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Oh,Remy...

If you are reading current Uncanny X-men series you might be wondering why would Remy Lebeau chose to keep magical artefact that could potentially turn him into cannibalistic beast. Well, you might be but as for me I didnt even blink. It was exactly what I expected. If you wondering why and ready to read some thoughts about it go further.

Once again I am not most faithful comics reader so keep that in mind. Thats to say you dont need to be that in order to notice certain thing about Gambit character.

Back then Remy used to be wild. Like if we take three most prominent ( thanks to TAS but I am talking their comics incarnations here ) male X-men characters (Cyclops, Gambit and Wolverine) and line them in term of wilderness with Scott and Logan being extremities ( which of course is simplifying since former can be absolute savage and latter turns into wet pupply like once a week) Remy would be way closer to Logan. I would say its not hard see similarity between two.

Theres big difference though. When I think about Scott and Logan even though horrible things were done to them and they have done horrible things ( especially Logan ) it feels to me like in their true selves they both are good men. But Remy feels different.

Originally Gambit was doubtful character. Is he actually royal to X-men? Are his feelings for Rogue honest? From what I read Chris Claremont did originally plan him eventually betray X-men but then character become popular and plans changed. This is nothing new in american hero comics history but image of Gambit as a character with some innate darkness in him remained.

But overall over years Cajun charmer has been softened quite a lot. Not without some grim reminders though. However when he and Rogue finally tied a knot it kinda feels like it took new turn. Of course it wasnt actually new but...

Around eight months ago Marvel made a post where they described Remy as perfect "wife guy". Not only I personally not a fan of the term (feels practically the same as "perfect wife" - there are simply no such people,people) but it didnt work with Scott Summers and I dont feel Remy is better candidate honestly.

But with all this I sometimes cant help asking a certain question.

Has "babygirling" of Remy Lebeau kinda went too far?

And I do suspect Gail Simone might at some level wondering the same.

This

"You have to understand the way I am, mein Herr A tiger is a tiger, not a lamb, mein Herr"

The backstory started with little chaoui trying to be someone different for the sake of his adoptive father. But as soon as Vig gave him opportunity to take it on those whom he perceived as enemies he didnt think twice. The boy got played of course but implications...

So its not that surprising Remy decided to gamble with some dark powers. But then again what for a character who for the most part wasnt power hungry would go as far as risk his humanity for some magical might?

I would say its for not loosing what he has now.

One thing when it was him, Rogue, their trio of cats and they were living of Krakoa. Now it all said above plus three other X-men, four teenage rugrats and also Marcus family. And no Krakoa protection. Sure most likely ALL of them are mutants but so were Krakoa residents.

If thats the case its understandable and its kinda noble. However is it all? No, its not. Theres might be a side to this reason thats not so noble but in a sense even more human.

Remy won. His lady finally gave up completely and agreed to marry him. Albeit sudden its still was pretty sweet. While I am not Romy stan I am also no hater. There are parts I like about this couple there are parts thats I dislike but they are one of the most iconic american comics pairs.

Their biggest obstacle was various problems between two rather than someone else. Did Remy had actual rivals over Rogue heart? Well, if you ask me he didnt.

And with this I probably has to say a few words about Rogneto.

Back in the day I didnt even know about this couple existing in comics. Upon discovering it my honest reaction was "But why though?" Not really because of age difference or different positions but mostly because if felt very random to me. And if I am being completely honest its still do for the most part.

Sure now I know more about this relationship and I liked them in Legacy. But then again I just love Mike Carey writing on X-men overall so maybe its simply his effect. My personal impression on them is pretty bittersweet. While having genuine feelings for each other I believe Anna and Eric both knew it isnt going to last.

I am glad that Rogue had serious romantic relationship with someone other than Remy though. And I am not a fan when some authors or part of readership pretend it isnt part of Rogue life.

Was Gambit afraid of Eric, of his connection with belle? Again I dont think so. Of course it hurt him but I would say he was more afraid of Anna making what he believed wrong choice, the choice that in the end wouldnt make her happy.

Current volume of Uncanny starts with southern lovebirds meeting with their old friend to fight ancient angry dragon in Mexico where two had something akin to second honeymoon after Krakoa fall.

Rogue immediately goes to to embrace Logan. As they always did.

Wolverine however pulls away. Something he never did before.

And here Remy Lebeau tensed. And he was in fact absolutely right.

I am not going into details about Logan and Rogue here - it would take too much time. But let me make a warning of sorts.

You shouldnt be surprised if Logan fell for Anna after all. And you shouldnt surprised if he fell hard. Even harder than for Jean or Mariko. Yes, in this order.

Implications of him having feelings for Rogue have been there for awhile. Its no miracle when fruit seed bears fruit one day.

Heres a thing. And no, it isnt Ben Grimm. Gambit isnt dumb. Despite some not great writing from some authors, people confusing goofiness for stupidity and Sinister having whole section of his clones that could only say two words "Ma chere" the Cajun isnt dumb. He can be foolish though. Very-very foolish.

I suspects Remy has realised whats off with Logan practically from get go. Or at least had a good guess. Those three know each other for a long time after all. Thats to say Wolvie and Anna the longest.

Would be Remy afraid of Logan, of his connection with Rogue? I think he would.

I dont sure if this was done on purpose but look how their bubbles connects and go over Remy. Because at least when its about pure X-men stuff they are more on the same wavelength than her and Remy.

Realising someone might be better team combo with your loved one is by itself a bitter pill to take. But in this particular case it goes beyond that. And since Remy really loves Rogue he probably understands it as well.

Rogue needs Logan. Physically. His healing factor that is.

We all know what Logan is best at. But with Anna due her mutation its reverse. He can save her and so he did in the past. When Rogue absorbed Hecatomb with 18 billions of alien minds and started going literally insane what was Hanks ultimate solution? Skin contact with Logan.

Of course there are other options ( Laura, Wade and even if theres no other way Creed). But exemplar is Logan.

Knowing that theres someone who can save your loved one from certain death is bittersweet. But knowing that said person might also love them and at least at some level those feeling might be shared? That starts feel as overkill.

Has Remy at least partly decided to keep Eye because he wants not to lose to Logan in supporting Rogue now that they have actual team?

“O beware, my lord, of jealousy;It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.”

Its not clear exactly how but Eye started affect Gambit practically immediately after he stole it. When Outliers just arrived it went and attacked Ransom through Remy.

Attacked Ransom? Was it actually like that? Look at the sequence. I would say attack was for Logan but he dodged and since Valentin was standing right before him the boy got hit.

That thing wasnt friendly with Wolverine even when owned by Sadurang. But if it now feeds on Remy inner fears what horrors it might bring?