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And I just like how it was done, how they deepened his early obsession/love with something like this, that makes sense for his character. Her approval is the most important because she is effortlessly the most valuable. If she loves him, if he conquers her, then he, too, has that value.

So, I don't know. His development in this sense just makes me happy. He doesn't have to fight to prove himself anymore, and that finally gets her approval. They're finally on the same page.

Having others' respect — *especially* hers!! — is how he proves he has worth (and after Huma, of course he thinks like that). But Lale is different because she is worthy without having to fight for it (same way she doesn't have to fight for Murad's love like he does!). She doesn't even need to try.