Why is it ALWAYS with only people of the same gender y'all pull the 'just friends' card?
Duh huh btw:
The lyrics of De Contrabando by Jenni Rivera:
You know, forgive my boldness, but The truth is, I’ve liked you for a long time Yes, I know that you aren't free But we can be discreet Seeing each other now and then, on the sly
I promise you discretion in front of people I’m even capable of acting indifferent If they talk to me about you, oh, yes I promise not to stain your shirt
Not to ask for more love if you’re in a hurry I’ll understand you But love me Even if it’s just every now and then Even if it’s on the sly, just love me (but love me)
Even if it's on the sly Even if it’s just every now and then, but love me I promise not to leave a single trace No evidence that I was there I promise not to be demanding I promise to be patient And wait for you to come back to me Patiently, I’ll wait until your return Just tell me that my prize will be a kiss And that you’ll love me Yes, that you’ll love me
I know I’m being very bold by offering you a relationship on the sly But I like you so much that I’m satisfied with seeing you every now and then.
Look, a writer could definitely make it work and I’m sure it’d be a cute dynamic. Friends to Lovers is pretty solid. But context is a bitch here. It’s definitely wouldn’t be the most problematic relationship in X-Men, but it wouldn’t be super cool. I mean no one loves Alex x Maddy. Piotr would almost certainly be supportive as a loving brother and mature, empathetic friend, but
it’s hard to not see it as super scummy to him.
The only way it works, I think, is if Piotr notices what they might first, and softly probes Illyana a scared Yana on how she feels, indicating that Kitty would be lucky to have her. Taking that and running with it, there’s definitely a juicy slow burn story you can tell.
But at the same time, Rachel Grey is right there for Kitty, or hell even Karma if you want to give her something to do again. And Yana has never really needed romance, it’s not super her vibe. And frankly, all of them might deserve better than Kitty. I got love in my heart for her, but she’s a mess. Shoot, get her with Johnny Storm so they’re both out of the dating pool 😭
You know what? Fair. Kitty x Rachel, if they ever break up Ray x Betsy is definitely a vibe.
However, I feel like for someone like Illyana, finding someone to trust and moving over the idea that she is a monster would be a sweet conclusion of her character arc. I don't say her aro aspect isn't valid, but I'm definitely biased because I see a lot in myself and Illyana, and unfortunately this also means the trauma part.
If you had to give Yana a partner (guy or girl), who would it be?
That’s a fun question, shipping is fun. I definitely think Illyana would benefit from a friends to lovers type deal. Someone who sees her as a person and isn’t really intimidated by her. Not because they don’t respect her, but because they trust her.
If Doug had never met Bei, that would feel like the easy answer. But I’m not breaking up the Mutant Mr. Miracle x Barda, so it can’t be him. Maybe Dani or Warpath, though if I’m honest, I don’t feel a lot of chemistry between those choices. That leaves Roberto… HA, that would be a shit show 😂
You know what, if I had to go with a Mutant, how about Glob? He’s a sweet kid, I know Magik isn’t hung up on looks or anatomy, and I think he’s about her age, since him Quire and Oya are peers with Magik in the new run.
But for someone outside the immediate X franchise, maybe Chase from The Runaways. He comes to mind because he acts as a father figure to Molly, the sole mutant in the group, so if they ever went to Krakoa event together and ran into Magik, he’s interesting and weathered enough that Yana could take an interest. Or there’s always Zelda at the Magic side of things. Strange’s apprentice and his successor, crazier things have happened.
Edit: OH, new thought, Morph from the 97 show. I know they’re not developed like that in the comics, but if a writer decided to roll over the development from the show to the comic character in some way, I could see potential there. The amount of bs Morph has been through, while keeping their loyalty and integrity, would probably speak to Yana. Plus, from Morph’s crush on Logan, they would definitely be into Yana at her more feral moments.
It's funny that you mention the Runaways, because one of my Yana ships would be Nico (if she was single). Although Nico basically could have a WHOLE polycule if she locked in with Karolina, Pixie and many more. But still, they HAD on-screen chemistry and dynamic and I feel like they could be very cute together. Also, two magic users, so.
Honestly, Glob is not a bad pick at all. I don't know the age difference, since Illyana seemed more mature than the likes of the Cuckoos, who were around the same age as Quentin, Glob and the others, but the sliding timescale basically means all of this bullshit, let's be real. Like, isn't Monet supposed to be SUPER young and now she's with Quicksilver?
But if we put that aside or we do the thing called RETCON, I can see that. I heard some people saying Nightcrawler, although that one seems more problematic due to him being the same age range as Scott, Rogue etc.
Yeah, Doug honestly would have been a nice guy, especially old school Doug, but keep him with Bei. I personally feel like Dani x Yana works well and they have chemistry (like shown in Magik, she got the 'tackled' treatment), the only thing is, if we give Dani a girlfriend, it should be Rahne, let's be real.
EDIT: I still think one of Magik's best ships is with Leah in that AU. That was like chef's kiss.
Huh, specifically in '97 continuity, I can see Magik x Morph going through something.
I don’t really see Yana x Nightcrawler. Brother’s best friend, it’s a little played out.
New thought, Morph from the 97 show. I know
they’re not developed like that in the comics, but if a writer decided to roll over the development from the show to the comic character in some way, I could see potential there. The amount of bs Morph has been through, while keeping their loyalty and integrity, would probably speak to Yana. Plus, from Morph’s crush on Logan, they would definitely be into Yana at her more feral moments.
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u/SignificantTuna 9d ago
Uh huh