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Young Royals Parallels #4 - Kan vi snacka?

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Now, unless Netflix has done my (pitifully monolingual) self a disservice, this translates to “Can we talk?”.  And boy, can we talk. There’s been a bit of discussion already about how Simon and Wilhelm’s relationship is so refreshing to watch because of the healthy level of communication between the two. This is excellent writing by an excellent team throughout the entire series, creating a story arc that is realistic and nuanced, with miscommunication not employed for cheap drama. However, I want to talk specifically about the two times Wilhelm uses the exact words “Kan vi snacka?”. Stay with me -

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The first time we see this play out it’s over text in episode 3, as Wilhelm wants to chat to Simon about their slumber party plans after parent’s lunch:

These three words precede the honest conversation about how Wille has heard August’s plans to stay at school over the weekend and, to keep their little burgeoning I-want-to-hang-out-with-you situation a secret, asks Simon if he can stay at his place instead. First off, this is a brilliant example of not taking the obvious story route, where Wille and Simon stay at school unaware August is there, and August finds out about them that way, potentially using this information in a blackmail fashion - as is seen all too often; the weaponisation of queer relationships in this way. (Keep in mind at this moment the audience is unaware of the events that will follow to close out episode 3, so for most of us I’d bet that stereotypical setup was the prevalent expectation.)

However, what makes this scene so intriguing is when you realise where they are - at the windowsill where their first kiss took place in episode 2. We actually get almost the exact same sequence in both scenes (though the frame is tighter in episode 2 - greater level of intimacy/secrecy?) of Wilhelm alone at the window, and Simon walking into frame to meet him.

(episode 2)

(episode 3)

Most significantly for this parallel though, is that this is the first place Wilhelm tried (and failed spectacularly) to articulate anything of significance to Simon. “I’m not… sorry. I’m not… Wait!” is all we get out of Wilhelm in that scene. He’s trying so hard to tell Simon something, using his words, and he just… can’t. He resorts to carefully kissing Simon back in that moment (which is definitely appropriate and what the situation called for, I’m not trying to say the episode 2 scene was wrong in any way, it was simply not a conversation). It’s also important to note the words we do get out of him aren’t in support of pursuing Simon at all, it seems to be a defense of compulsory heteronormativity. 

The contrast between these two interactions at the windowsill is astronomical. By the time we get to the end of episode 3, Wilhelm’s had some time to think, time to process, time to work out what he wants, time to be okay with his wanting. We’re getting full sentences from him! About his regard for Simon (and Simon’s family) and wanting to be involved with the people closest to him! He’s communicating his wants and needs! Which signifies he’s now comfortable with what he wants, and what he wants is hang time with his wittle cwush Simon. Ugh I just love how it’s the same place, it’s brilliant.

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Now onto the second time we hear the words, this time actually spoken, in episode 5. This is the scene directly after August reveals to Wilhelm that Simon’s the one that provided the drugs. Wilhelm asks Simon to chat; to tell him about Alexander being caught, to ask him about the pills. (Side note: I love this brilliant moment from Omar here, look at how fast Simon’s smile falls away when he gets a good look at Wille’s face. He’s all dimpled ‘my boy wants me’, and then 0.2 seconds later is a furrowed brow and ‘oh no, my boy needs me’.)

This conversation is another example of how this show did not take the easy way out in terms of a plot complication device formed from miscommunication. As soon as we hear August tell Wille about Simon’s role in their illicit activities, an audience raised on stereotypical (generally US) teen dramas would be thinking that Wille’s going to be annoyed with Simon immediately, perhaps take action to spite him, or blow up at him publicly. Or alternatively that this will fester as an unresolved issue and be brought up as an argument later in their relationship. The show does neither of these things, it says to us “Can we talk?” and proceeds to smash all of our expectations to smithereens.

Wilhelm asks point blank what’s happened. Simon is open and completely honest, hard as that must have been. Wilhelm relays exactly the conversation that happened in the little Society meeting. From there the conversation devolves into a… heated discussion - there’s tension, they don’t agree. This is one of the first times, in a conversation between only the two of them, that their class divide hovers like an elephant in the room (as opposed to earlier on, when it’s been other people - August, etc. - pointing out their differences in station). I may be mistaken, but I also believe this is the first time Simon calls Wille ‘Prince’ to his face; which is big, huge, in the narrative of their relationship. Wilhelm was not, in his mind, Simon’s ‘Prince’ before now. Wilhelm likes Simon’s socialist talk in theory, but in this scene he butts up against the fact that he isn’t completely separated from the vaguely anti-monarchist rhetoric of Simon’s. Simon doesn’t dislike the monarchy but likes Wilhelm, Simon dislikes the monarchy and likes Wilhelm. There’s a distinct difference, as with Erik’s death, Wilhelm is now the sole future of the monarchy. What a cross to bear.

And once again, look at where Wilhelm takes him to have this conversation; remember the “Simon. Don’t you know how to read sheet music?” scene? The conversation in episode 5 takes place in the school music room, which we first became acquainted with when Simon tried to talk about their kiss at the beginning of episode 3.

(episode 3)

(episode 5)

We can draw similar parallels here as above - in episode 3, Wilhelm is not really talking to Simon yet. It’s “Because I did say, you know, that I’m not…”, compared to the more developed, mature and nuanced conversation happening in episode 5.

However, the biggest difference here is Simon’s response to a disagreement with Wilhelm. In episode 3, Wille asks if they can forget about the kiss, and Simon nods. He says yes, he says that he gets it. When Wilhelm asks if he’s sure, he says “That’s fine.” (spoiler alert, it’s not fine). At this point the stakes are lower, Simon’s not sure Wilhelm’s in this, he’s not sure what he can ask for. He obviously does not understand in the slightest and is not okay with how Wilhelm is brushing him off, but he says it’s fine and walks away from the conversation.

Contrast this with Simon’s position in the conversation in episode 5, where he stands his ground. He knows now that Wilhelm wants this, wants him. He questions Wilhelm’s assumptions. When Wille talks about his family’s reputation, Simon asks but what about him and his family? Simon’s under the assumption there’s the start of an “us”, that they’re on the same rung of the ladder, and rightfully questions when Wilhelm makes statements contrary to what Simon believed was a shared understanding of their situation. Simon walks out of this conversation too, mind. (Foreshadowing his leaving the relationship stranded?) But we have growth! Development! Communication!

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So basically, our two “Kan vi snacka?” moments are two (of many) building blocks laying the open and honest communication foundation for Simon and Wilhelm in their relationship. The two scenes they parallel back to are where Wilhelm begins “I’m not…” and then finishes “…not like that, you know?”, and to have him then open up to Simon in the way that we have seen is such good character development; similarly, to have Simon now stating his reality, his significance, his wants and needs when faced with Wilhelm’s frustration and anxiety is such good character development.

(Someone please work out how to bottle the creative genius of this show, we could make millions.)

if anyone is sad

here is a game where you’re a giraffe and you stretch your neck to kiss other giraffes 

here is a game where you’re a bunny trying to jump on bells during winter 

here is a game where you try jumping to make the ladybugs around you fly away 

here is a game where you collect blue birds and fly together 

here is a game where you try to land on cars while flying about with an umbrella 

here’s a whole website full of cute games like the ones listed above!

Big Masterlist of genshin resources for help B))

I've posted several different resources on my blog but I'm consolidating them here for easy access and editing in the future, lmk if you find other good resources!

Master spreadsheet for builds of literally everyone, along with weapon and artifact refs- this spreadsheet helped me to learn how to build because the info is very clear and concentrated, so you pick up on patterns easier

Here is a link to a post i did detailing how artifacts work, since the text in-game can be a bit confusing

This is a link to a spreadsheet that helps you determine whether to use atk, crit rate, or crit dmg on ur circlet slot; its niche but useful. Disclaimer: idk whether special cases like noelles c6 is taken into account here, im pretty sure its not.

Paimon.moe- overall just a super helpful resource, its big functions are a character/ weapon buliding schedule (incase you are buliding muliple characters/ get overwhelmed/ need a resin spending schedule) as well as analyzing and charting your wish history so you can see how much you wished on each banner and when you got 4*/5*s. It is safe to use since you dont give a password, it doesnt inject code into the game, and all the code is open-source.

How to maximize each day

I divide my day into active, essential, and discretionary time

Active: This time is spent on obligatory tasks with due dates/deadlines. You will spend most of hours in the day doing these tasks (Things you must do).

Work related tasks

Assignments

Study

Job applications

Interviews

Essential: This time will be spent doing things to stay healthy & grounded. Always prioritize making time for the essentials of life because only you can remind yourself of it. (Things you have to do)

Sleep

Nap

Exercise

Self care/skin care routine

Meditation

Meal prep

Reading

Journaling

Planning

Discretionary: You will spend the least time doing things within this category. (Things you want to do)

Out with friends

Watching a TV show

Reading

Doing anything you like

Catch up on things you could not do

Seokjin: I love you.

Seokjin’s hair stylist: Don’t fucking talk to me.

me, lying on the floor, staring at the ceiling: i can’t believe kent parson still thinks jack zimmermann is his fucking soulmate. after like, what?? 6 years after they broke up, kent literally randomly shows up at samwell and tries to win jack back and get him to join the aces so they can play together again because he’s so fucking certain that that’s the way they’re destined to be, jack and parse, zimms and kenny, a fucking force on the ice, like they were all those years ago. it’s been more than half a decade and he’s still convinced that they’re meant to end up together, that’s literally fucking tragic. that’s so fucked up. listen,,, how fucked up is that

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He knows that a bright-eyed young defense attorney with a burning desire to exonerate their client will take key evidence from a disarmingly innocuous-seeming girl in a cape. Kristoph Gavin taught him that, and Apollo Justice takes the bait.

He knows that, if you want to get evidence from someone or retrieve certain objects, the most effective way to do so is to get close. To be friends. To take meals together. Perhaps even to get them to fall for you. To make them think you're nothing but a helpless pretty face. Dahlia Hawthorne taught him that, and Kristoph Gavin takes the bait.

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They said that a man's love is much more stronger than a woman's love. They said if they really do love you, they do. Why? Because it's stronger for the reason that he loves you than himself. But, I- I'm not in love with a guy. Im in love with a girl, she loves me back. Maybe, just maybe, our love will be as stronger as the love of a man. Because if i said I love her, I mean it.

I wrote this for a friend, and for the people that is in a same sex relationship. I SUPPORT YOU. ❤