He is kindness and empathy personified, always putting others before himself and helping anyone and everyone in any way he possibly can.
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This is TOUGH. There are so many to choose from, and Rilo is never one to seek to single anyone out or make anyone else feel less than or under-appreciated. That even goes for superheroes, because they have feelings too! And Rilo really does appreciate all of the strengths and weaknesses of each person and hero, choosing to see the best in everyone. But a favorite universe would definitely be the Spider-verse, due to the beautiful variety and diversity of the hero representations within it.
We can blame dad for that one, a huge comic and pop-culture nerd with a way-too-crazy collection, but really, who DOESN'T love superheroes, and what child growing up wouldn't be in awe of their awesomeness when exposed to the heroics and core goodness inside?! I think every child wants—and needs—to believe that everyone desires to be, and CAN be, a hero, no matter what that looks like or how big or small it may seem. It all matters. Kindness matters.
Again, another really tough question, as there are so many awesome possibilities, but Rilo has always been obsessed with the power of super speed, as that means the ability for more action, help and heroics to be done all over the world.
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