Who Even Knows

"if i was orpheus i would simply not turn around" yes you would. if you were orpheus and you loved eurydice, you would. to love someone is to turn around. to love someone is to look at them. whichever version of the myth — he hears her stumble, he can't hear her at all, he thinks he's been tricked — he turns around because he loves her. that's why it's a tragedy. because he loves her enough to save her. because he loves her so much he can't save her. because he will always, always turn around. "if i was orpheus i would simply —" you wouldn't be orpheus. you wouldn't be brave enough to walk into the underworld and save the person you love. be serious

"if i was orpheus i would simply not turn around" as a sign of love? thats nice i guess. but we can do better.

if i was eurydice i would tell him i forgive him when he looks back.

don't misunderstand me. there was nothing needing forgiveness. he loved me so much he had to turn around. why demand an apology for that? i'd forgive him because he wouldn't forgive himself. it isn't about me.

i love reading about the same couple falling in love over and over in different scenarios and universes. quite endearing to be honest.