And to be clear, this isn’t about all Elriels. I’ve actually spoken to Elriels who are exhausted by the toxic side of the fandom because they feel it’s ruined their reputation. I feel the same about some Gwynriels and Eluciens—there are people from both groups who have pissed me off, and I’ve kept them blocked.

Gwynnnies hair color

If you're depicting a Black character as being hanged, you don't get to hide behind "it's just fandom" or "it's just a joke." Hanging imagery carries an undeniable historical association with the lynching and racial terror inflicted on Black people. WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU. YOU ARE A RACIST FUCKING POS.

his shadows constantly drifting toward Gwyn before Azriel even realizes she’s there

curling around her hands/hair/shoulders

hiding in her hair because apparently they have decided she is HOME

appearing whenever she laughs

getting all cute and curious around her while Azriel is just standing there like 🧍🏻‍♂️

Gwyn noticing what they’re doing before he does