy was trying to help and he wanted to support him.
I also like that even while he's money motivated he isn't immoral. He will even help kids find toys for free.
Alright, atp I should make a tag for these rants cause they KEEP HAPPENING SUPER LATE AT NIGHT FOR ME yall some insomniacs/lh
Okay so YES absolutely we forget Vector is an incredibly caring man, he’s been stated before to quite frequently take jobs for no or little pay because it’s the RIGHT THING TO DO
I need to do a deep dive sometime on why I feel the metal virus arc is the best written zombie apocalypse in fiction because Vector is among the MANY characters(with only a few exceptions) to get infected because of either a flaw or a positive trait/moral value being so strong it turns INTO a flaw. Vector, knowing that Charmy was a zombot STILL GOT HIM CONTAINED he brought him to restoration and if it weren’t for that BITCH ASS FUCKER WHO DIDNT WANNA BE ALONE WHILE HE TURNED Charmy would have STAYED in that container, Vector even called Charmy a hero despite the fact his efforts resulted in the bee’s infection. We see that in the VERY FIRST ISSUE that the chaotix appear in at the metal virus’ start(Issue 17) when Vector has to trap an infected woman so she doesn’t harm the survivors that he feels GENUINE remorse, apologizing to her for having to box her in with cars while she’s pleading and screaming
Also, he SACRIFICES HIMSELF to prevent the few remaining survivors to get infected when Charmy slips through the door, Vector fought back an entire restoration HQ full of infected, likely feeling terrified and suffocated,
Vector isn’t just some money hungry dude, he has an employee to pay and a kid to raise while PAYING BILLS and because he often does jobs for free he HAS to take money whenever he can. Now, I can understand the point of “oh but Vector loves gold, even has a big gold chain around his neck!” Liking jewelry thats a certain color DOESNT MEAN you’re automatically money hungry, personally I say he got that love for chains and gold from Don since Don has a similar chain to Vector but GREY
Now, onto the comfort, do I feel Vector can be abit of a hothead who jumps into action a lot? Yes, do I feel he has his flaws just as much as every other character? Yes, like I said I feel theres an argument for his positive traits being their own flaws and that’s why I feel he’s such an interesting character, all the Chaotix have such unique characterizations if they were just more prevalent they’d be MUCH more popular- anyway
While i admittedly don’t know the scene with Shadow Glaciergator is talking about I DO know about the one with Belle
Belle has just been saved by the chaotix after being kidnapped and Espio and Charmy are running ahead after Starline, leaving Vector alone with a sobbing Belle who simply states “he broke my heart” when Vector checks in on her, he asks if it’s something Tails can fix which she says no and Vector clearly understands immediately, comforting Belle
Additionally in the Halloween oneshot Comic Vector is comforting the child who comes to the agency for help, and even checks with Charmy to make sure he’s sure they should take the case given tonight is “His Night”
Another detail literally no one talks about is how Vector, Espio, and Charmy’s costumes really convey Vector’s want to make Halloween perfect for Charmy, he and Espio both have relatively simple costumes, likely second hand cheap clothes, face paint, and in Espio’s case toilet paper, then we see Charmy’s outfit, a very detailed vampire with rendering even making the cape look like it’s sparkling
That costume is brand new and has details that make me think it was expensive, Vector and Espio likely spent MONTHS saving so Charmy can have a good Halloween
Finally the chaotix case files!!! Vector not only comforted Charmy like Glaciergator stated but also Espio when both were having their crises about where they fit and in Espio’s case if he’s actually a good ninja anymore
God the amount of source material that people ignore when it comes to vector is CRAZY genuinely he’s such a fun character and I especially love him and Vanilla’s dynamic I LOVE VECTILLA
