Neteyam/Relationships

Neteyam's relationships
== Family ==
=== Jake Sully ===
Jake Sully is Neteyam's father and former clan leader.
Neteyam had a close and trusting relationship with his father, especially because Neteyam did his best to understand his father and follow orders. Jake taught him patiently and lovingly, but at the same time was demanding and strict. Neteyam tried to live up to his father and his achievements, but Jake feared for his safety and tried to protect him from threats. He had a dilemma when his son wanted to fight alongside him in a real war. Jake mourned his son's death deeply and mistook Lo'ak for him after he rescued him from drowning.
=== Neytiri ===
Neytiri is the mother of Neteyam and former Tsakarem of the clan
Though it is not shown in great detail, he is seen having a strong relationship with his mother. Neteyam shot a Recombinant aiming at his mother in the back of the head while she was trying to save his younger siblings from Quaritch. After they returned to their home, Neytiri noticed that her son was bleeding and he reassured her that he was fine, causing her to be annoyed at Jake for disciplining him instead of attending to his wounds first. They both regard each other with deep respect and honor, unified in their sense or responsibility for their family and people. After his death, Neytiri was incredibly distraught and was seen to wear his neckpiece at his funeral.
=== Lo'ak ===
Lo'ak is Neteyam's half-breed younger brother.
Neteyam supported his younger brother and sympathized with his failed Iknimaya attempts, as well as the fact that Lo'ak had five fingers and eyebrows, making him look more like a human. Neteyam also often saved him when Lo'ak encountered SecOps soldiers in the woods or got lost on the way back to the village.
Despite the sibling rivalry that can be seen, the brothers were close and have a strong bond. Although not expressed, they depend on each other to watch their backs and support them. He often throws his weight on Lo'ak's side, getting into fights or pulling him out of one. Due to Lo'ak's reckless behavior, Neteyam often takes the blame for the mess his younger brother's causes. Lo'ak harbored a bit of jealousy towards his older brother because he always seemed to win Jake's approval. When Neteyam is buried, Lo'ak can be seen reaching out towards his deceased brother.
=== Kiri ===
Kiri is Neteyam's adopted sister.
While their relationship isn’t shown in great detail, he is seen to be very protective of his sister and does not hesitate to stand up for her, when An'oung and Rotxo pick on her.
=== Tuktirey ===
Tuktirey is Neteyam's younger sister.Neteyam was protective of his younger sister, Tuk, who had a lot of respect for Neteyam who sometimes felt like a dad, and didn't see her as much of an annoyance as Lo'ak did.https://thedirect.com/article/avatar-2-sigourney-weaver-behavior He was carrying Tuk in the deeper water when Aonung was showing them the ilu. After the Skirmish at the Three Brothers, Tuk was weeping over her dead brother, clutching his left arm with both hands.
== Friends and Allies ==
=== Spider Socorro ===
Spider is Neteyam's human friend.
While their relationship isn’t shown in great detail, Spider and Neteyam are merely former childhood playmates and friends. During early childhood, they seem to be closer and then drew apart as the years progressed and Neteyam became busier with increased responsibility. After being wounded in the mag-lev assault, Spider was heard teasing Neteyam when he was being patched up by his grandmother Mo’at. Later on, even though Spider was still caught on the ship, Neteyam felt the risk was too great to bother saving him. It was only when Lo'ak insisted that Neteyam agreed to the rescue. Neteyam risked his life and perished in order to save Lo'ak and Spider from Quaritch. As Jake himself said: "A son for a son". Spider wept for Neteyam as he died as well.
=== Aonung ===
Aonung is Neteyam's second friend.When Aonung met Neteyam, he ignored Neteyam's greeting and stared him down. Neteyam was seen raising his eyebrows and wagging his tail restlessly while viewing Aonung for the first time.https://www.tiktok.com/@tulkun_rxder/video/7193263276522786049?lang=en Aonung and his friend Rotxo laugh at the size of Neteyam's and Lo'ak's tail, comparing it to a baby's.
When Aonung and his friends tease Kiri and Lo’ak, Neteyam steps in and shoves Aonung to the side, earning a glare from Aonung. Neteyam asks Aonung and his friends to leave his siblings alone and to respect them. Aonung and his friends listen and back down, but just when the Sully kids turn their back, he continues to poke fun at them which causes a fight to break out.
During unseen time, Neteyam learned that Aonung had endangered Lo'ak's life in the ocean, and forcefully brought Aonung to reveal what happened to the clan. Despite the gravity of the situation.
Later on, Aonung seems to respect Neteyam's responsibilities as an older sibling and assists him when chasing after Lo'ak. Aonung is seen mourning at Neteyam's funeral.
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