I WANTED TO KNOW WHY AIS CALLS MC SPARROW AND I WAS LIKE
"Okay, so what does a Sparrow symbolize?"
Y'ALL
"In conclusion, the sparrow is a beloved bird that has played an important role in culture and literature for centuries. Its symbolism has been used to represent themes such as love, loyalty, and hope, and it has been significant in religious contexts as a symbol of God's care for all creatures."
And even more than this.
I grabbed an article.
This makes me wonder what the dynamic between Ais and MC is supposed to be.
Ais said he found the nickname "Sparrow" to be more fitting.
Clearly the Sparrow is supposed to represent some form of remaining positive and persevering in the face of adversity. Perhaps this relates to keeping Ais grounded; maybe even helping him keep control of himself.
MC is a source of hope for Ais?
And if a Sparrow visits you, in many cultures it means protection and good luck.
Ais saw something in you that made him view you as that symbol. A symbol of good luck at the very least, and seeing how low his luck is, we can confirm he certainly needs it.
Now maybe, even if MC's luck isn't as good as it could be, MC is still luckier than anyone else there. MC lucks up a lot, and based on the implications that Ais brought MC to Kuras' clinic, he probably knows that. That's why he called them Sparrow. They were lucky enough to survive.
And if MC stays with him and chooses to help him, that would make MC his protective charm against Ocudeus and the Seaspring in a way, keeping him from losing himself. He has something else to focus on now, and someone to help him, and probably someone to return the favor for.
IT'S 4AM AND THE THOUGHTS PLAGUE ME I JUST ATE A SHIT TON OF ICE CREAM AND I'M READY TO KILL GOD
LITERALLY WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT AIS' FATAL FLAW???
@killersweetie @fizzydreamz
"Lets his emotions rule him, with destructive consequences"
Do you not understand how BIG this is???
He would fall in love so hastily and let himself open up to you, desperate to feel some form of security. Like he's grounded and not floating amongst an endless sea of minds lost in his own.
But oh, when Ocudeus steps in and hurts you using Ais' body, he regrets it all. He hates that he allowed you so close and he would chase you away to protect you from the being in his head that wouldn't hesitate to hurt you again.
While he feels his control slipping, he isolates himself and again, he is left with the voices and screams in his head that are constant. The only thing that would drown them out is the overwhelming voice of Ocudeus that whispers in his ears to lose himself.
And he would endure without you there to remind him of who he is. Everything would jumble up and become a million blurred lines. He will break without you, and when you think he's finally let you back in, he'll be shattered.
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