You see why it's not THAT FUCKING STORY (previously discussed), and why it's so important and meaningful to me that it's not. It's a cosmic horror universe, and nightmarish things are going to happen, up to and including the end of the world, but: love still matters. Connection is possible, and it changes the course of events again and again. People can find moments of happiness and joy together, and the audience isn't wrong for caring deeply about that.
I like this comment from someone who knows Mechs canon well:
no subject
AND. *flails*
You see why it's not THAT FUCKING STORY (previously discussed), and why it's so important and meaningful to me that it's not. It's a cosmic horror universe, and nightmarish things are going to happen, up to and including the end of the world, but: love still matters. Connection is possible, and it changes the course of events again and again. People can find moments of happiness and joy together, and the audience isn't wrong for caring deeply about that.
I like this comment from someone who knows Mechs canon well:
https://space-mouse.tumblr.com/post/189645904334/i-think-the-reason-the-tmamechanisms-tragic