Jinx's untamed nature drives everyone away except for him, Ekko being the only one to match her freak rhythm like it's the most natural thing in the world.
Ekko who is desired by many people only having eyes for her, Jinx's music and untamed nature being the thing that sets his soul alight.
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The "childhood friend" thing isn't even Jinx putting him in the friend zone (like some antis I've seen claim) It reads more like, "yeah, we made out sloppy style.... as friends of course" A. K. A. They're fucking stupid.
Idk, these skins were probably in development before Arcane season 2 premiered so they probably didn't expect TB to have that big of an impact as it did.
That could be the reason why they didn't go too hard cringe levels of lovey-dovey with them. Which is why this feels more like how they left off in canon, that they clearly love each other and are perfect for each other... but they don't realise it yet.
So right now even though TB is soft canon, they're taking the slow burn approach to this. Which I can get behind.
But the sad reality is that unless this is profitable for Riot, they probably won't develop them any further.
Valerie: "Danny, i think your goth friend doesn't like me that much"
Danny: *obviously sweating*
Danny: "Who? Sam? Oh, no, she absolutely adores you! Haha!"
Sam: *glaring at her while stabbing her salad*
Valerie: "...."
Valerie: "That's...nice..."
I think the idea of Miles being “betrayed” by Gwen, Peter, and Peni is really interesting to think/talk about
I personally feel that when it comes to betraying someone, there has to be intentionality behind it; if it wasn’t intentional, then I don’t think betray is the appropriate word to use for it (granted I’m no dictionary, that’s just what I think)
What happened with Gwen and the others was unintentional; they were in an incredibly tight and uncomfortable place in regards to Miles and Miguel (being friends with Miles and wanting what’s best for him, and working for Miguel and not wanting to disobey him because they think/thought that he knows best) and I don’t disregard that at all
So did they betray Miles? No, I don’t think so. But, does Miles feel betrayed by them and their actions? And is he valid for feeling so? Absolutely yes to both of those things
I’ve seen so many people hating on the Miles x Gwen ship…
So I’m making a list of my favorite things about it 🤪
Reason #1: They both have a deep, shared understanding of being superheroes as teenagers.
Reason #2: They both respect each other as heroes and acknowledge each other’s talent and ability.
Reason #3: Their talk at the Williamsburg Bank Building.
Reason #4: They get jealous of each other when they show interest in anyone else.
Reason #5: They make each other smile and love talking to each other: “It’s always so great to talk to you.”
Reason #6: They both relate to having rocky relationships with their dads and can talk to each other about it.
Reason #7: Miles was Gwen’s first friend since Peter. Gwen was Miles’ first friend at Visions.
Reason #8: The obvious spidey sense connection they have with each other, especially on Gwen’s part. Clearly the universe wants them together.
Reason #7: The little things they have to remember each other (Polaroid / Sketches).
Reason #8: How easy conversation becomes for they when they become friends.
Reason #9: Gwen goes to visit him when she isn’t supposed to.
Reason #10: Gwen in Miles’ jacket. That’s it.
Reason #11: Sharing a plate of food together 🥹
Reason #12: They are both characters that defy the norms of who Spider-Man is !!
Reason #13: Gwen considers Miles her only friend. On that note, she directly compares Miles to the closest friend she ever had in her life: Peter.
Reason #14: Miles unintentionally gave Gwen a sick signature haircut. LOL
Reason #15: They can have fun together swinging through NYC. I mean, how many couples have the ability to do that together?
Reason #16: Slow burn. Enough said.
Reason #17: Gwen immediately hugs Miles upon seeing him again and loves to give Miles little taps 🤭.
Reason #18: Miles helped Gwen get the bravery to try making friends again and made her believe that anything is possible and gave her a sense of hope. Gwen helped Miles on his journey to become Spider-Man. She inspires him and he looks up to her.
Reason #19 They make each other better people. Who they are now is because of each other.
Reason #20: Gwen WILL make up for her mistakes. Undoubtedly.
Ultimately, you’re entitled to your own opinion about the ship. But I think the Spider-Verse movies are portraying it really well 🤷♀️.
if yall hate on gwen stacy, yall can respectfully stay the fuck away from me
imagine hating on a 16 year old for doing the absolute best she can with the shitty cards shes been dealt
to yall haters
"Always a dance with you."
Ok I'm like grasping at straws here and not getting my hopes up but Kerri Maniscalco mentioning she would like recs for second chance romances gives me a tiny bit of hope that maybe we'll get the Pride and Claudia/Lucia second chance romance that I long for!! Hoping praying crossing fingers! I want it so bad!
My kid doesn't mess with pistols; you're gonna carry a rifle.
oh, that explains a lot.
it especially explains why I felt like ma meilleure ennemie was so specifically about ekko and jinx's relationship and their feelings for each other, yet it didn't feel like "let's explain everything that happens" type of song, it's more about exploring what went and still goes on between them behind the scenes, exploring what we don't get a chance to see.
it's like connecting the dots, in a good way, like you see the full picture after you complete the puzzle.
anyway, stromae is a genius and I am, as always, right this makes me wanna scream even more about "pretend like it's the first time" and how great it is.