Talk:Book 8: Legacy/@comment-71.169.142.168-20191103191820/@comment-37166538-20191103211150

^ That is such a good word to explain how I feel about these ships! Natural vs unnatural. Sokeefe seems to come soooo much more naturally, like a friendship that could smoothly merge into a beautiful and loving relationship. Sophitz seems to be much more forced, at least to me. More of a giggle-giggle-he's-so-cute rather than having as much depth. I know that's a huge overgeneratlization, and Sophie and Fitz do have a deep relationship, but that seems to be built around a) looks and b) the fact that they are Cognates.

Keefe and Sophie are always there for each other, even though no one is forcing them to be. There is so much that makes it easy for Sophie and Fitz to be around each other (Cognate training, Fitz's parents, Biana is Sophie's best friend, etc.), but Keefe has to and does make an active effort to be around.

(Disclaimer: I don't mean to offend anyone by this, it's just my opinion!) Sokeefe seems less artificial. More mature. Think of all their heart-to-heart midnight conversations while Keefe was a part of the Neverseen. Think of the window sleepover. Think of all the times that they've opened up to only each other, and not because Mr. Forkle made them. Think about the deep care they've shown for each other -- there's something more there than a teenage crush.

That's how I see the two relationships. I hope this helps!