Really? I mean, Starline still admires Dr. Robotnik tenacity but even he has had enough of his crud to rebel against him. Agent Stone doesn't seem to have the scientific know-how for such pursuits and he reminds me more of a loyal puppy. Even with Dr. Robotnik talking crud to him he blindly admires and follows. It's kinda like the making of a toxic relationship.
Everybody has a limit.
Once your blind admiration hit a certain point,
it will turn into ... something else.
Love, hate, betrayal, anger, desperation, or imitation.