Talk:Yang Xiao Long/@comment-28171999-20170823140313/@comment-4010415-20170830012422

So, basically, overall, what tells us what Yang has similarities to Raven is just Tai - someone who knew Raven for years and raised Yang, mind you - said so.

Taiyang: But you gotta keep your emotions in check. Keep a level head, and think before you act. Your Semblance is a great fallback, but you can't let yourself rely on it. It won't always save you.

He lowers his head, sadness creeping into his tone.

Taiyang: Obviously. You definitely have your mom's stubbornness.

''Taiyang faces one of the trees, not looking at Yang. Between the two of them, Zwei moves his head back and forth as each speaks''.

Yang: Oh, so now we can talk about her?

Taiyang: Well, as I have been informed, you're an adult now, remember?

Yang: Well, sorry I remind you of her.

Taiyang: Don't be. Raven was great in so many ways - her strength, her ambition, her dedication to whatever cause she thought was worth fighting for.

He turns around.

Taiyang: I'm proud of how much of her I see in you. But, I'm glad I don't see all of her in you.

Yang: Why?

Taiyang: Your mother was… a complicated woman. Like everybody, she had her faults, but those faults are what tore our team apart. And, it did a real number on our family. You both act like the easiest way to tackle an obstacle is through it. (pointing at Zwei) That strength is all that matters in a fight. But if you just take a second look, then maybe you see… (walking toward her, stepping around Zwei) there's a way around as well. (extends hand) Come on - one more before dinner.

What stands out to me is when Tai said "You both act like the easiest way to tackle an obstacle is through it. That strength is all that matters in a fight." We did, indeed, see Yang acting like strength is all that matters, through her fighting style. Her fighting style had been to just batter her enemy with punches and then unleash her Semblance in a fury when she took enough hits. Hell, when she used her Semblance against Flynt and Neon, she was firing in such a way that her shots seemed random. They didn't even hit Flynt, who was standing still. She just went off on them at first.