Claude and Lucy

Lucy's attraction seems a classic "pound puppy" syndrome where you pity and adore a being that's "sad", needy and unsure because you're emotionally secure enough to be in a position of being empathetic, nuturing, concerned. Reality plays no small part here since in 'real life' Lucy/Leisha is a Cancer! Momma Mia! ... Anyone who knows a cancer knows they're born to care, cook, kiss, commiserate. It shows through her acting out a role, pretty much in all her work, whether in the L Word or whatever.

I think it also comes down to that wonderfully mysterious ying/yang energy.... and another layer ... two types of personalities: givers and takers.

Alone we aren't necessarily aware of it, or need to define it as such, but in life we all play one role or another depending on the company we keep or circumstances we find ourselves in. We can adapt to naturally to counter-balance different people, like a being a "giver" to a lover, friend, stranger in need, and "taker" with our parents, teachers, elders, et c. Over time we switch roles or adjust as the need arises of course.

Lucy & Claude stay on their own side much of the time, "unbalanced" which seems to create intensity that causing attraction itself. Water adores the structure of a cup, cups need liquid . . .

It's a fascinating process, this evolving through the stages, seeing others doing the same. Best part is growing older (wiser?) you accept the beautiful complexity of playing both roles in primary relationships simultaneously. That rare balance is very satisfying indeed, if you're lucky enough to experience it.

Just some late night thoughts!

Mmm, perhaps. In my opinion Lucy and Ellen kind of symbolized two aspects of Claude's personality--one uncertain and awkward, the other confident and self-assured. I think Claude breaking away from Ellen and going for Lucy meant that she wanted to grow, to become the sort of strong, positive person that Lucy is. And I think Lucy sensed that aspect of her, her full potential, and was attracted by it. After all, Claude came across as very strong, even as she was dealing with the pain of losing a friend and loving someone very self-destructive. To quote another classic (ohhh teenaged lesbians), "you become who you're with." People can be dragged down by bad relationships, but on their own or in good relationships, a strong person can really shine.

As for physical attraction, there's rarely any logic to it; I think it's totally plausible that a girl like Lucy could go for a beautiful, troubled tomboy in baggy clothes.

"I'll be in my bunk."