Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-25396609-20191130155818/@comment-27312496-20191215032553

The Devil&#039;s Advocate WP wrote: Honestly, that is kind of weak and difficult to separate from the political aspect. Adam isn't doing that specifically to target Blake, but to rationalize his own behavior towards humans. It is a thin thread to hang everything on with her and it is not like anything more can be done.

Adam: I don't know. I'm out there fighting for us, and when you fight, people get hurt. What, do you want me to just abandon our cause? Like your parents?

Blake: (worried) No! I'm not saying that! I... I don't know.

Adam: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought them up. I just get scared when it feels like you don't believe in me anymore.

This is very much what an abusive relationship is like. The abuser controls by guilt tripping their victim followed up with an apology to keep them from catching on.