they really are so wholesome and pure soulmates so it’s kinda shocking how weird people are under the guise of “defending” their friendship like how many other ships are “just friends” in canon?
it’s a combo of him not being humanoid and the fact they don’t see him as an adult
Literally the only reason gracerocky hasn’t exploded into the stratosphere in popularity is because Rocky isn’t humanoid. I just can’t believe that canon soulmates with that level of love and sacrifice and care for each other are given less love from the fandom than a CRACKSHIP