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riventhorn) wrote2019-03-17 07:29 pm
riventhorn) wrote2019-03-17 07:29 pm
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Guardian eps 35 and 36 moments
Just rambling about a few moments I liked in these episodes.
At the very end of episode 35, where ZYL and SW are trying to decide what to do about Ye Zun, and SW is obviously feeling guilty for not stopping his brother, and ZYL says to him, "You are not a knife; you are human." (or presumably the equivalent of human for a Dixingren, but I'm sticking with the term for the purposes of this discussion). I love how throughout the series, ZYL is always reminding SW of his humanity. That he doesn't have to devote himself entirely to war, that he can enjoy things, that he can be hurt and that it's okay to admit he's hurt and let someone help and take care of him.
On a lighter note, in episode 36 we have ZYL teasing SW about his inability to understand electronics. It's the part where ZYL is going to make the world-wide broadcast about what's going on, and he sees SW looking intently at the whole microphone setup and tells him--paraphrasing here-- "SW, even with another 10,000 years, you're not going to be able to make sense of that. Just let it go." lololol And SW, the sweet thing, offers no protest.
At the very end of episode 35, where ZYL and SW are trying to decide what to do about Ye Zun, and SW is obviously feeling guilty for not stopping his brother, and ZYL says to him, "You are not a knife; you are human." (or presumably the equivalent of human for a Dixingren, but I'm sticking with the term for the purposes of this discussion). I love how throughout the series, ZYL is always reminding SW of his humanity. That he doesn't have to devote himself entirely to war, that he can enjoy things, that he can be hurt and that it's okay to admit he's hurt and let someone help and take care of him.
On a lighter note, in episode 36 we have ZYL teasing SW about his inability to understand electronics. It's the part where ZYL is going to make the world-wide broadcast about what's going on, and he sees SW looking intently at the whole microphone setup and tells him--paraphrasing here-- "SW, even with another 10,000 years, you're not going to be able to make sense of that. Just let it go." lololol And SW, the sweet thing, offers no protest.
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I love that moment *so much*, for exactly the reasons you mention! Zhao Yunlan will just keep telling (and showing) Shen Wei this until it finally truly sinks in.
In my mind, this is closely linked to both the moment with the bomb where Shjen Wei's only idea is to teleport out with it and sacrifice himself, and Zhao Yunlan points out to him that Shen Wei should consider how this would destroy Zhao Yunlan) and the infamous kitchen scene where Shen Wei tries to calm Zhao Yunlan's worries by saying "I'm used to pain". Oh Shen Wei.
It will take a lot of time, effort and love on Zhao Yunlan's part to get the idea that he is allowed to be a person with wants, needs, weaknesses and desires through to Shen Wei on a deeper level. Good thing Zhao Yunlan is up to the challenge. :-)
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ZYL is perfect for the challenge. He knows how to wear away at SW's resistance.