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A running characterization with Zavala is his strong distrust with the ancient Warmind, Rasputin, believing the machine cannot be trusted with protecting humanity and its interests. Though Zavala once admitted that Rasputin may have been designed and built to defend humanity, time and the Collapse has left Rasputin, in Zavala's words, "a broken weapon", too dangerous to use but cannot be left unattended. Only when he has no other options at all would Zavala even consider getting involved with Rasputin. He would ultimately reach an accord with the ancient Warmind during the threat of the Almighty and would be left shocked when learning that Rasputin was silenced by the Darkness. | A running characterization with Zavala is his strong distrust with the ancient Warmind, Rasputin, believing the machine cannot be trusted with protecting humanity and its interests. Though Zavala once admitted that Rasputin may have been designed and built to defend humanity, time and the Collapse has left Rasputin, in Zavala's words, "a broken weapon", too dangerous to use but cannot be left unattended. Only when he has no other options at all would Zavala even consider getting involved with Rasputin. He would ultimately reach an accord with the ancient Warmind during the threat of the Almighty and would be left shocked when learning that Rasputin was silenced by the Darkness. | ||
Another main trait of Zavala's is his rigidness in his stance towards what he believes is acceptable for Guardians, such as his strong reluctance towards Lightbearers wielding the Darkness-affiliated ability of Stasis, unlike Ikora Rey who has grown to tolerate it. Further, Zavala is adamant that the Traveler chose humanity and gifted them the Light for a reason, with its sacrifice during the Collapse as valid proof of it. However, after seeing the Traveler's supposed inaction during the Black Fleet's arrival would shaken this faith. Zavala would ultimately be left almost speechless and in near denial after learning that the Traveler resurrected the Hive Witch Queen, Savathûn, as a Lightbearer, unable to fathom that one of humanity's greatest foes was given the Light. | Another main trait of Zavala's is his rigidness in his stance towards what he believes is acceptable for Guardians, such as his strong reluctance towards Lightbearers wielding the Darkness-affiliated ability of Stasis, unlike Ikora Rey who has grown to tolerate it. Further, Zavala is adamant that the Traveler chose humanity and gifted them the Light for a reason, with its sacrifice during the Collapse as valid proof of it. However, after seeing the Traveler's supposed inaction during the Black Fleet's arrival would shaken this faith. Zavala would ultimately be left almost speechless and in near denial after learning that the Traveler resurrected the Hive Witch Queen, Savathûn, as a Lightbearer, unable to fathom that one of humanity's greatest foes was given the Light. Ultimately, while Zavala wouldn't pronounce the Traveler as his god, he would stand resolute that Guardians make their own fate. | ||
Despite his rather rigid and orthodox stance, Zavala is more open-minded than he appears as he accepted Ikora Rey's alliance with the Eliksni House of Light and was at the forefront in creating an armistice with the Cabal Empress Caiatl, even getting into an argument with his old teacher Lord Saladin who advocated open war with the Cabal. Most notably, he accepted Crow into the Vanguard despite his former identity as the murderer of his friend and comrade, Cayde-6. | Despite his rather rigid and orthodox stance, Zavala is more open-minded than he appears as he accepted Ikora Rey's alliance with the Eliksni House of Light and was at the forefront in creating an armistice with the Cabal Empress Caiatl, even getting into an argument with his old teacher Lord Saladin who advocated open war with the Cabal. Most notably, he accepted Crow into the Vanguard despite his former identity as the murderer of his friend and comrade, Cayde-6. | ||
In ''Season of the Haunted'', Zavala's regrets and grief would be forced to the surface after spending decades burying it. In fact, it was his own painful past that motivates his policy of discouraging Guardians from looking into their pasts. Crow would even remark that he couldn't imagine a Zavala before the Vanguard with Eris clarifying that he wished it as such, sacrificing that he used to be a husband, a father, even as a man, just to be seen as the Vanguard's commander. However, the Nightmare of Safiyah, would scorn him for this, claiming he puts duty first over his heart. Even after failing in the severance ritual and being forced to face his grief, Zavala remained heavily reluctant to confide in anyone, not seeing what good it would do. Ultimately, Eris would see that Zavala still carries a great deal of guilt in the death of his son, Hakim, and longs for Safiyah's forgiveness for that, even though it wasn't his fault. It was only after receiving comfort and support from his friends and allies did be finally gain the resolve to move past his grief and find forgiveness. | |||
Though most wouldn't really notice or even know it, Zavala does possess a sense of humor but very rarely shows it as he feels he must remain serious in the mission to protect the Last City. It's mostly subtle but he does make lighthearted comments that actually makes those around him, mainly his oldest friends, smile. | Though most wouldn't really notice or even know it, Zavala does possess a sense of humor but very rarely shows it as he feels he must remain serious in the mission to protect the Last City. It's mostly subtle but he does make lighthearted comments that actually makes those around him, mainly his oldest friends, smile. | ||