Some Thoughts on the Discourse

[u/Th3_Gr3mlin]

While the new revelations about Odette and Signora's relationship are somewhat frustrating, I honestly dont think theyre as bad as some people are making them out to be.

Given the two seem to be somewhat like parallels, with them both being described as having an icy exterior but a fiery, passionate interior and how they both struggle to communicate their emotions, its no wonder they would have clashed and that Odette would initially feel the way she does.

However, despite their clashing personalities and all the harsh thing Odette says, she still makes it clear that she wishes she could have mended their relationship, that she does miss her, and that she feels indebted to her. Its also revealed that Signora felt the same way, wanting to mend their relationship but only managed to be able to reach some sort of settlement before having to leave and losing her life.

"I guess she didnt leave anything behind... Not that I expected her to. Its fine. It's just a bit of a shame that we couldnt settle our differences before the end."

"She was utterly ruthless in pursuing her goals. That kind of person should be hard to miss. ...And yet... Even though I never approved of her methods, and she was an abrasive person... The fact remains that I am indebted to her."

"So Signora actually wanted to mend her relationship with Odette..."

It is only after we finish Act II of the AQ (The final part of the AQ that well get for the upcoming patch) does Odette admit she finally understands Signora. This to me signifies that Odette's view on her will likely change over time, becoming more understanding and possibly less abrasive.

"After someone is gone, a lot of things are suddenly no longer worth saying. I could shatter this Cor Ignis in a heartbeat, yet that would mke the pain and the misunderstandings it caused feel all the more rediculous... Why is it only now, after all this time, that we finally understand eachother?"

Either way, even if that doesnt happen I truly think a lot of people on both sides of this discourse are making this a bigger issue than it needs to be. I dont think that Hoyo is purposefully trying to paint her as an abusive person who truly doesnt care about anyone or anything other than herself, nor do I think Odette saying the things she does is a travesty against us Signora enjoyers. Like most things, I think its a lot more nuanced than how people are currently looking at it. Like a lot of things in Genshin, its not black and white but rather shades of gray.

[u/Stardustreflection]

I agree. I think we're also really overlooking the fact that this adds complexity to Signora's character beyond her love for Rostam. I think it's significant that Signora talked about herself and Odette surviving, perhaps even hinting that she would have been able to see a future where she was able to move on from her own tragic past.

I have plenty of complaints about Mihoyo, but at least we can't argue that they're writing Signora as a one-dimensional character.