#adoraismygirl

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Adora's Realization

Ever since watching season 5, I've been puzzled by Adora. I couldn't figure out when her arc finally came full circle. Honestly, her character has so much depth, I'm still struggling to understand her essence, but I feel like I realized something today. During the dream simulation, Adora allowed herself to exist with full authenticity in a setting that expressed her inner desires clearly ( and I'm arguing this clarity is even new to Adora herself). She wanted a world that was at peace, a world with her friends, but also a world where she and Catra were together. Honestly, I believe that Adora knew she loved Catra, but I'm wondering if in this simulation (although dying in real life) she realized that she was IN love with Catra. I think that last final look and reach for Catra was more a resignation that I want to be with her more than anything, and the beauty of the scene is that after Adora truly acknowledges her true feelings is the moment that Catra dares to confess her own love to Adora. The message of the whole scene is CLARITY. Because queer and questioning (heck any) romantic love can be CONFUSING without communication.

Catra - "Dont you get it? I love you. I always have."

Adora - "I love you too"

Damn. The writers of this show.....just golden.

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"I'm Ready" - Adora

Something has been bothering me.

What did Adora mean when she caressed Catra's face and told her "I'm ready"?

Only moments before when with Glimmer and Bow, Adora appeared distraught and even stated she was confused, scared, and distracted. What changed?

My initial thought is that Adora wanted closure with Catra. The chance to see her one last time and end things on her own terms, especially since she begged Catra to leave her side (for the first time and for her safety).

Or maybe it is because all Adora wanted was for Catra to love her. A gift she didn't think she could ever have, either because Catra didn't love her and/or her duty would not accommodate such freedom to love.

Adora was distracted, confused, and scared because she didn't want Catra to hate or dislike her. She needed closure to be at peace with dying for her friend (love), because she believed she would not get what she truly wanted, so the next best thing was a final goodbye to the one she loved most.

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She-ra is my new Sailor Moon!

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When I start my day without coffee.