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the mighty nein | character posters (part 2)

date night ❤️ [C2E126]

after 3 weeks, i finally finish my beauyasha date art! amidst all the other crazy shit that’s happened since then, i still got this episode on my mind.

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If you hadn’t seen your soulmate in ages you’d cry too

I'm actually.... Very Pleased with how Marisha is playing Beau, particularly with her relationships with the rest of the Nein and not just for shipping cause like

there's a significant amount of media (mainstream and otherwise) that tends to play up tropes of wlw characters developing feelings for close friends and then make it unhealthy for the sake of ~drama~ and yes, there are times that these relationships can and do grow into something reciprocal and romantic, but that's the thing; they grow that way

an unfortunate consequence of most mainstream representation of romance in general focusing on the exciting and dramatic parts of relationships (whether that's in the beginning or down the line with some drama) is that we don't often the slow growth of two people together - towards their shared relationship - that actually sustains the romantic base of the relationship

it's that shared investment externalized that makes a long-term relationship last (in a healthy capacity at least, as one part) not whatever internal feelings are present (usually most intense at the beginning)

and it's actually really, really healthy to respond to your feelings not being reciprocated by NAMING them as fleeting, because without any reciprocation, there's nothing to sustain a romantic relationship there, and it is HEALTHY to move on and find happiness elsewhere if someone cannot provide the happiness you're looking for

And yeah, some people can be fulfilled by having romantic feelings for someone and just enjoy their platonic company and never want for anything more, but marisha has clearly told us that beau really, desperately wants to have a meaningful romantic relationship in her life. When Beau said that there was something more meaningful in her feelings for Yasha and that her feelings for jester were temporary and unsustainable, that's not devaluing the feelings she has/had for jester. That's acknowledging that people and relationships change and grow, and that her romantic feelings for jester changed to reflect the lack of reciprocation.

And by elevating her feelings for Yasha - which do seem to be reciprocated - compared to her feelings for jester reflects how her relationship with Yasha is also changing. Her feelings (that she turned away from bc she believed they also weren't reciprocated) are now being fuelled by Yasha's own externalized feelings. They're both putting energy into their growing relationship and directing it towards a lasting romance. It's actually so beautiful to see portrayed cause that's the kind of nuance that gets completely erased in mainstream media and I'm v happy to see this kind of healthy growth ESPECIALLY for queer characters and relationships

unpopular opinion: beauyasha is good wlw representation

“Ugh you all know CR isn’t above criticism right?!” yeah but your criticism is just always stripped down to “The ship I like isn’t happening and here’s why that’s somehow problematic” 

The reason you constantly hear the argument “This is THEIR game and their characters” is that your arguments are not actually anything remotely close to valid criticisms of anything. It’s you being disappointed that your own head cannon is not being honored. 

I know because when your ship is happening, you aren’t complaining. 

the mighty nein | character posters (part 1) 

That’s romance, baby!

That’s the best thing I’ve ever heard.

you love so fiercely you make me feel stronger you make me feel safe

Self indulgent critical role art moment. Beau and yasha said lesbian rights 💪😔