Yep. They'd probably be on more of an even ground once they settled down, given how they worked in a way that was more bouncing ideas off each other, and assisting each other, when they were digging into the flyer. Sparks are supposed to get along like wet cats, especially when it comes to things like who's in charge, but Gil can defer to her without giving it a second thought.
Come to think of it, the only time he asserted his position over her, it indirectly caused the hive engine to be set off and left Agatha thinking Othar was a good guy. He's probably learned his lesson.
Especially given the oh-so-adorable rant scene. He fought by her side, he knows that she's no weak damsel, easily distressed, who would allow anyone to rescue her. He made it clear that she was to be unharmed and FREE. The choice to come with him -- or not, but he'd rather not think about that option -- would be entirely her own, and she wouldn't feel any obligation or gratitude toward him for showing up.
And, eep. Rereading the wasp battle just left me with an angsty, angsty plotbunny. *shakes fist at brain* When facing the hive engine, Agatha and Gil promised to kill each other if they became infected -- both would rather die than become servants of the Other. That in mind, if Adam and Lilith had been stable enough for Gil to head off in the flyer himself, and he encountered Agatha and found out enough to realize that the Other had taken control of her body . . .
He'd exhaust all other options to bring Agatha back into control. But that could be incredibly OW as far as angst goes.
Re: China-Red Silk
Come to think of it, the only time he asserted his position over her, it indirectly caused the hive engine to be set off and left Agatha thinking Othar was a good guy. He's probably learned his lesson.
Especially given the oh-so-adorable rant scene. He fought by her side, he knows that she's no weak damsel, easily distressed, who would allow anyone to rescue her. He made it clear that she was to be unharmed and FREE. The choice to come with him -- or not, but he'd rather not think about that option -- would be entirely her own, and she wouldn't feel any obligation or gratitude toward him for showing up.
And, eep. Rereading the wasp battle just left me with an angsty, angsty plotbunny. *shakes fist at brain* When facing the hive engine, Agatha and Gil promised to kill each other if they became infected -- both would rather die than become servants of the Other. That in mind, if Adam and Lilith had been stable enough for Gil to head off in the flyer himself, and he encountered Agatha and found out enough to realize that the Other had taken control of her body . . .
He'd exhaust all other options to bring Agatha back into control. But that could be incredibly OW as far as angst goes.