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I’m not afraid to admit that I cried when the whole auditorium started singing.
I feared the worst when John mentioned it was ‘beyond him’ to bring Nate back.
I am pleasantly surprised, and intrigued, by the rest of that scene. Season 5 looks hella interesting.
So is anyone going to talk about that steelatom cheek kiss or???????
Okay. Sure! Let’s talk about it.
According to Nick and Brandon, it was improvised away from the script. They thought it would be funny if Ray did what Sara did, and it was. Mission successful.
But let’s really talk about the kiss.
Nate and Ray are bros. Close bros. The bro’est of bros. And we all know bros a lot like them - chest bumping and hugging at every turn. The level of intimacy and openness displayed with such a small, quick, impromptu gesture is almost never portrayed in media between two men (sports events notwithstanding).
Brandon’s little improvisation smashed through what the audience would expect from a couple of bros. I bet there were a few uncomfortable seats in the crowd. I certainly hope there were uncomfortable seats.
I’m not saying they’re in love, but I am saying they love each other. They even admit it to one another earlier in the episode. In fact, that admission is probably what prompted the kiss, contextually - Ray really couldn’t say anything he hadn’t said yet, and with limited time to vacate the room, he thought a hug would last too long - he’d probably hang on too tight, considering the turmoil inside him. (this is all speculation, of course)
Of course, the steelatom shippers like myself are going to latch onto this episode pretty heavily, because of those admissions and that little kiss, but remember that this was a gesture made out of love for a friend who had lost his father, not some kind of sexual gesture or admission of actual romantic interest.
If I talk much more about it, I’ll be getting into tinfoil hat and shippy territory, which I don’t really want to do for this post.
Just know -
Nate and Ray love each other, and this shows that they’re not afraid to show it.
Take that how you will.
You’re obviously new here.
This 100% I’m hoping if they try something, they realize they don’t really fit very well romantically together.
This is what I’m expecting, if I’m being honest.
That being said, I don’t like the pairing, but I’m not going to bitch about it.
- Fraggle Rock reference - Shade thrown at the rest of the Arrowverse's crossover event - Charlie's Angels spoof - Guardians of the Galaxy spoof - A song about working together to make friends with magical monsters - Matt Ryan was on the screen in three places at the same time - One character was a cat, then not a cat, then a cat again, then a puppet human, then a human - One character died like three times, but it didn't take
And this is a science fiction/fantasy series starring an assassin, a super genius, a historian, a shapeshifter, a warlock, a pyromaniac thug, a woman with a magic wind amulet, and agents from a bureau that oversees the stability of Time Itself.
For real, how do people not like this show.
Well, more like “what happens wit Constantine in the second half of the season” theory.
We now know that John was involved with Desmond around the time he and Gary got to know each other (~6-7 months ago puts us at the beginning of summer, near the end of last season). Gary told us early on in season 4 that Constantine “broke it off” with him, and now we can see why - the man is clearly still grieving the loss of a loved one, and isn’t ready for that kind of relationship.
Gary moved on to having a crush on Mona, who - thanks to Nate (don’t ever change, you big lug) - is now courting the Kaupe. Once Gary realizes this, he’ll probably be forced to move on again, which probably won’t happen until around the time in the season that the team deals with Constantine’s stuff.
I don’t see Desmond getting out of hell. Constantine’s kinda cursed like that.
So my theory is that Gary and John will kind of find each other again and be the healing factor to each other’s stress from the season. I know John’s not a romantic/love-heals-your-wounds kind of guy, but being with someone in a mutual time of need has a way of breaking the rules across the spectrum.
Here’s hoping I know what I’m talking about, because it’s about time we had some male gay representation in the Arrowverse (I’m looking at you, Arrow writers. Stop ignoring Curtis.).
A/n: I was absolutely living for the fact that we had some m/m fan service this week. We’ve had one - one - other instance of that across four shows and 7 years.
A feel-good Nate fic following the events of 4x06, where he visits the current Legends roster for no reason other than to just say hey. There is implied Steelatom, but tbf it’s not weird to have a bro over to your house for dinner once in a while.
A little piece of me is going to die every time one of the Legends mentions how they miss Nate. According to Tala, it’s going to be a recurring thing this season, and I’m not prepared for it.
- Nate now comes back to the Waverider regularly for D&D night with John, Gary, Zari, and Ray. He’s the group’s quirky Rogue.
- Nora gets exclusive wandering privileges in the quarantine quarter at the Bureau, as long as Mona or Ava is accompanying her. She’s partial to the Baba Yaga.
- Nate is really close to getting a karaoke night at the Bureau. Hank’s the only one saying no, much to everyone’s dismay.
- Mona found one of Sara’s shoes in Ava’s office, and won’t stop giving her boss a hard time about it.
- Ray now has clearance by both the Bureau and the Legends to fill his hug quota, either by Nate or by Nora, whichever is more easily accessed at the time.
- Mick started sending Nora drafts of new story ideas to help fill her time, which she edits and sends back.
- Nate and Charlie have gotten drunk together at least once a week for the past month. Constantine joins them from time to time. Mick joins them every time.
- Zari’s in cahoots with Mona about trying out delicacies intended for the fugitives. The safe for human ones, at least.
- Sara, now having a steady source of income, has started saving up for a small memorial in her dad’s honor.
- Gary’s in debt to the Bureau for losing business apparel, including suits, shoes, time couriers, and even glasses on the Waverider. No one is sure where they’re all going, but Constantine has been overly protective of his closet as of late.
- By Hank’s request, Ray has contacted Cisco regarding a “more economic” time drive replacement, in case it’s needed in the future. Cisco has no idea what that means.
- Gideon’s new facial projection makes Ava do a double take every time.
