Let’s talk Equius, shall we? When I first joined the fandom, a lot of people seemed to hate him. I’m here to talk about why he deserves to be loved and protected.

Equius appears a bit conceited at first glance. He buys into the hemospectrum and seems to assert himself as above Nepeta when he is introduced. In the past, it seemed to me that people viewed their relationship as unhealthy. They saw Equius as controlling. He is, but we’ve seen ourselves that it’s for good reason. Nepeta is impulsive, and in their society, that’s dangerous. 

He may be pushy, but that’s because Nepeta pushes back. In this same conversation, just a few lines later, she mirrors him.

Nepeta teases him frequently, and he’s fine with that. He never snaps at her or gets mad, When it comes down to it, he just wants her to be happy and he tries to accomplish that in the best way he can.

They have a playful relationship and he appreciates her.

And, when Nepeta is in danger, he will do EVERYTHING in his power to keep her safe.

I also love this line because “goshdarned sillyface”

He’s precious, okay? Nepeta gives him her hat because he gets it sweaty, and this oblivious, buff little bean is so happy

He tries his best

And he’s not perfect, but we need to recognize that he tries

Equius is a good boy. Love him. I command you.