>Eh, I don't really need any explicit lesbian scenes in my space opera.

It doesn't need to be explicit to show that there's an actual, physical attraction.

Both of them are repeatedly described as mostly straight, so if that physical attraction is there, it needs to be shown, or it will be assumed _not_ to be.

For example, in the scene at the end of Per Ardua Utena describes Anthy as `adorable', and they cuddle and fall asleep. There are several very similar scenes, with one or both of them coming in.

They don't seem to really look at each other, to notice each other physically. There are no admiring glances, no momentary contemplation of the lay of a hand or the curve of a jaw, no indicators of attraction.

They don't seem at all frustrated when circumstances step on them, not even a single `I wish we weren't so tired' when snuggling against a sleepy spouse.

>It's pretty clear that they have been enjoying their marriage.

Their interactions read `good friend' more than `lovers,' contrasting the deep UST of the TV series and movie.

They read as that stereotypical couple, married for fifty years, who still love each other but are too tired to do anything about it.

>In Page of Swords, set three years after their honeymoon, Juniper
>is cautioned to knock first when looking for the Tenjous in their
>bedroom. Small details like that.

Page of Swords is the first place _since_ their honeymoon where they show anything more than affection and loyalty.

There's nothing wrong with affection and loyalty, but I want to read them as capital-H Happy, not just kinda content. ^^;