"You can't die before me!" and "Only I can kill you!" are the words Taigen (in green) repeats to our protagonist Mizu (in blue). They were childhood enemies and now they are rivals.

But both of them feel sexual tension and Mizu's feelings for Taigen are not platonic kind. After all, Mizu is into strong men who can hold their ground when fighting with him.

They fight alongside each other and make painful sacrifices for each other. They deny their feelings and desires.

My tribute to the Resident Evil 2 remake in the style of a midcentury kid lit book.

This particular scene between Mel and Jayce was my favorite. Jayce is so at ease at being vulnerable and expressing himself with Mel. When he laid his head on her lap, Mel was so surprised and shocked by it (look at her face in the first picture), she never expected him to put all his vulnerability out in the open like that. It’s soooo nice to see Jayce being vulnerable around Mel. I think it’s because aside from Victor, she was the one of the few who actually gave him a chance to complete Hextech. I mean she was obviously intrigued the moment he had to defend his research before the Council. I like the way their relationship progresses from here on out. 

Jayce: Improving lives. Solving real issues, not just trade disputes. Viktor saved my life once. Now, he needs me and there’s nothing I can do. I hate feeling so useless.

Mel: I didn’t realize you were so close.

Jayce: He’s like my brother. ( exhales and lays his head down on Mel’s lap without thinking about it).

Mel: (Mel’s expression changes to shock). Why did you come to me with this? (not once considering this man adores her and wants comfort from someone he cherishes and admires and feels comfortable enough to do this. It shows Mel doesn’t open up so easily, even if they were intimate the night before. I also think some part of it had to do with Jayce being gone when she woke up and thinking it was a one-time thing.)

This moment when Jayce simply wanted Mel’s advice and reassurance. It wasn’t politically motivated or had anything to do with science. Ad Jayce admits it too! Which leads to Mel opening up about her own past.

Jayce: I just… Nothing feels impossible when I’m with you. (he gently grabs he hands, and Mel is searching for the right words, I think. It prompts her to open share about her family and that she’s an exile.)

Mel:( sighs ) I’m an exile from my family. 

Jayce: (asked shocked) What? Why? 

Mel: I fell short of Medarda standards.

Jayce (scoffs in disbelief, which was my exact reaction): I don’t believe that for a second. Do you?

Mel: You should be with him, Jayce. We can’t change what fate has in store for us, but we don’t have to face it alone. (I noticed Mel doesn’t react to his question and I really hoped we’d gotten a scene where the two continued to talk about Mel’s situation. Deep down I think she does believe she falls short of her family’s standards. [A fanfiction of this would be awesome!!]

Jayce (smooches the back of her hand as they both stare at Mel’s artwork) : It’s a beautiful painting.