@crown-of-winterthorneā @simulacrarynā @theplottinghousewifeā
I would like to agree with everyone about Dorothyās flawed and antihero character. Thatās whatās so appealing about her and the reason why Iāve recently become interested in her character. Iāve avoided her for years just because I couldnāt understand her, but growing up changed that, I guess. ^^;
To me, Dorothy is the most intriguing female character in the show, (rivaled only by Lady Une, perhaps). Relena is in many ways too ideal of a woman, and while thereās much to admire about her, I find it easier to relate to someone as misguided yet hardheaded as Dorothy. Sheās wrong and she couldnāt be more right! That makes her real to me. Plus, sheās such a flirt and hence fun to write!
There are more profound sides to her too. She has a very painful and complicated past. She comes from a very toxic family, and as someone who grew up with toxic parents, I can understand where sheās coming from and how it might have affected her point of view on life. She does learn and grow, as we see in episode 49 and then EW, which makes her all the more admirable and fascinating.
Dorothy is certainly a challenging character. Thatās why Iāve been shipping her so hard with Heero lately. I think he can learn a lot from her, and she from him. I donāt think 1xD (or Dx1ā¦) is all that far-fetched. Iāve certainly seen other ships between characters who barely even met during the show and they worked wonderfully. I wonāt try to justify where, when and how Heero and Dorothy might connect. One thing is for sure - it would be years later and by pure chance. And I think it would work. Why?
Well, Relena is someone Heero would like to protect and turn to for comfort, but Dorothy is someone who can understand him to the depths of his dark soul. Relena might never flinch at the sight of the ugliness he holds inside, but she can never understand it the way Dorothy can. She can comfort him, heal him to a degree, but he would never allow himself to let the demons out completely in front of her. He wonāt let her get too close because Relena is someone Heero wants to shelter from the beast still dwelling inside of him. Dorothy, however, is capable of taming this beast. She will force those demons out of him, healing him in a way Relena could never do, no matter how deep is her love for him.
Heh. This makes me think of this song:
P.S: I know Iām not the most communicative person in the world, but if you ever feel the need to vent/chat/rant/etc., @theplottinghousewife, Iām here. Iām usually available in the mornings (EST) or very late at nightā¦
