#what with having the Isabella and Ray's Incredibly Fraught and Complicated Relationship Tag on this blog

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#does ray lie awake at night wondering himself if he himself loves/would forgive her #overwhelmingly bitter because he never got the chance to decide #(when heroic sacrifices are somehow just another thing on the list of injustices committed but this time you can't be mad about them) #(but you ARE mad about them) (via @hylialeia)

"Does Ray love Isabella" "Would Ray forgive Isabella" Shut up. Shut up. Does he miss her? Does he still want to talk to her sometimes? Even before her death, did he think about the six years they had together that were normal? Does he miss the person he thought she was? Do you think he grieved for her before she even died?

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This cover I’m more mixed about since Isabella had given up on escape being a path to freedom and happiness by the time she becomes a Mom, and the lyrics in the second half are kind of at odds with that, but I adore the passionate yet soft delivery of the singer. And maybe I like making myself sad thinking of an older Ray getting to the point where he softly sings the first verse to other children (either his younger Grace Field siblings like Carol or potential children of his own)

Dear sweet child, no need to cry I will hold you tight So sleep all your worries and cares away No need to be scared You are out of harm’s way

I will keep you safe and warm Love you every day Reach your tiny hands for the light Take your future and make it shine so bright

Especially if he’s a bit rueful in his performance at times and there’s a little hitch in his heart because it’s what he always wanted deep down with his parent, and it simultaneously connects all of them but makes him miss her some days.