I love the idea that Zenyatta is the angriest of the Shambali
that he who uses orbs of discord and knows how to fight was one who was frustrated with the suffering of the world
who saw Overwatch as a chance to help in a more active way than the Shambali afforded him
the fact that he hadn’t come home in a while, wondering if his brothers and sisters would welcome him, speaks of a Zenyatta whose beliefs don’t fully align with the other monks
And that Zenyatta found Genji and immediately related to him because he found somebody who had more anger in him than Zenyatta felt, that he, unlike the other more tranquil Shambali, could understand and guide Genji better
Zenyatta who is angry, but not weighed down by it–who uses anger as energy, who despite having left the monastery is still one of the most advanced Shambali who touches upon the Iris on a semi regular basis
Zenyatta who is passionate, whimsical (”I dreamt I was a butterfly”), strong and emotional, but who has enough mastery to use that emotion to help him succeed. Who taught Genji the same, that anger isn’t a bad thing if it’s balanced, if it’s channeled into the energy to do and be better, and to help others.
Jack: you need a uniform
Winston: do you know what a 600lb gorilla uses as a uniform?
Jack: Whatever he wants?
Winston: I was going to say whatever is standard for the team but thanks!
Winston, to Tracer: I’m going to wear my explorer cosplay!
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