Lurking Hornball · 22d
I don't think dh would think jm is ungreatful in that sense, he'd be more confused as to why jm is trying so hard to fight his fate when it could be so much worse. Dh in his current state is very weak and can't imagine rebelling against the powerful neoxian so he wouldn't understand why jm is making things worse for himself instead of just accepting his circumstances. Mks manipulation on dh plays a big part in him not understanding Jm because its not just that mk is rich, it's more that mk treats him kindly. Yes the sex is degrading but mk has never harmed him in any way so dh can't relate to Jm at all when he talks about how horrible his experiences with Jn is. Given how brash and aggressive Jm is Dh would be more scared of him than Mk when they first meet and find him unpleasant. Jm on the otherhand thinks dh is too naive and simple minded for having easily beleived mk's words about them being a 'family'. He knows Mk said what dh wants to hear just to keep him obedient and not because of any 'love' and he'll wait until dh realises it himself sooner or later.
E X A C T L Y! This is spot on. In a way, Jm finds Dh's submission to Mk a bit repulsive because he cannot imagine himself submitting to Jn. For example, Jm would rather bite his own arm off than bow to Jn. Dh is naive, but he is also aware that his body and fertility are being exploited. However, he looks at Mk and goes, "I can fix him". While he does "fix" Mk (loosely interpret this because let's face it, NOBODY can fucking fix the Lee boys except for Mother Nature), his body is still exploited and will eventually be pushed to his limit. Dh also thinks his relationship with Mk is different from the relationship Jm has with Jn, but Jm thinks it's the same shit but in different fonts; he is right though. Like I said, Nomin and Mahae in this story are very similar but also different. It depends on the perspectives
