(03-24-2013, 09:42 AM)GrimminFlorida1 Wrote: He said during the 1st episode he keeps his Blutbad side hidden and under control. I remember in one episode he changed into his inner self to keep Rosalee safe. He's changed somewhat but when near her he's less harmful.
Can Monroe change somewhat but keep his cool because he's around Rosalee?
He does seem to have a lot of control. And he doesn't really like to Woge around Rosalee, I agree. A lot of other Wesen really don't like Blutbaden, so I could see him keeping that wolfy side in check around her.
I think part of it is also that Monroe is a vegan (amongst other things). Eating no meat keeps him less aggressive than other Blutbaden.
Since I wasn't too sure, I went looking. From the ever helpful Grimm Wiki:
Quote:... As a Blutbad, Monroe has all the standard capabilities of his race. Strength, speed, resilience, acute senses — all these attributes present while in human form are enhanced even further when he morphs into his Wesen form. Furthermore, as a Wieder Blutbad, Monroe states that he's much weaker compared to what he otherwise would be had he been living out in the wild, hinting that he has yet to reach his full potential due to the civilized lifestyle that he chose. But in exchange, he has demonstrated sufficient control over his Woge, and has shown being able to partially enter it, selectively morphing parts of his body at will ...
Source <---spoiler warning if you go to the grimm.wikia.com ... a lot of pages there are pretty much gigantic spoilers. But the site is really, really useful.
(I've kind of been in love with the Grimm Wiki lately. Sorry, guys.)
So I think that a combination of Monroe's lifestyle as a Wieder and his affection for Rosalee would definitely keep him from changing around her.
"I can feed the caterpillar, I can whisper through the chrysalis, but what hatches follows its own nature and is beyond me."
-- Hannibal (TV show)
-- Hannibal (TV show)