I find it interesting that the people who hate Elain for being quiet, introverted and not as vocal about her thoughts and feelings, are the same ones who revere and admire Azriel for possessing these same exact mannerisms and traits.
When a woman shows reticence and reservedness, she’s labeled as ‘boring’, ‘uninteresting’ and ‘plain’, but when a man exhibits these same exact qualities, he’s ‘mysterious’, ‘nuanced’ and ‘complex’.
I love and admire both Azriel and Elain for these qualities - in fact, I think that’s what makes them such a good fit for each other. They’re very similar - but they also have many differences between them that will inspire and initiate such beautiful growth and healing within them together.
I wish that Elain was shown the same respect as Azriel for being soft-spoken and exhibiting a more quiet demeanor.
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