Of course Sullivan would mentally trip himself into thinking that all the remorse he had was for Boo, so actually showing that at least some of it was for someone else was a little beyond him.
Of course I do have to wonder what Sullivan’s thoughts on Wazowski’s “company play” were…
Of course that said about the three having a connection is indeed true. While Sullivan connects with Boo on a more parental note, Randall was still her scarer and also has a connection to her. Albiet it was mostly out of fear, his job, but still.
That is right SgtYayap. Of course, Randall and Sullivan have quite an interesting past that would surprise a few. I won’t reveal why, as I probably already have. Of course also in that little bit of past we see a starting bitterness that Wazowski had started against Randall merely out of a lack of Wazowski’s abilities (which he, like everyone, has), and gets angry at HIM for pointing it out.
Wazowski is one of those people, and I do use that term correctly here, that “rides the coattails of the popular jock”. Although I can’t coin specifics, people like that in other films exist. A person who’s not overly strong, or smart, or something similiar that are friends with someone who is either intelligent or intimidating, someone to “hide behind” while they ride their success.
Sullivan is a great scarer, his “teacher”…who is not Waternoose mind you…saw to that, and Wazowski used that to biggen his own ego. When Sullivan…errm…“obtained” Top Scarer and employee fame, Wazowski USED IT. Whether it was to attack Randall personally, or use the “benefits” Top Scarers have to treat himself (Ex: Reservations, MADE by Sullivan, at a top resturant that is very difficult to get into).
I’m sorry Wazowski fans, but it’s the truth. I’m not saying Wazowski has some saving grace, though escapes me what they exactly are, but he DOES have as much faults as Randall or Sullivan does.
Sullivan’s “offer of a handshake” WAS actually intended as a goodwill gestured. RANDALL, however, thought it was a sly comment aimed directly at him. The reason Randall thinks this is due to him knowing something is “fishy” about Sullivan being ahead for so long, as well as being cushy with the boss. I’m sure that if Randall wasn’t under the effect of the Scream Extractor or under pressure from his boss, and Sullivan had honestly made Top Scarer position, Randall would have accepted the handshake.
At first, Sullivan and Randall actually had a good work relationship before Sullivan started getting ahead. Sure, Wazowski was a kink, but not overly a bother. Heck, maybe even at one point Wazowski got jealous that RANDALL might’ve taken over his role as Sullivan’s friend. But anyways…Sullivan and Randall honestly had no grudge, though Randall had some negative thoughts that he’s been trying to confirm at the time, against each other before. Heck, Randall had no intention to hurt Sullivan before he was ordered, in anger, too. And Sullivan probably didn’t think of it himself (think for instance when Randall was alone after the Scream Extractor was unplugged. If Sullivan had any gull, he could’ve knocked him out in one punch).
Heck…in fact…it seems to some degree…SULLIVAN was AFRAID…of RANDALL. Either it was him being cautious from the fact that if Boo was discovered, he would be found out or something like that…
But in all in all…it’s…sad that the “friend-like” relationship they HAD before was broken up by the same manipulative man. shakes head THAT’S one of the key points that SHOULD be in the sequel. Sullivan and Randall making amends to each other. It will be difficult. Sullivan would be remorseful and his parental thoughts of Boo are still there. Randall is in malice of what was done to him, and WHO did it to him, even when he asked for mercy. They may not make complete amends (face it people, forgiveness is NOT always the answer and NOT always easy), but at least make the start of healing.
shakes head I think one of Randall’s main arguements would be…that he never expected Sullivan to be the one to do what he did…