>>24886473the difference is that ash isn't very bright, just very motivated, and a natural leader. he sets out his own path and follows it. james is more in a position of reluctance. he's very talented, but submissive, and happily lets other people boss him around, even if it leads to failure.
he asserted independence when he ran away from his arranged marriage, but then just put himself in the same position under someone else's control. it's all he knows. it's just that as bad as it is being team rocket, it's still preferable to him over his old life.
