Connor’s pride story was so beautifully written. I *love* the way it focused on how our society is so focused on the sexual aspect of love that it at times it seems all-consuming, like that’s the *only* option. As an ace person, that really hit home and I love how they didn’t shy away from using the word asexual either. Most stories about ace characters are just vaguely implied or hinted at. But this… Connor was proud, proudly wrote it in that letter to his mother and the whole thing was beautiful.
I especially love how they distinguish between the romantic and sexual aspects and make it clear that Connor *does* experience romantic attraction but *doesn’t* feel the sexual part. So many people conflate aromanticism and asexuality, so it was nice to see those independently acknowledged.
I also *really* loved the metaphor about the music and allosexuality/sex in general. This is such a perfect example of what it feels like to be ace, especially in a society where almost everyone is allo, and how hard it can be to figure it out. So much is focused on sexual attraction that it can be difficult to figure out that you’re ace, or accept it. Lots of people feel broken, like they’re missing something everyone else experiences, but asexuality is not a bad thing, it’s not a curse. Asexuality is beautiful, and I think this story really represents that.
I fucking *loved* this. All the little details about Tim’s feelings and his thought process, his emotions… beautiful. I loved the mentions of their other dates (tho i wish we got to actually see them in the comics too and not just a single panel in this one comic) and their journey to this point.
Tim baking the cake was so cute, and them being so comfortable with each other was just… *chefs kiss*. I love how it maintains the theme of Bernard making him feel safe and happy, they are so fucking adorable together. i really hope they get to kiss in tim’s special that’s coming out next week iirc. i also really hope tim tells him that he’s robin/bernard finds out.
Overall this is an absolute 10/10, I really loved it.
Also, anyone else catch that Silverblade reference?? Jonathan Lord aka Silverblade is a horror movie actor within the dc comics universe. So Tim and Bernard are horror movie gays confirmed lol
