This is a small thing but I'm really curious about what Rayla and Callum's priorities will be at the Starscraper regarding the Quasar diamonds and the Nova Blade.
What seems to be the most clearly set up is that Rayla will be mostly interested in the Quasar diamonds, as they hold the key for freeing her family, and she obviously wants her family back.
This would also help nudge her in the direction of an arc where she spares/saves Callum under possession because by not being willing to sacrifice her parents, she would have an easier time likewise not sacrificing him.
And that Callum, conversely, will prioritize getting the Nova Blade, seeing as he was the one pushing for it in 5x05 and is the most concerned / worried about Aaravos' hold on him. This would also help support his take of "if he takes control of me again, you need to kill me" because he doesn't want Aaravos to hurt anyone / cause worldwide destruction.
And if he's focused on that, then maybe Rayla will free herself up a bit to focus more on her family.
However, in my head... I can't really rule out the Opposite happening, either.
It was Rayla's idea, after all, to figure out how to kill Aaravos in the first place, and we watch her routinely put her family on the backburner (5x01, 5x04, 5x05) and even apparently in 6x01 with Callum being the one to remind her that the Starscraper has something she wants, too (very a la TTM). This would also push the likelihood of us worrying/wondering if she might really kill Callum up to the forefront, too, which is good drama.
R: I love you and I haven't forgotten about you. But... I can't help you yet. Because right now, the world needs me. Callum and Ezran need me.
and Callum is the one more likely to ask for detours / indulgences, whether for his own personal needs (because he's more balanced and emotionally healthy most of the time), or in prioritizing Rayla, especially when she's not prioritizing herself.
C: Xadia's to the east, right? So is the Lodge. It's on the way!
Again, Callum's prioritization could be "I'll handle the Nova Blade (the mission), so you can focus on your parents" (like in 1x07) because Both these things are Important (+ dramatic irony of Callum seeking out the weapon that's just not going to end well for anyone involved, I'm sure), and that is probably the one I'm leaning towards. But I'll be very curious to see which way everything falls either way
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Rayla felt the odd weight on her back as the wings were placed to keep her from plummeting. "What if it doesn't work?" She never wanted to admit it, but she did grow a... fear of heights. It was sometimes a sudden quicken of her breath and the urge to back away. But, it wasn't as bad as water.
"Well, the Celestial Elves said it works. There's no reason for them to lie." Callum smiles brightly. "We could basically fly together!" She missed those random days where he would sprout those wings, and she would hold onto him as they took off. "Yeah, but... if I fall-"
"Hey." His hand grasps her chin. He gently moves her to look at him. "Say, for some random reason, it doesn't work, I'll catch you. Everytime. I'll spread my wings and catch you again and again." Her face felt hot as she swallowed. "Oh..."
The fear slowly melts away as she smiles, the warmth of the sun casting a glow onto them. "I trust you."
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Very small little fic I wanted to make based on @raayllum saying that this picture might be Rayla and Callum flying (Rayla's bun is a prominent feature lol) The thought of them soaring together and Callum probably giving tips to her to keep her calm is so adorable.
Plus, I had to add in the knowledge of that picture of Callum gently holding her chin.
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love how everyone in the rayllum fandom just changed their pfps yesterday 😭😭 and it’s either the netflix banner or that one scene from the teaser LMFAOOO
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