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6/28/2024 3:14:23 PM
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Because partner relationships in Destiny have historically been uncommon and without much detail to speak of....in context it's reasonable to ask - why now?
This relationship has been played up like no other in franchise history. Clearly, there's intent. It's for you to decide what the intent is.
I didn't think much of it in terms of how two characters relate.... but it's also easy to see the tie to social commentary / statement channeled through Trials (the single most controversial / battle embroiled mode in the game for a decade) - one that would challenge a segment of the base.
Clearly, it's not coincidence this storyline is unfolding in June. It's also clear that discussion on this board was not only anticipated, but encouraged.
Within the bigger social picture, it's Bungle prerogative to play more of this type role via Destiny. I don't believe it to be a divisive measure.
As in the rest of life...it's about understanding and accepting people, most particularly when they live differently than you do. This applies to much more than just intimate attraction, but as an ever present commonality it's as good a mantle as any to carry the point.
Sincerely,
One who acknowledges the human condition for what it is.
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Edited by Telestoe: 6/28/2024 3:45:23 PMI mean can robots even do it??? lol. It doesn’t really bother me. They have to add this DEI stuff to keep their employees happy. It’s not like they are making out or anything. I thought the Zavala story was amazing. That moment where he had the gun pointed at his ghost begging to bring his son back. It gave me goosebumps. Then if you go back to his house and go to the gravestone and hear that little audio was a perfect touch to the story.
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It isn't about physical accommodation as primary focus, although it usually goes hand in hand with the type attraction depicted. As observed on this board, It's one of the first things jumping to mind. Naturally. In context of present times, I believe this pairing is supposed to punch the point of attraction versus far future accommodation (no pun intended). But yes....it's a powerful drive right up there with thirst, hunger, belonging, purpose. As a side....AI accommodating / interacting with humans intimately in the future is another thing. Many things to think on. To stretch the imagination....Ex Machina as an easily accessible, possible glimpse. Or maybe Gigolo Joe in A.I. Sidebar question as it relates to both present day and the hypothetical / most likely eventual future - what would be the definition of connection / attraction if it were to involve autonomous AI with true self - consciousness, coupled with ability to accommodate human anatomy? The answer, whatever it might be for anyone, can be applied to here and now interaction between people... inasmuch as it begs for an understanding versus prescription. Although same gender or other attraction may not be what you or I, or anyone else might choose, it's part of the human experience.
