#i am spreading the ashler agenda one day at a time ✌️

[tragedry]

i think ashler is at its core is the kind of ship where two like-minded individuals are able to not only challenge each other for their betterment, but they're also able to see through each other's shortcomings and offer their support.

i'll go into detail about what i'm talking about once i finally compile (and straighten out) all of my thoughts into a meta post, but for now let me just say that what i find so interesting about them is that they have the potential to be the type of ship that not only fits the "i would kill/die for you" dynamic, but would be able to offer each other rest. they are the "i would take a break for you, i would be able to rest and take it easy for you, specifically because i know i am not alone, you are here with me, and that reassure is enough to keep my thoughts at bay"

it's the appeal of tyler (who at a young age has been set to taking the responsibility of making the big decisions for his family) being able to trust that ashlyn is capable enough for him to entrust his loyalty and his obedience to her, and in turn ashlyn (someone who is only just starting to feel the weigh of everyone's life on her hands) has someone like tyler (who's entire life has been experiencing what she's going through) to question her choices so that she can make sure that every plan she makes and sets will have little to no drawbacks, thus strengthening her role as leader.

sure they may have started off pretty shaky at first, but look at them now, and see how much potential they can have— especially now when they've become so much closer and trusting of each other.

also, look me in the eyes and tell me this post isn't ashler-coded to you (you can't)