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No, but, the fact that touching the hand to the forehead is considered a gesture of thankfulness and respect. That kissing the hand is a respectful greeting, one of admiration; of devotion. That bowing and kneeling, ducking oneself below the level of the other, is a literal gesture of allegiance - a vassal position.

That the knight would often wear the colors of his lady (that's the gold mirroring! That's the symbolism!). That Hamburg literally was like what if...I touched her hand to my face, delicately touched her wrist, expecting no more from her, but she is the one to lift up, to assure of reciprocal desire. That others have him touch her hand but remove it as though it were improper to be so bold. That he, apparently, pledged himself to her for the *rest of his life*.

Gosh!!! I can't just be expected to be normal about this.

#that man was *horrifically* in love with her #like undeniably #demlonzo #man oh man hamburg was a gift but this concept of romance is just a gift in itself #and another layer to that shadow dance? he remains in her presence and her presence alone to assure of her protection #under his guise #like damn #anyway i am incapable of being normal about this ever #because that's 'the flirt' being horribly horribly in love with the *one*#literally whenever i see an interpretation that has alonzo generally disinterested in demeter #i'm like no you don't understand he loved *her* he was always there for *her*#god!#the meeting on the turret stairs #If I reach out to thee/Do not tremble and shrink/From the touch of my hand on thy hair #Let my fingers but see/Thou art warm and alive/And no phantom to face in the air #anyway @ the anon who asked about thr main differences between golden lonz and b&w here's a *big* one #alonzo pioneered this moment don't act like he didn't

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