it never ceases to amaze me how in fanfictions jake is the one to be all brave and fight while dirk shrinks away/tries to stop him. like

here is jake. he is emotionally distraught and conflicted due to recent events, as well as unnerved by his close friend. his first instinct is to run away and avoid confrontation.

here is dirk. he is emotionally distraught and conflicted due to recent events, as well as unnerved by his close friend. his first instinct is to STRAIGHT UP COLDCOCK A MOTHERFUCKER.