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speaking of Ashly and this might be an unpopular opinion but, i don't think she's the only person that's capable of bringing out Leon's humanity if that even make sense.,?

i think Leon will find it around any good hearted person he's around and is willing to help but i just think that everyone else gets downplayed in favor of Ashly being ''the only one that can do it" which i just don't think is true

No, you are totally right anon, and you should say it! That's a common thing people do, and it's not exclusive to just Ashley. By wanting a particular relationship to be somehow more important than others, certain characters get raised up in their significance, while others are diminished in their impact. I think RE4R shows it off the best. Truth is, every single relationship there plays its own integral role in the narrative, and you can't single out any of them. And yet you see people singling out everybody, based on who is being favored.

Ashley is not this very special, unique person that is capable of bringing out Leon's humanity. Leon's humanity was always there. That's the entire point of it. Leon's humanity was always there, just like Ashley's spirit was always there as well. They did not bring out anything new or unique in each other, and that wasn't the point of their relationship in the first place.

They both helped one another reconcile with something that was always there within them, but pushed aside for one reason or another. They helped one another grow into their genuine selves.

Saying that Ashley is the only one capable of bringing out Leon's kindness and humanity insinuates that Leon cannot be as kind and genuine with anyone else, and that's just not true. Leon's kindness is an integral part of him that shines through with any person he comes to care for. That doesn't make their bond any less meaningful and impactful. I'd say that viewing it in a more grounded manner makes it sweeter for me.

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Slay

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On my break, you know I whipped out that sketchbook again

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me leaving the doc after writing one paragraph

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Resident Evil 4 Remake (2023) | Platform: PC

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The moment of realisation

quick sketch :3

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No chip, no date

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I think one of my favorite things about Ashley is that she's actually kinda... spunky when you stop to think about it? It can sorta fly over your head because she's not in a directly combative role to show off that trait of hers directly, but through the course of the game we see her:

A) full-on attack an armed, bulky, scary guy with a candlestick, not once, but TWICE. (And you can't tell me Leon doesn't look scary as hell to someone who doesn't know him, I'd be raising my hands up in surrender STAT)

And she was dead set with that, too, regardless of her - admittedly - very flimsy chances of actually overpowering someone like that. You seriously gotta admire her resolve. And she did that while still terrified out of her wits. She's not the type to just sit and not do anything about her circumstances, and we see that right off the bat. And this trait of hers gets more pronounced once she and Leon grow closer to each other, and he encourages her to keep fighting despite her fears.

B) Ashley actually get all feisty and fired up on the armaduras when you first figure out how they function. Her helping out is sweet, but I just love how it got played off as her being kind of reckless. Leon even goes: 'Ashley it's okay, just stay safe!' at her because she won't quit. All while she's all fired up and determined to help him out. And her angry: 'Stay away from Leon! >:(' is so cute honestly. I love how she can be a bit rash to try and help him out where she can.

C) This is a very tiny, minor detail, but nevertheless, Ramon points out to Leon directly: 'your princess is a... spirited individual. I must say, she gave us a considerable amount of trouble!' I'm guessing she did not take her capture lying down and fought tooth and nail with what she had.

D) The entirety of the wrecking ball sequence, honestly. She will help out, and Leon doen't get a say, now stand back and watch! Her expressing having fun with it after the fact, despite her being in direct danger the entire time, is both impressive and amusing to me.

E) Her killing off a regenerator for Leon by making the bridge retract is badass and no one can tell me otherwise.

And after all that sheer insanity, she still laughs a little during that wild escape from the island. Not to mention her playing along with Leon's quips. Shows off the trust she has in him, but it's still crazy that she can actually be genuinely playful in such a chaotic moment.

She's so great, I love her.

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what are yours unpopular opinions about your ships and maybe leon from the remake ? you mentioned that twitter side is wild so i got curious., i hope the question is alright?

By Twitter being wild I mostly meant people being real nasty to each other over very small things, haha! But I have tons of thoughts on many ships, so I'll gladly babble away. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do so, anon >:) Gonna preface this by saying that just because I'm talking about a ship in a 'negative' manner (like pointing out what kind of issues the characters would deal with) does not mean I'm calling it 'bad'. I like conflicts in relationships and I like thinking about how these conflicts would contribute to the development at large. It's my way of saying 'I enjoy this dynamic and I'm going to explore it!'

With that out of the way, Imma go ahead and do them all just for the fun of it:

Eagleone: my unpopular opinion for this one is that Ashley is actually the more bold one in the relationship! In fact, she's usually the one who takes the lead on... pretty much everything. She has that reckless spunk in her that Leon both loves and dreads, depending on the situation. Another one is that I personally don't see Ashley being all that burdened by what happened in Spain. She's just fine bringing it up and even joking about it with him. It's a shared experience that brought them together, and I don't see her looking back at it as a negative thing. Also, Leon is the homemaker between these two. Ashley likes to go out, have fun and do her thing. Malewife Leon for the win.

Vallenfield: actually not sure if this is an unpopular opinion per se, but I don't really view Chris as this oblivious idiot that doesn't realize Jill's feelings or anything. And I subsequently don't see Jill pining for him much either. Their relationship is very natural in how it changes overtime due to their trust in each other. It's more of a slow, mutual understanding of: 'Oh. Things feel different now. But also sort of the same. Let's roll with that'. They are a very down to earth couple.

Aeon: Ada is not a mom. I'm sorry. She's just not. She's a deadbeat dad. At best. That woman is horrible with kids, stop making her a soft housewive, I beg of you. She'll leave for milk and never come back. LMAO On a more serious note, though, I see Ada as someone who has big issues with being vulnerable and communication at large. That makes any close relationship very difficult for her to maintain. She's having fun and flirting until things get emotional, and she instantly pulls away. It's not even because she's cold and unfeeling. A part of her, a human part of her we all have, longs to be understood and embraced as she is. But she just can't bring herself to be this vulnerable. Leon is not an exception to that.

Chrisker: Funnily enough, when I think of Chrisker, I moreso focus on Chris' feelings towards Wesker than vise versa. Poking fun at Wesker's obsession over Chris is entertaining, but there's just something so appealing to me in the angst of feeling so betrayed by someone you thought you knew and admired. Sprinkle in some unspoken romantic tension that was genuine but never got resolved, and you got a perfect cake of sadness. They are my 'doomed by the narrative' couple.

Serennedy: I don’t think I have any actually unpopular opinions with this one, but I like to think that Leon tends to hold back on the puns and quips when he's near Luis. That's because he knows he's a damn hypocrite for always huffing and grumbling at Luis' jokes, while he basically does the very same thing himself lol. He still slips up though, and Luis doesn't let him live it down. On a sadder note, I like to think of Leon taking Luis' lighter, much like he takes Marvin's and Krauser's knives to remember them. He doesn't smoke, of course, but he still keeps it on him.

Clairejill: Again, not sure if this is an unpopular opinion per se, but I don't think they'd be this cool, badass couple or anything. I actually think they'd have a relatively soft and quiet relationship instead, built on mutual understanding of each other's experiences and a desire to be one another's rock. Jill is there when Claire feels like she's not doing enough, and Claire is there when Jill feels overwhelmed by guilt and regrets. They're also very supportive girlfriends. I love them.

Cleon: Hmm... I guess my unpopular opinion is that I see it as a very rocky relationship. Not because either party does not care for the other. Moreso because of the growing differences between them that take place over the years due to their occupations. I like to think of them having to face these challenges. Maybe not in the most graceful manner, but they do pull through in the end. I like my Cleon a bit complicated and emotional.

Metaltango: my unpopular opinion on it is that I don't think Krauser was this violent and cruel asshole to Leon during his training. I actually think of them forming a very genuine and close bond, one where Leon trusted and relied on Krauser to the point of sharing some very personal things with him. And I also think Krauser showed genuine tenderness and care for Leon in turn. He trained him so that he would never have to be hurt like that again, so that he could become strong enough to protect those he wants to protect. Makes it that much more tragic to see him mocking Leon for it later.

Shake: no idea if this is an unpopular opinion or not, but Jake sucks ass at flirting. He's abhorrent at it. Sherry is the charmer between these two. She gets all cheeky about it too. Watch this tough, scary man blush like a school girl because his girlfriend just complimented him on his new jacket. No one is allowed to tease him about but Sherry, of course. He has a death stare that could kill.

Chreon: These two would have issues with communication. Well, to be more precise, it's a somewhat complicated situation where they both remind each other a bit too much of their own pain and past mistakes, if that makes sense. They understand each other's burdens more than anyone else will, but it's also... hard seeing your own worst moments be reflected in the one you love. They both would find themselves getting a bit frustrated and saying something insensitive sometimes. Specifically because they project their own issues onto each other. It's like metaphorically grabbing your old self by the shoulders and shaking them. I like to play around with this duality with these two.

Valeveira: I actually think Jill secretly enjoys Carlos being unserious with her but she's just too proud to say it. Especially if we're talking post!re3 events, where she knows he is a good guy and has trust in him. She'll also steal some of his quips and use them during her own adventures.

Mithan: No idea if this is an unpopular take or not, but I headcanon that one of the biggest reasons Rose seems to be so distant from Mia in her dlc is that she looks so much like her father. I see Mia being absolutely wracked with guilt after losing Ethan like that. Potentially even forming a sense of resentment towards Rose, which just makes her blame and hate herself even further for these feelings she can't control. She feels like a horrible mother that is just going to hurt Rose one day, too. It's sad, really. Mia also leaves most of Ethan's belongings to Rose and Chris, because she feels like she doesn't 'deserve' to have him near her after what she did. Mithan is my go-to for exploring grief and loss.

As for my unpopular opinion on remake-verse Leon... People baby rookie Leon a bit too much in my opinion. He's not nearly as naive and innocent as some paint him as, and he actually has lots of depth and nuance that, unfortunately, gets forgotten or overlooked. I understand the appeal of this wide-eyed cute guy and all, but I do wish he would be given a bit more agency and maturity in the fandom.

Rookie Leon is my favorite iteration of him along with Death Island Leon, can u tell I'm sorta passionate about him lmao

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FUUUCKK FUCKING FUCK. GOD DAMN IT. FUCK!!!!!!! the characters. CLUTCHES AT MY HEAD IN PAIN AND DIES. FUUUUCKKKKK

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This was definitely sherry's idea

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what is it with this man and having guns in his face?

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my first actual contribution. hello mouthwashers