Rocky is also younger than Adrian now because of time dilation- imagine you're distinguished scientist, respected and admired because you sacrificed a partner to Save the world, top of your field- and then suddenly you're walking around with two famous idols half your age
Adrian seeing the blip coming back: will he still like me despite how I've changed
Rocky when his partner has grey patches, more tattoos and a deeper, huskier thrum:
not saying this was for sure his choice, but I’ve noticed Ryan has a strong tendency towards “less is more” that I love so so much. cut unnecessary lines and let the emotion come out naturally. he did the same with the lake scene in Lars and the real girl & the entirety of Drive