the mentor/mentee argument about sydney and carmy is a straight up bullshit argument about why they shouldn’t be together…..like there’s no way yall really think carmy has ever been an actual mentor to sydney. in season one we see syd being the one who is implementing ideas and taking the initiative to better the restaurant and in season two we see her also playing a huge role in the renovation process of the bear while carmy is fucking off w claire. there has not been one instance in which carmy has mentored her

NEVERMIND the fact that there are actual mentee/mentor relationships on the show. like w syd/tina and syd/marcus but people willfully ignore that just because it sounds good

danai gurira has truly blessed us w 1x04 of towl because what the fuck. we have a dark skin, non-racially ambiguous black woman showing her emotions unapologetically throughout the entirety of the show — specifically this episode. she’s able to be angry, upset, petty, and show guilt. be vulnerable. feel lustful and cry and do so much that we don’t get to see black female characters do on television.

my sydcarmy fic recommendations!

moon river by dischelvedcurls --- super dialogue heavy and true to the characters. love it so much!

it's a lot to ask of me (to believe in you) by adogwithabirdatyour_door -- this one...omg established (kinda) sydcarmy. carmy and sydney get into a fight and carmy gets sick and sydney takes care of him in the midst of the fight. definitely one of my faves.

begin again by yxurstruly -- sydney and carmy through someone else's eyes. i've reread this sooooo many times and it never gets old.