Double spray of bleeding hearts, carved in rhodonite and quartzite, with three sets of three carved nephrite leaves on dull green gold stalks in a rock crystal vase by Fabergé, 1900. Royal Collection.
i hope people realize the subtle psychology of their “twinning out”: she is an acclaimed, respected figure, and everything about her appearance as a poised, composed white woman evokes a sense of safety and comfort. By matching her attire, he becomes an extension of that sense of security, creating the optics that they are related. She refers to him as “young” and continuously pats his shoulder throughout the session, further emphasizing his harmlessness and their family-like connection.
They’re already telling a story that counters a prevailing narrative (that he is this terroristic figure to be feared), by signaling that he is a “good” and “normal” person—no different from her—and worthy of the same respect and trust. i see what they’re doing. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@bottobagaV2@snarkopotamus7 You don’t have to fabulate arguments in your head and start insulting people because you were wrong on the internet one time. Go back to preschool with that shit.