Mei: Hey Guys, I Found A Spider. Cool Little Guy. Thanks For Eating The Mosquitoes.

Lloyd and Nya's most sibling moment ever

I just watched the first 6 episodes of Ninjago Dragons Rising Season 2 that came out in Germany (I learnt some German as a kid so I understood about half of what they were saying) and I'd like to give just one minor early spoiler.

You know how some of us have been complaining for years that for as much as Lloyd's been traumatized season after season, villain after villain, it doesn't really affect his personality or mental stability all that much? Like for the most part, Lloyd is pretty chill, reasonable, wise even, and that's great. I always liked that about him and watching him grow into this person over the last 10+ years has been nothing short of amazing. I'm seriously so proud of the little green dude, but sometimes I feel like the writers are afraid to really dive into the long lasting effects this kind of trauma would normally have on someone's mental health. Probably since it's a kids show and they think they can't handle this sort of thing, although some kids face some pretty traumatic experiences in real life which really should be acknowledged more.

Anyway, they finally did it, THEY GAVE MY BOY ANXIETY!!! 🥳🎉

Like actual panic attacks, he even calls them that! They usually don't last very long and he can snap out of them relatively quickly, but they are handled pretty well and well integrated into the story.

Also, Nya is Lloyd's emotional support (yay Dragon Siblings), like she's been since Hunted or Sons of Garmadon actually. She's the one Lloyd opens up to the most and she's the first to notice whenever something bothers him.

It can be as subtle as a glance, a smile or a touch on the shoulder, but Nya always knows how to comfort Lloyd, and this just makes me so happy

Anyway, this season's been great so far and I can't wait for the rest of the episodes to come out. Sorry for ranting

Dashi, reading a recipe: Beat three eggs?

Guan: It means like in hand-to-hand combat.

Dashi: Ohhhh-

Chase: Both of you get out of this kitchen.

Poorly done meme, but I wouldn't blame them if this was their first reaction

I think the fandom tends to depict Monogram a bit too harsh sometimes. I mean, sure, he doesn't pay Perry well enough and doesn't give him much free time, but that's not necessarily up to him. He's constantly praising and congratulating Perry even for smaller accomplishments like making a cool entrance into the lair or wearing a good disguise.

He worries for him and asks him to be careful during missions.

He organized a birthday party for him even if he got the dates mixed up.

He was literally bawling his eyes out when Doofenshmirtz made all those clones and framed Perry for evil, and he was crying in happiness when Perry proved his innocence.

Sure, he's far from perfect both as a boss and as a person, but he is trying, except maybe the way he treats Carl. That's pretty messed up. But I think he genuinely cares about Perry. He knew him since he was a little baby platypus and watched him grow into the best OWCA secret agent. Of course he's proud of him.

Also, Perry is far from submissive. He respects Monogram to a certain degree, but he won't hesitate to let him know exactly how he feels. Monogram knows what each sarcastic look and side eye Perry gives him mean and acknowledges his opinions and objections.

My point is, Monogram and Perry might be boss and subordinate, but in a very casual, chill sort of way.

Sun Wukong: Man, I’m gonna get fat if you keep feeding me all these chips and junk!

Macaque: I’M NOT! I was eating them and you took them.

Sun Wukong: You said I should try some!

Macaque: I said they were good.

Sun Wukong: That’s not how I heard it

Jay: What if people had food names and food had people names?

Kai: Hey, Noodle, we're having cole for dinner.

Zane: What is wrong with you people?

Kai: Shut up, Popsicle.

Chase: *cooking*

Dashi: *kicks down door*

Dashi: *grabs knife from Chase’s hand*

Dashi: WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR?

Chase:

Chase: What.

Dojo: He’s trying to tell you he wants to cook.