Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-37709254-20200129025309

So, a bunch of Sokeefers have been asking for Fitzphie reasons, so I copied a bunch of answers people have given. Please don't respond to this unless you have a Fitzphie reason to add. (they may not be 100% accurate but we're trying)

-Sophie and Fitz both like each other, they are cognates, which means they trust each other more than anyone else, except Edaline and Grady, Keefe has betrayed Sophie before, and Sophie likes Fitz more than Keefe if she had to choose!

-in book one, he was always there for Sophie. He brought her to the her world where she belongs. He looked out for her, and she trusted him so much that he was the one person she thought to reach out to while fading at the four seasons tree. Second, in book 2, Fitz makes a comment at the bonfire how he thinks sophie looks pretty. I know everyone says that they hate fitz for being mean to sophie while Alden's mind was broken. But how would you feel if your father was now brain dead and crazy? and afterwards, he apologized time and time again always trying to make it up to Sophie. Also, in books 3-6, he was sooo protective, caring, sweet, and just totally in love with Sophie.He actually tried to kiss her and tell her that he liked her before being interrupted by Keefe. In book 7, he shared a traumatizing experience with sophie, cared for her, always checking up on her. He also told her that he really liked her, and would go her pace and only date when she was ready for it. In book 8, he was super protective (which I'm not saying was always a good thing) and felt an obligation to Sophie. He also took the unmatchable thing well. I know he didn't exactly say the right things, but he was holding out hope for everything to be okay. and when they broke up, I think they both needed some space. They both had a HARD day, and can you blame Fitz for wanting to know who Sophie's mom is, and wanting to be apart of her life and decisions? And even after the breakup, he went back, saying he missed her, and just being friends was okay with him. He loves her. They trust each other. They're cognates. They've been together since the beginning.

-I've always shipped Sophie and Fitz together, and as much as I love Keefe, I like Sophitz romantically. I think that they just have such a deep bond, and Fitz really knows everything Sophie has been through, since he was the one who watched her leave her human family. Even though in Legacy Fitz made a ton of mistakes, (although so did Sophie) I think that their breakup actually needed to happen for Fitz to realize the matchmaking doesn't matter. I'm pretty sure he doesn't care anymore because at the end of Legacy he askes her to be his girlfriend again despite her match status. Sophie says just friend for now, but I think it's mainly because she can't handle a big relationship right now because of everything else in her life. Basically, I feel like Sophitz still has a great chance after Legacy, and that their breakup will ultimately make their relationship stronger.

-I think Sophitz is meant to be because Fitz was the one who found her. They have these moments. 6.”Fitz pulled her forward, and the warm tingling in her hand shot through her body--like a million feathers swelling underneath her skin, tickling her from the inside out.”  7.”This is…magic?” Fitz laughed – a full body laugh, like it was the funniest thing he’d ever heard [...] “No,” he said when he’d regained control. “Magic is a stupid idea humans came up with to try to explain things they couldn’t understand.” 8.”He grabbed her arms to steady her. "It's ok, Sophie. I'm here to help you. We've been looking for you for twelve years.” 9.”Sophie froze. “My name’s Fitz,” he added, stepping closer still. Fitz? What kind of name was Fitz?”

-They are also cognate buddies.

-Whenever Sophie is in trouble. He usually comes and saves her.

-Fitz has admitted that he likes Sophie multiple times This quote proves it. "...there's nothing embarrassing about the way he was looking at you, Sophie. That boy is smitten."

-Whatever happens next, I'm here with you. You know that right?” Fitz whispered. "I do." The best part was she actually believed him. He’s like always there for her

-Fitz was the first person to introduce Sophie to her true identity as an elf. Fitz had been looking for Sophie since he was six years old, for over 9 years.

-"Just more proof that Fitzphie’s the best,” Fitz told him, with a wink that shouldn’t have made Sophie’s heart flutter. But hearts could be foolish things.”

-“Sophie turned to him, so relieved to see his beautiful eyes staring at her that she didn’t care he’d been eavesdropping.” He has beautiful eyes, Sophie’s favorite color is blue because of his eyes.

-Fitz has always been there for Sophie and they have such a strong connection. Even though Fitz has messed up many times, not one's perfect and he always apologizes for his mistakes. They've also been through so much together. Fitz is the one person who knows what Sophie went through when she had to leave her human family, and he's the only one who really understands what she gained and lost.

-Fitz does a lot for her: gifts, comfort when she's upset, brings her to the Lost Cities, saves her from Everblaze, figures out where to go to join the BS, etc. Oh, and doesn't run off and "join" the neverseen. (not trying to be rude, just, that really hurt Sophie and her trust in Keefe)

-Sophie and Fitz know each other because they talk with each other and are close, not just because they're cognates.

- I ship Sophie with Fitz because he'd literally crumble without her. Exile showed a lot of his bad side because he was emotionally distraught and his go-to person was also the person he couldn't go to because he was mad at her. However, that's a lot of Sokeefe shippers "AH HAH" for not liking Fitz. He's developed sense then, and he didn't like her that way in that book, either. He started liking her in Lodestar, so that means that that really doesn't count. Anyhow, Sophie has always liked Fitz. I know she and Keefe have a lot of cute moments, but she and Fitz have more chemistry, I guess. It also makes so much more sense for just the build up they have for the two getting together. Sure, there is build up for Keefe, but I'mma be honest. I hate Keefe. He seems whiny and needy and all he seems to do is build up Sophie's stress and worry levels, and no one can deny that. Fitz thinks before he leaps. Keefe doesn't think ever. Honestly, the best thing that guy does is build up comic relief. Fitz is sweet and thinks about Sophie all the time. He's considerate and wants to be there for her, so of course he gets offended when she goes to other people - specifically Keefe - when she has problems. He constantly is trying to make her believe in herself, because he cares about her self esteem. Yeah, he's basically elvin roalty, so the whole matchmaking thing is going to sting a lot for him, but I honestly think they can work that out when they aren't worried about the whole saving-the-intire-universe-from-destruction-and-being-comepletely-made-into-leaders-at-a-really-young-age-like-what's-up-with-that-in-books-what's-even-the-point-of-adults-thing

Thanks for so much of your time, I'll probably add more to it later!

No matter what,

-X 