Alright I’ve seen enough takes on this and while I understand everyone’s viewpoint and validate it I want to give mine bc mine is probably a very niche perspective.
When it comes to the relationship between Gregory and Vanessa, I do view them as siblings. And no not in the umbrella way, not in the “this is the only thing that makes the most sense” sort of way, I mean they have sibling energy period. And I’ll tell you why.
Bc I do not view them as being immediate found family. At all. They have too much trauma both independently and with each other. I don’t even think they’d like each other very much at first. I feel like their initial relationship would be more of a ”you saved me so I’ll return the favor by helping you out” way.
Personally. I don’t think relationships with strong bonds should immediately go into something romantic or familial (maybe it’s cuz I’m raging aroace and very platonic/queerplatonic bc I know that’s an unpopular opinion) but in my eyes, you NEED TO BUILD A FRIENDSHIP FIRST. and I think that’s exactly what they’re gonna do.
They’re gonna slowly and gradually form a friendship, one that most people would think is strange and unusual bc it’s an adult and a child but let’s be fr neither of them are what you’d consider “typical” (yes I personally hc them both being ND. Again, this is my opinion). I also don’t think they don’t really give af what people think. So why would they bother putting a label that they don’t really agree with on them? No imo they won’t do that unless they truly do mean it.
Again, this could very well be projecting. But I am personally someone that doesn’t like being given a “sister” label unless it’s actually meant. Maybe it’s my extreme sibling complex. But I don’t think I’m wrong for feeling that way. And imo, I think overtime they would view each other in the way best friends view each other as siblings. I don’t even think there would even need to be anything legal. But if there was, she would be a legal guardian at best. Bc it still gives the freedom to identify how they choose. And to me, it’s very similar to Lilo and Nani from “Lilo and Stitch.”
Bc I think two things can be true at the same time. Vanessa can be a caregiver, and have some responsibilities when it comes to making sure Gregory is ok and kept safe. But also, she herself needs someone to take care of her. Bc she can’t. And while I do like the idea of Freddy taking care of them both, I also like them taking care of each other.
She definitely has aspects that could be seen as maternal, but I don’t view her as essentially parental. She simply isn’t ready. There’s too much trauma and a bit of emotional immaturity (again not a bad thing, she’s very childlike imo). I think she sees him more equal than that. Not someone that is helpless and needs to be watched 24/7. But someone that needs a little guidance every now and then. And that’s where I think looking up to her in an older sibling kinda way comes in.
She’s like a combined playmate and caregiver. An equal partner but also someone that takes on the worst of the burden so he doesn’t have to. Even though he will do so anyway bc he cares that much about her.
So yea, that’s my take on their relationship. Again, it’s just my opinion, and I understand people not agreeing and wanting something else for them. But this is how I choose to view them, and I don’t think that it’s wrong ❤️
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What's Lola look like? Like what're her colors and stuff cause I wanna draw her
Oh boy oh boy and next up on questions I don't have a concrete answer to—
All I know for sure at this point are a few loosely connected details, which I'm putting under a cut bc some of them are body horror adjacent:
Fur was bright yellow back when she was still a mostly normal troll; not much of that would remain, if any, due to part of her magic's toll involving discoloration and also the centuries she spent pretty much rotting alive in her tomb
Hair is kind of ethereal, smoky, not much like hair at all anymore. Color undecided.
Massive hole through her chest with crumbly gray edges. Might contain a small void in there might just be a regular hole
Capable of floating/flying and doesn't often walk. Consequences of her magic litter her body and the centuries spent in her tomb she kind of rotted alive
Empty eyes,,,, not sure if blank white or black would work better. Has no discernible iris or pupil. Eyes were likely green back in her youth
Died/got sealed/became immortal when she was in her late twenties-early thirties. Has rotted a bit over the centuries, though she does like to assume a more youthful appearance
Capable of whatever body horror she needs. Often just turns her head 180° instead of actually turning around. Neck makes a cracking sound but that's intentional on her part
Bones???? When Branch first met her her face was kinda just her skull, but she's since managed to put together an actual face over that. Again she's capable of whatever body horror she needs at that moment
Wears a few little bracelets and charms that Branch made for her when he was little
Crown??? Not sure yet what it's made of but ofc she's wearing a little crown she wants to be Queen of the Universe. Would also likely adorn herself with jewelry
Clothes would change throughout the movies as she sees fit. Sometimes she's covering the hole in her chest sometimes he's wearing translucent/sheer fabrics to emphasize it sometimes she's going fully topless. it's not like she has tits to worry about!
In her early years with Branch she was mostly wearing clothes made from spider silk dyed with whatever they had on hand (berries, flowers, blood, yanno, the usual). In the second movie she's since upgraded a bit to try and reflect the "royalty" look she's going for, with jewels and accessories to match. In later appearances she's still got nice clothes but the Queen thing is toned down a bit unless she's got a scheme brewing.
but yeah if you wanna draw her go wild!! i won't stop you!!
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