Romance in Redwall

[Jetthebinturong]

No it would be the equivalent of an infertile straight couple.

[James Gryphon]

As far as the "sea otter" thing goes, that's merely a difference in moniker in this case, not species. While there is a species of otter called a "sea otter" which is distinct from the river otter, they don't live in Britain. They're half a world away in the Pacific. Wikipedia states that Eurasian otters are sometimes called "sea otters" based on their choice of residence, and that is the case here.

[The Skarzs]

Oh.

No it would be the equivalent of an infertile straight couple.

*Shrugs.*

[Ashleg]

Well, dat should be obvious.

[MeadowR]

Gaah! Got signed out just as I was submitting the post.

What's wrong with that? They're both otters.

Ohh. Blame Skarzs for that confusion; I had quite forgotten and assumed they were completely different species from what he said.

So: whatever the intention for 'sea otter', in the Redwall universe I believe two different otters species would be acceptable for romance.

[Krantor the Brutal]

How about Song and Dann couldn't they had something if Song didn't become Abbess?

[The Skarzs]

Hey, don't blame me about the otter thing; we have sea otters AND river otters over here . . .

How about Song and Dann couldn't they had something if Song didn't become Abbess?

I believe it could still work. Unless the order takes vows of chastity it is still acceptable for them to be married, much like third order religious in real life.

[Krantor the Brutal]

Which I doubt (Rakkety Tam).

[The Skarzs]

Yeah.

Pretty sure Song and Dannflor are canon.

[Krantor the Brutal]

I hope so, it was good to root for.

[Blaggut]

I, uh, suppose it would be the equivalent of being gay. . .

Which there is absolutely nothing wrong with. What's your point?

[James Gryphon]

Mod: This was already discussed. Also, the "Romance in Redwall" thread is not the "Argue about your thoughts on homosexuality" thread.

[Blaggut]

I think Brian prefers themes of friendship and comraderie to romance - which are some of my favorites, equally to or perhaps more than romantic plot line. Personally, I prefer my romantic fiction to webcomics or anime rather than novels - the aesthetic and style is quite different.

Personally I'm glad Brian didn't have much romance in the series. If he did have more I would be quite frustrated at the lack of LGBTQ+ representation, but because it's such a non-focus I can't blame him for it.

Personally I headcanon Rakkety, Wild Doogy, and Rakkety's Partner (forgot her name) as a queerplatonic (meaning people in a relationship that is partially platonic and partially romantic, usually done among polyromantic people, and totally healthy fyi) polyromantic relationship. I think Brian quite possibly meant to have Rakkety and Doogy in a sort of queerplatonic relationship.

[Blaggut]

Mod: This was already discussed. Also, the "Romance in Redwall" thread is not the "Argue about your thoughts on homosexuality" thread.

Okay, noted

[Ashleg]

Or, you know, there's always the answer that needs less explaining.

Completely platonic best friends.