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The relationship with Julian is pretty interesting. Although Archon
obviously trusts his childe he also seems to have trouble relinquishing
the reigns of power. He isn't afraid to make his feelings known, and right
from the Pilot he appears to be quite a controlling father figure. The
first time I saw it, I was struck by how odd it was that Archon didn't
even think twice before entering Julian's bedroom, despite him having
company. The expression of disbelief from Lillie indicated that it wasn't
anomalous. Julian, on the other hand, doesn't seem to think it strange
that his sire will interfere in the most intimate areas of his life.
When Archon warns Julian that Caitlin poses a threat to
the Kindred (Prince) he is incredibly blunt. This seems to be in his
nature, and though he is strict he never challenges Julian's decisions in
public. Whether he is more concerned with showing the Venture as a united
front or giving his Prince his loyalty and support is never totally clear.
For myself I prefer to think it's the later, given the obvious affection
and belief he has in Julian.
Archon rarely interacts with the other Primogens but
when he does he gives the impression that, to a greater or lesser degree,
he seems to still think himself Prince, and there are indications that the
other Primogens aren't too keen on that attitude. Cash is the only one who
directly challenges him (Cabin). The only other Primogen Archon seems to
relate to is Daedalus, to whom he confesses his sin against the Brujah.
Perhaps it's because of his great age, but Daedalus is the only other
Kindred Archon seems to be in the least in awe of. During his confession
(Cabin) he is for the first time in a real position of weakness. He
doesn't seem to handle it well.
To me Archon has always seemed to be the archetypical patriarch.
His devotion to Julian is admirable, though he often seems as much his
manipulator as his protector. He is a flawed man, and I can imagine that
in his younger days he was as power hungry and relentless as Eddie Fiori.
It's a shame that we saw so little of Archon in the series, as I'm sure
his history would have made fascinating viewing. I would have loved to
have seen a flashback episode, focusing on Julian's embrace and how the
two came to be so close that Archon would choose him to be his successor.
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