safe as life

ive definitely talked abt this before, but i literally cannot relate to the posts that are like "ohhh you guys ship them romantically when theyre soo much more interesting as friends". i contain multitudes. i think they are best friends. i think they are lovers. i think they are soulmates in a way that cant be categorised. these statements dont conflict.

the most fun a girl can have is finding parallels, noticing patterns, making connections, contemplating

did you know that in some sources thetis had six sons before achilles and they all died in infancy. imagine having only one child survive to adulthood and he chooses to die young for glory. also you’re immortal and can never join him in the underworld. her only surviving son gone forever when he could’ve lived a long life in peace. and she respects his choice. she literally protects him until the last moment and calls in every favor she has to help him. to ensure it isn't all for nothing