Gundam 00 Season 2 Episode 04

[Kraco]

How does Setsuna going out of his way by actualizing a secondary mission objective suddenly dictate what everyone else has to do? Because, if that's so, then why the hell doesn't new Lockon go, "Yo, folks, we're teaming up with Kataron because I helped them out last time!" or Allelujah go, "Don't shoot at the mobile suit with my amnesiac crush in it. Actually, let's go rescue her!" And if they did, would you expect everyone to just snap to it the way people did for Setsuna's little personal request?

While snapping to Setsuna's command without analysing risks at all was somewhat odd, just dropping off one girl somewhere is hardly equivalent to forming alliances with another faction or trying to "rescue" an enemy elite pilot.

Think of this like you have been drinking with a couple of buddies, all of you living in the same general direction from the bar, and you agree to take one taxi home. However, one of you suddenly brings his girl with him (that you know but didn't expect to be there) and tells you she will be joining as well, and you will drop her off to her place on your way home. It's a slightly aggressive stance but I don't see why you would argue too much against it.

[Buffalobiian]

While snapping to Setsuna's command without analysing risks at all was somewhat odd, just dropping off one girl somewhere is hardly equivalent to forming alliances with another faction or trying to "rescue" an enemy elite pilot.

Think of this like you have been drinking with a couple of buddies, all of you living in the same general direction from the bar, and you agree to take one taxi home. However, one of you suddenly brings his girl with him (that you know but didn't expect to be there) and tells you she will be joining as well, and you will drop her off to her place on your way home. It's a slightly aggressive stance but I don't see why you would argue too much against it.

But the thing is, a second ago, they'd be discussing a group of thugs would be camping on her doorstep, and offered her to stay at someone's place overnight instead. She insists she wants to go home, and one guy says "Okay, let's do it".

(Note, these are like Mafia thugs)

[Dark Dragon]

From my perspective, this is how the scene when Setsuna decide that they can take Marina back played out.

Setsuna did something out of character by showing some sympathy for someone other than Gundam.

Tiera comment was more of a surprised reaction to Setsuna unusual behavior rather than a disagreement.

Ian gave like a fatherly/elderly understanding to Setsuna request and goes off to prepare and his daughter follow his lead.

I think everyone just kinda agreed that Setsuna will be the one to decide what to do about Marina. It's not like they can just keep her there against her will or just randomly drop her somewhere.

Edit: The way Setsuna phrased his decision might make it sound more like a command rather than a request, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.

[Buffalobiian]

Edit: The way Setsuna phrased his decision might make it sound more like a command rather than a request, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.

It's worth mentioning that the way Ian responded was also more like acknowledging a command.

You can really see the difference between "Yoshi, Azadistan it is" and "Ryoukai(?), Setsuna"