Thank you! I think of something new every time I rewatch her parts ...
I felt they would continue to trust her, especially if the Yashou tribes are now working together in ways they weren't before, even though she had made bad choices. But she admitted she did, and took responsibility for them in that she was willing to fight side by side with the other Yashou at the end, and risk her life.
I feel the same way! Both because in a bizarre and roundabout way, Ya Qing did make a difference, and because she did admit her mistakes. But I also think it would totally make sense if at least some of her people went, "wait, how do we know the next thing you want us to do isn't going to end up like that again?" and started challenging her more.
Crows are so fascinating! And that definitely works as a parallel for Ya Qing and her tribe. And "the enemy of my enemy" really does fit with her approach.
I felt that as time went on, she was more concerned that Ye Zun's endgame might not align with hers, but she remained loyal until it was clear she couldn't trust him.
Yeah, that's my impression too. She did see the warning signs, but kept believing/hoping for the best until she couldn't. Does that mean that in her own way, she's actually an optimist? *g*
Also, speaking of warning signs - from a trope POV it's kind of hilarious that she's talking to a giant pile of black swirly stuff with glowing eyes without recognising it's evil, but I love that in-universe it totally makes sense with black energy. Yashou use black energy to transform - of course they don't see it as bad!
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I felt they would continue to trust her, especially if the Yashou tribes are now working together in ways they weren't before, even though she had made bad choices. But she admitted she did, and took responsibility for them in that she was willing to fight side by side with the other Yashou at the end, and risk her life.
I feel the same way! Both because in a bizarre and roundabout way, Ya Qing did make a difference, and because she did admit her mistakes. But I also think it would totally make sense if at least some of her people went, "wait, how do we know the next thing you want us to do isn't going to end up like that again?" and started challenging her more.
Crows are so fascinating! And that definitely works as a parallel for Ya Qing and her tribe. And "the enemy of my enemy" really does fit with her approach.
I felt that as time went on, she was more concerned that Ye Zun's endgame might not align with hers, but she remained loyal until it was clear she couldn't trust him.
Yeah, that's my impression too. She did see the warning signs, but kept believing/hoping for the best until she couldn't. Does that mean that in her own way, she's actually an optimist? *g*
Also, speaking of warning signs - from a trope POV it's kind of hilarious that she's talking to a giant pile of black swirly stuff with glowing eyes without recognising it's evil, but I love that in-universe it totally makes sense with black energy. Yashou use black energy to transform - of course they don't see it as bad!