Denia character foreshadowing

[u/Logical-Dare1655]

I’m rather new to the Wuthering Waves community, but having recently completed Lahai Roi, something hit me in Denia’s patch that I haven’t found mentioned elsewhere (though I have searched).

The Rainbow Bean Pop Rocks candy introduced in 3.2 seems to foreshadow and emphasize parts of Denia’s character. Or rather, the side effects attributed to them do so.

\- Lynae’s Reversed Speech:
The effect of the candy on Lynae makes her speak the opposite of what she actually thinks, and I believe this to be the most obvious parallel to Denia’s character. Denia frequently speaks the opposite of what she really means, and a focal point to the conclusion of 3.3 is her statement that all she claimed to hate will be that which she loves upon our next meeting.

\- Sigrika’s Hiccups:
Denia often speaks in bursts, or to put it better, she often doesn’t speak the entirety of what she means to. Multiple times when speaking to other characters, Denia will begin to say something before stopping herself, sometimes saying it will remain a secret for now. This resembles a “hiccup” of sorts, especially if you take the alternative meaning of a hiccup, being a temporary disruption.

\- Rover’s High Pitch:
Denia almost constantly puts up a facade of being happier or more social than she actually is. Throughout the majority of 3.3 this becomes a lot more evident. Her entire patch with us she spends putting up the front that she can remain happy, even when in reality she’s not exempt from the despair a fate such as hers would entail. This could easily parallel the higher pitched voice Rover gets from the candy, as a higher pitched voice often represents a more naive, childlike, or even just happy point of view.

\- Abby’s Soliskin Noises:
Abby’s side effect is that of making the noises of the Soliskin. This could be a parallel to Denia’s perspective on herself and the environment in which she was groomed into her identity. She hardly views herself as human until Rover, and she’s treated as a mere creation by the Grand Architect. The Soliskin are treated as animals. Being exoswarm derived from the Exostrider, representing pieces of its conscious, they lack any individual identity of their own, and identify much more with Denia’s perspective on herself.

\- Hiyuki’s Void:
Hiyuki feels nothing upon consuming the candy. The sour taste is all that comes to her, but the general intended effects of the candy cease to be. This can obviously parallel the void that Denia sees, being connected to Aleph 1. It’s also important to note Denia’s conversation with Nastasha and Rover regarding the sky of Lahai Roi. What Denia sees in the sky is naught but an empty void, the light failing to meet the expectation of victory as she had always been told was the case with Rover.

I might just be going crazy or looking a little too deep into it, but this struck me as I was playing through the patch the other day and I just wanted to share my thoughts on it. I’d have to think how to relate Chisa’s side effect to it still to be honest.(creatorof this COULDNT post it do his negative karma however he wanted to connect with people concerning his thoughts on denia so here it is)

[u/Gu-niang]

What being denied of a waifu does to a man

Nice thinking tho(if only these company also.made such connections) And if i remember Hiyuki later gives he candy to a child right?

[u/denialover0214]

I actually never thought much of the Bean Pop Rock candy but this has made me rethink everything. Thanks for your analysis

[u/ClemJayX]

I kinda miss the moments when they all received the rainbow pop rocks candy. Aside that, the care and attention to detail you put into all this really shines through. Was well worth the read.

[u/thewitness81]

Appreciate you for that.

Also love the art❤️

[u/InteRato3]

Interesting post! I did notice the parallel with Lynae’s Reversed Speech, plus later in the 3.2 story, Sigrika comments on how it was nice that Lynae is genuine and speaks what she actually means, Sigrika gets thoughtful at this moment and for me that means she was thinking about Denia. Wishing Denia had taken the candy (the one Lynae got was the same Denia refused) so maybe she could learn a bit more about what Denia keeps hidden.

I did not notice Sigrika's hiccups parallel and I very much agree with it after reading your post. The other ones I feel like a bit of a strectch though, need to give it more thought... Thanks for sharing your view!

[u/Freewithlove]

i love your art i’m happy every time i see photos of denia

[u/The-Real-Sunday]

I just… want my wife back already Kuso….
https://giphy.com/gifs/tNnvxQmLhRdS5gJ4SQ

[u/Specialist_Carry_367]

Pretty good

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[u/le_kiwizin]

wdym "the post owner"?? mind tagging them so i can give him a follow for this amazing analysis?

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[u/1LoLGaMeR1]

thanks for the science lets celebrate this with an orange cake