I love this whole interaction Lal and Wine have at the bowling alley, for so many reasons. But this moment is my favorite.
This moment is so indicative of what draws Wine to Lal. Yes, the chemistry is always chemistry-ing with these two, but it’s a little more than that here. Lal offers Wine some encouragement, with a great little ritual, crafts a little innuendo about “eating” her name to transfer her skills. It’s one of the cooler moments for Lal’s flirting game, in my opinion.
But it’s Lal’s response to Wine’s refusal that I love. Because it’s just…accepted. Wine says she doesn’t want it (which is a lie) and Lal is just like…okay then.
Like, imagine being Wine, who is constantly being pressured to drink and be nice and “not misunderstand” men, even when she says no ALL THE TIME. You are responsible for their feelings and comfort. What you want never seems to be more important than that.
And then this woman, who you are actually attracted to, who has never pressured you for anything, who you’ve already slept with, who seems to be flirting with you, takes your ‘no’ and accepts it. You are not made to feel guilty, or afraid, or uncomfortable. Your decision, even in this silly, flirty scenario, is respected. Look, this one can manage her own emotions and does not feel entitled to you.
Is it any wonder that 2 minutes later:
