Headcannon: Luz has to explain the concept of homophobia to Amity
I like to imagine that, despite all the horrors of the islands, queerphobia simply doesn’t exist. We see it when Amity’s mother - an abusive bigot - is perfectly fine with her daughter having a girlfriend, but only if it’s of her station. Amity is afraid to ask Luz out not because she’s worried about outing herself, but because of her fear of rejection. I can imagine how difficult it would be for Luz to explain the concept:
L - Now that we’re back home, I need to figure out the best way to come out.
A - I would recommend the front door.
L - Haha, I mean to my mom.
A - Luz, talk sense. Your mom is already in the house. You just - go into the other room. Have you forgotten how non-magical houses work?
L - Amity, will you take this seriously?
A - I’m trying to, it just doesn’t make sense
L - I’m trying to figure out how to tell mom that I’m - y’know - not straight?
A - Why would you need to? Just tell her we’re dating - wait, she wouldn’t have a problem with you dating a witch, would she?
L - Wait. Do you really not understand why I’d be nervous? I mean, my mom is pretty progressive, but it’s hard to know how open-minded she’d be.
A - She’s accepted the fact that you spent the last several months consorting with demons in another dimension. I’m going to guess she’s open minded. But what are you saying? Are there people in this realm who would have a problem with that? Two girls dating?
L - You mean there’s not that on the Boiling Isles?
A - Why would there be? Avoiding plague frogs is a much bigger concern to us. People just form relationships with whoever they like. Wow. This realm is pretty messed up. Willow (overhearing) - Wait, what are you saying? People have a problem with two people being in love?
L - I mean, not everybody. It’s a lot better than it used to be. Gay marriage is legal everywhere in this country now and -
W (visibly angry) - What do you mean “legal now”?
A - We really need to keep a low profile, so maybe let's table this discussion before Willow starts thorn-whipping people…
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