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How will Bubbles propose?
fayelovesbubbles:
I’m still bothered by the assumption that it’s on Bubbles to propose. I can see Faye proposing just as easily.
In a way, Faye kind of initiated their relationship starting in the first place. Sure, Bubbles may have initiated that first kiss, but Faye set it in motion.
NemesisDancer:
This question also assumes that Faye and Bubbles are interested in marriage in the first place. Relationships don't require ceremonies or paperwork to be long-term, so the notion that "marriage is inevitable" just because the characters have implied a long-term relationship doesn't necessarily follow.
Is it cold in here?:
With Faye's emotional problems around commitment she's at a handicap compared to Bubbles.
Bubbles, in contrast, is going to take on this relationship the way she took on Arthur.
I think they're in comparable places in terms of how much they love each other and how much each one needs for herself. Bubbles strikes me as much more of a "make it permanent according to regulations" type than Faye is. That's why I see her as the one to pop the question.
--- Quote from: Morituri ---Did people immediately start asking about Faye & Marten getting married? Marten & Dora? Dora & Tai? Marten & Claire? Steve and Cosette? Marigold & Dale? Seriously, every couple in the storyverse has done just as much to prompt this question (ie, they decided to start a relationship...), so why jump on it but only now?
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Now I'm curious. You're placing zero significance on the fact that Faye and Bubbles are the only couple in the main cast who have exchanged vows. How come? I could see an argument that they didn't really mean it but that doesn't fit with what else we know about them.
EDIT:
--- Quote from: KeithCurtis ---Easily. Bubbles almost never takes social risks, and has to be crowbarred into change. Even the simple act of thanking someone for a sweater was a major endeavor, and the social slur she suffered on the way back sent her into her Cave of Despair. Whenever at a party, she is extremely self conscious and reactive. She does not speak up for herself when the social repercussions might be difficult to deal with (Faye's sister's S.O.). She was willing to endure eternal silence rather than risk opening up to Faye and admitting her feelings.
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All solid points. Now that an opening has presented itself, though, I can imagine Bubbles charging through it with the decisiveness and speed of a warrior.
cybersmurf:
--- Quote from: Is it cold in here? on 22 Jun 2018, 10:05 ---Now that an opening has presented itself, though, I can imagine Bubbles charging through it with the decisiveness and speed of a warrior.
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The way I see it, Bubbles now has a reason to interact with "the outside world". She knows Faye has a social life that she will be part of (although she already knows the inner circle). Therefore, she will take what she needs, in a Bubbles way. It's gonna be awkward in a few places though.
fayelovesbubbles:
I’m not sure I’d call them “vows.”
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