>>68532234The foundation of their relationship is that of a fresh hire and their boss. So the foundation is one of authority and intimidation, no matter how not intimidating Sakana is. No matter how the relationship is built up after that, that's still the foundation. Pippa will bloviate about 'fuck Sakana', but then folds if she thinks he might actually get mad.
Senior hires, on the other hand, will come in swinging and fighting from day 1, demanding shit and calling shit out. They're already confident in themselves so the foundation is fundamentally different. Invaders see Gen 1 making fun of Sakana, and aren't intimidated by him, so they're willing to go ham.
