#I bet herc and mako are trying their best to support them
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driftwithme · 1 year ago
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I like the idea of Raleigh doubting himself a bit when it comes to engaging on a romantic relationship. The idea of him feeling insecure, second guessing his every decision 'cause he wants to do things right.
It's something that doesn't translate to the friendship or co-pilot aspects. He knows how good he is piloting, he can give all of himself in a friendship 'cause he loves helping people and seeing others happy, but romance?
Raleigh Becket takes romance very serious.
The problem is not how he feels or what he wants to give. He's worried about not being enough, 'cause he can be a bit distant due his trauma. He's worried about his ptsd getting in the way, he doesn't want his job as a pilot to get in the middle either, there's his whole relationship with Mako, a part of him that not many could accept or began to understand.
With Mako, although she is his priority, theirs is not that type of bond. It can hold romantic aspects, but it's not traditional friendship or family bonds, but something unique and soo different. He knows is not that type of love.
There's a version of romantic and sexual love for Raleigh that is all passionate, a bit selfish to his standards, something that burns and that demands and shows a side of Raleigh similar to his fighting spirit. Relentless and all encompassing, caring, soft and gentle if he wants but with an intensity he's afraid of sometimes, 'cause what if it scares his lover away?
What if he lets someone in and hurts the person? He can stand getting hurt, but not being responsible for the pain of someone he cares deeply about.
By expressing what I mean throught a part of the novelization, when Yancy says he's tired of Raleigh not taking what he wants, that's it. Maybe Yancy is jealous of Raleigh, but that also tells us Raleigh is not that cocky or even confident when it comes to love. He's smart and perceptive, sensible to a degree, he isn't afraid of taking risks--- except for romance.
And that's something I adore for him as a character. It gives him depth, it shows what type of man Raleigh is, how good is his heart, how much he cares.
I looooooove his goofy ass so much <3
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