And thus, you, and Colin have said some of the things explaining why I have a very fond affection ~beyond the obviously pleasing visual~ for El Capitano.
I would also like to add that he simply loves her. He wants to be around her, he wants to protect her and share adventures and life’s wonderfully simple pleasures (such as dancing) whether she “needs” saved or not.
he loves her and sometimes, it is just as simple as that