You know, I’m not so much saying the I Love You scene wasn’t platonic...
But I’m saying that it was huge, significant scene for Ravi and Liv. It was platonic, at this time. I don’t claim that they currently see each other as more than friends right now.
No, scratch that they do see each other as more than friends, because they have a bond that goes beyond friendship. But no, they don’t see each other in a romantic light. Not right now.
But I believe it can proceed to romance. I think it would be very natural, if they were real people. However, they are fictional, so it’s up to Rob Thomas. Time will tell. I’m also ok with platonic only in canon, though I will always ship the heck out of them romantically.
As for the strength of their friendship right now? I am not denying that, at all! That friendship is why I love them so much, and ship a possible future for them. It would be no little thing. It would have the best and most beautiful foundation. How can I not ship that?
Remember when Liv was recalling her relationship with Major?
“I miss the “girl” modifier, but the truth is, we were practically besties from the moment we met. That’s why we were so great together. Underneath all the love and the desire to tear each other’s clothes off, was the person I wanted to share every detail of my life with. Without that, it’s not really even a relationship, is it?” Liv, Dead Air
Friendship as the basis of a relationship is big to Liv. And with that line, I can’t help but be reminded of something from my other favorite ship of all time:
“Well, it seems to me that the best relationships– the ones that last– are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship. You know, one day you look at the person and you see something more than you did the night before. Like a switch has been flicked somewhere. And the person who was just a friend is… suddenly the only person you can ever imagine yourself with.” -Scully, The Rain King
A show that gave us I think five, actual, real kisses (and one not-quite-real kiss in Triangle, and an almost-but-then-interrupted-by-a-bee-kiss in FTF) across the course of 9 full seasons, 1 mini season and 2 movies. But Mulder and Scully are still so ideal to me. And my favorite scenes of them? Not even the kisses. But having a beer on the couch and Scully say’s “I’m happy.” Mulder teaching Scully baseball. Little hand squeezes. Phrases like “My touchstone” and “My one in five billion.”
I’d like canon RaviOli romance, yes. But if all I get are gems that aspire to match those Mulder and Scully type moments? Even if Ravi and Liv are canonically platonic? I will be so happy. Truth be told, I want both. But if I could only have one? I’d choose that friendship-beyond-friendship vibe.
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