#otp; what i see in you i hope you find in me (carol/ezekiel)

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i’m a Serious RP Blog (TM) 

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Im going to try to lighten the mood and explain why i ship Caryl and what they mean to me.

I started to ship them in season 2 with Cherokee rose. I dont remember if this is a deleted scene or not, but when he brought her to the field to show her the flowers, the way he looked at her in this moment was clear as crystal. He was falling for her. Part of me is still convinced canon was supposed to happen in s2 or 3. But then i remember that she was supposed to be killed early (at least this is what i read a long time ago) so i dont know.. unless the plan was to have them canon and then her dead shortly after.

The bus scene, His reaction to her banishment, this f... reunion in No sanctuary, Consumed, them living naturally together in Alexandria at first (just like .... Richonne, may I say)... season 6.13 hug, 6.14 what did they do to you, season 7.10 emotional reunion... everything was screaming love. Love, love, love. IN love.

I never worried about Beth. She was freaking 17. I never worried about Toby although i still dont understand what was the point. I never actually worried about Morgan although some people did: it was just a "ennemies to besties" trope and relationship.

I did worry about Zeke and unfortunately i was right. I did worry about Connie and still do sometimes. Leah never made f..ing sense.

But i dont care about all that. Caryl is my OTP. There are other shows where i find myself able to multiship, but not in twd and certainly not with Caryl.

They dont function well without each other. They would do anything for each other. They would kill for each other (Richard??) Daryl lied for her ("everyone's all right"), they protect each other and are there for each other when needed, they are each other's priority, each other's person. He only had her safety and mental health in mind all season 10. He said he would destroy boats if she didnt stay. Yeah, he said "i shouldn't have asked you to stay!" later in find me but he was hurt (he even said something similar to Michonne in 10.03, basically he was hurt all season because he could not reach Carol).

Carol broke up with ezekiel and never looked back, despite what Zeke would want (i still hope this wont change in 11c). She litteraly broke down in tears thinking Daryl could hate her. She looked at him like he was the moon and the star in stradivarius during the camp eating scene. She was the first one in s2 to see through his bullshit and how big his heart actually was.

They might never be endgame, but they are canon in my heart.

This warmed my cold, dead heart, so thank you for taking the time to write it. I think you're right that it would have been very typical of the show to canonize them right before killing one of them off, and I'm glad we got to watch their relationship deepen and grow organically despite the obvious frustrations of a slow burn. Other "love interests" aside, Daryl and Carol have something special that I'd argue no other characters on the show or any other show have. They really are everything to each other. Hence, why it is so devastating to think of their bond going to waste, but let me stop there before it gets too angsty (another post for another day).

Again, we can continue to have "the conversations," but my inbox is always open for asks like this too. Just saying <3

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Carol and Ezekiel for the kid meme

Name: Sarah Peletier

Gender: female

General Appearance: She’s almost the image of her father, big dark eyes, lots of dark hair, and his bright wide smile when ever she gets happy. Her hair is curly and usually braided against her head or worn natural. 

Personality: She takes after her mother, she’s quiet and observant, she can put up a facade for whoever she needs to be. But she can also be playful and outgoing when she’s comfortable. She adores her older brother and is known to drive him a little bit crazy trying to follow him everywhere

Special Talents: She’s a performer like Ezekiel and Henry. She has a particular knack for remembering poetry.

Who they like better: Neither of them really, they’re both pretty equal in her mind. 

Who they take after more: Definitely Carol. 

Personal Head canon: Ezekiel is the one who does her hair, he has experience with textured hair and he loves bonding with his little girl over her hair. 

Face Claim: Amandla Stenberg

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Well I can't help but remember That one snowy afternoon When we were talking 'bout the future And all the things we were gonna do And I know this time there's no good reason Left for me to stay But if these trains are second chances Why'd I watch mine roll away

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He came home to her crying at the top of the stairs He asked, "baby what's the matter?" as he pushed back her hair She said honey I'm sick, what the hell did I do? And with hate in his heart he screamed at the moon

Please don't take her away from me She truly is everything that I have left As selfish as it may seem, I need you here with me

Day after day, he stood by her side, while "Sleepless in Seattle" played through his mind Forever seems longer when you've got your whole life but forever is forgotten where the end draws the line She said "honey just listen, listen to me, we should be together in a boat on the sea" He held back his tears, and spoke quietly, "When I picture forever, it's you here with me"

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Howling ghost they reappear In mountains that are stacked with fear But you're a king and I'm a lion-heart And in the sea that's painted black Creatures lurk below the deck But you're a king and I'm a lion-heart And as the world comes to an end I'll be here to hold your hand 'Cause you're my king and I'm your lion-heart