I think you do have a different perspective than a lot of us. And I definitely think the ship is still there in s2, just...now TPTB clearly know it's there but still aren't sure what to do with it.

Part of that works with the characters, Jeff's hesitance to do anything about the feelings there between them, his commitment phobia, and all that. So some of it feels character tentative and some of it feels writer tentative.

I honestly never even considered the age difference until I got into fandom (if I'd waited til this year the show would have brought it up), I just don't notice these things. And even when I do, I don't care.

If I ever am willing to spend the money and get a paid account with more icons I totally want some Community ones.