#but this may or may not be from personal experiences that im venting through Gabriel

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I have an incredibly strong urge to write a specific type of fanfic for Gabastle.

Hear me out. The Castle infantilizes Gabriel.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, it treats Gabriel like he wasn't a knight that could easily defend himself, but like a child who can't do anything for himself. It's like another layer of codependency I adore with this ship. It frames it as, "My prince, the humans you knew were so awful to you. You are royalty, why should you ever have to lift a finger?" Or like "Oh, my prince, we will do this for you. All you must do is stay there, and not worry about anything." Or even "My prince, you would not understand this diplomatic talk. Let the Toymaker handle this, and we'll take you back to the throne, where you are more comfortable."

Anyways, I'm having thoughts and ideas.