what do you MEAN there were at least 6 seasons of meaningful longing, pining and growth and yet janeway and chakotay never kissed on screen WHAT DO YOU MEAN....
Janeway: You know what they say, go big or go home.
Chakotay: I am begging you, Kathryn. For once in your life, go home. Please. Just this once.
Janeway:
Janeway: I'm going big.
Jim and Spock are like. We were written in the 60s so we’re in love and repressed and looking at each other with the most painful, heart wrenching longing in the galaxy. We will find each other in every universe and every timeline. We are connected by a red string. You know that I know that you know. This is the best tragic love story you will ever see.
Geordi and Data are like. The symbolism inherent to the blind engineer and his mechanical best friend who glows for him and only him. Tearing ourselves apart because we both think the other deserves better. Our relationship is intimate by nature but I won’t inflict myself on you. You know that I know that you know. This is the best tragic love story you will ever see.
Julian and Garak are like. We’re supposed to be enemies and I’m supposed to be afraid of you. You’re ashamed of your past and I’m ashamed of mine. We’re arguing about nothing but it’s only because I’m in love with you. You know that I know that you know. This is the best tragic love story you will ever see.
Janeway and Chakotay are like. We’re stranded very far from home and we’re in love but we won’t do anything about it because it would be improper. We have a ship to run and a crew to take care of and our personal needs come last. I’ll keep you at arms length and you’ll never complain. You know that I know that you know. This is the best tragic love story you will ever see.
I love Star Trek for its ability to write these deeply painful, unresolved love stories. I love the actors for making it emotional. I love the writers for being transparent about the purpose of those raw moments.
You may find that having is not so pleasing a thing after all as wanting. It is not logical, but is often true.
🌟 HAPPY THRESHOLD DAY 🌟
Gotta honour the Star Trek tradition with my small contribution to this event 🦎
(First drawing I do of Star Trek Voyager and it's this 🤭)
“With respect, Admiral, you once told me to listen to my emotions, not be guided by them. If this is about Chakotay, you are being guided by them right now.”