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because it surfaced in a meme on Bluesky, just really appreciating how The Dark Crystal handles its two young heroes.
KIRA's the special magical kid who flies and talks to animals, but Jen's an only child, a gifted child. HE'S relatable. He's The Chosen One not b/c he's a superhero but b/c he's the only Gelfling around, the adults have decided FOR him that he's The Chosen One. Right up to the end, what JEN wants to do is hang out in the woods or with the Podlings, reading and playing the flute.
