Do you think Ash and Michael are soulmates?
Absolutely. I do think an aspect of being soulmates is an intangible connection communicated through physicality, which the two of them have because when they gaze at each other, it really feels as if theyâre accessing hidden parts of each other
and they can still each other, communicate with touch
but then of course thereâs also the character of their relationship.
I think a really interesting aspect of Ashburn is how fundamentally similar they are and how that creates a connection to one another that then fosters spiritual healing, growth and comfort.
For instance, in 1x07, this is Michaelâs observation of Ash
and not only does she admire his fortitude in his compassion, it also provides her a safe space
his optimism in 1x06 is how their connection begins at all because itâs how she can get to Sarek and itâs how the trust between them forms.Â
Comparatively, in 1x15 this is what Ash has to say about Michael:
and we see throughout the season how her empathy and her affection provided him with tranquility:
and we continue to see that in season 2.
While theyâre both generous with their emotions, they also have a tendency to shoulder burdens tight-lipped, which Ash pointed out in the latest episode:
but that revelation, that communication deepens Michaelâs show of support which in turn deepens their intimacy:
when two episodes before, Michael was shouldering her burden and took the emotion of that out on Ash because she instinctively felt safe doing so (which Ash, know Michael and understanding their bond, points out) subconsciously knowing that he wouldnât hold it against her and when she goes to Ash to apologize, he doesnât even allow her to, he instead confirms her instinctive trust by showing support:
which compels her vulnerability
to which Ash reciprocates
Their emotional chemistry and intimacy comes naturally and organically to them while also taking on a cosmic quality.
On top of that they share the similarities in their liminality: Michael, a human raised on Vulcan struggling between logic and emotion and Ash, a fusion of human and Klingon, both of which are conditions steeped in traumatic events, and in season one they helped each other navigate that
and in season 2 I feel like itâs less navigation and more just being in the home their time helping each other navigate these contrasts built if that makes sense.
This is all to say, that I believe thatâs some soulmate love.
I think itâs worth mentioning that even when their relationship is fractured, Michael indirectly states that she still loves Ash
Thanks to @cuddlybitch @chidis-eleanor @lespenseesdepandee @neryskiras for the gifs.
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