What do you think about the whole rose and Dave thing?

I already mentioned this in my main blog but I guess I may add my take on the analysis blog too.

Okay first of all- Is anyone actually surprised there was something there? Like. Freudian slips and fighting against Freudian stuff is a big part of both Rose and Dave’s character. And that’s it really, it was a dumb move as teenagers in a doomed reality they were hopeless in. It’s an unhealthy situation, and something they are showcased to strive to overcome as time goes on.

In fact, Caliborn’s gross attraction for Calliope and attempt to make Rose and Dave kiss sets this kinda thing as not just something the comic doesn’t condone, but showcases as explicitly toxic. Were they attracted? Yep. Was that good for either of them? Not really. But the important thing is that they grow, and can just look back at it as this thing to avoid, and at worst, an embarrassing anecdote, rather than an unspeakable horror that cannot be spoken of ever again.

The biggest issue I’ve seen people bring up is the whole Bi Rose vs Lesbian Rose debacle? Which I am honestly 100% indifferent about. I let people be when it comes to stuff like ships or headcanons, but also- An implied, possible romantic bond, when left alone in an unwinnable Session with two of their best friends dead and a bunch of alcohol in the way could easily go for both “Rose is Bi and tried to cope by any means available” and “Rose is a Lesbian and this was a very dumb move made in a very awful situation”.

In other Act 4-related news, you seen the book diss on Grandpa Harley? Wow. And we thought Bro was the worst Guardian. I am unbelievably excited to see more of the commentary, and I wish I could get all 3 books. (Damn you, shipping. Like, actually ‘sending stuff overseas’ shipping, not romantic ships)