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* The episode "The Locket"; watching Aeryn and Crichton grow old together gets This Troper every time.
* The episode "The Locket"; watching Aeryn and Crichton grow old together gets This Troper every time.
* From [[PK Wars]], {{spoiler|Crichton and D'argo's final exchange}}
* From [[PK Wars]], {{spoiler|Crichton and D'argo's final exchange}}
{{quote| '''Crichton:''' You're the closest friend I have.<br />
{{quote|'''Crichton:''' You're the closest friend I have.
'''D'argo:''' You could've done better.<br />
'''D'argo:''' You could've done better.
'''Crichton:''' Not in the entire universe. }}
'''Crichton:''' Not in the entire universe. }}
* From [[PK Wars]], when Rygel gently tells Aeryn that the baby will be safer with him on his hover-chair as Moya swoops in with a grappling net. She reluctantly hands the baby over on John's insistence, and Rygel rocks him gently and pulls off the retrival without a hitch.
* From [[PK Wars]], when Rygel gently tells Aeryn that the baby will be safer with him on his hover-chair as Moya swoops in with a grappling net. She reluctantly hands the baby over on John's insistence, and Rygel rocks him gently and pulls off the retrival without a hitch.
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* At the end of "Incubator," Scorpius admires an alien flower which came from the planet where his mother was abducted by the Scarrans, smiling the entire time. It's not unusual for Scorpy to smile, but this one was something different, a genuine sentimental display of emotion, not his usual chilling grin. Though Season 4 added new information about the flowers, this episode clearly intends the meaning to be that Scorpius kept the flower to remember his mother.
* At the end of "Incubator," Scorpius admires an alien flower which came from the planet where his mother was abducted by the Scarrans, smiling the entire time. It's not unusual for Scorpy to smile, but this one was something different, a genuine sentimental display of emotion, not his usual chilling grin. Though Season 4 added new information about the flowers, this episode clearly intends the meaning to be that Scorpius kept the flower to remember his mother.
* In "Into the Lion's Den, Part 2," after Crichton explains the plan to Pilot:
* In "Into the Lion's Den, Part 2," after Crichton explains the plan to Pilot:
{{quote| '''Pilot''': We may never see any of you again.<br />
{{quote|'''Pilot''': We may never see any of you again.
'''Crichton''': Pilot, just be ready to starburst if you don't see us haulin' ass towards you. You give Moya my love.<br />
'''Crichton''': Pilot, just be ready to starburst if you don't see us haulin' ass towards you. You give Moya my love.
'''Pilot''': And her love to you... as well as mine. }}
'''Pilot''': And her love to you... as well as mine. }}
* The euology scene in "Dog With Two Bones", in which Chiana struggles to get through and Rygel steps up:
* The euology scene in "Dog With Two Bones", in which Chiana struggles to get through and Rygel steps up:
{{quote| {{spoiler|'''Chiana''': ''(weeping)'' Talyn... He uh... he-he was our protector... Mmm... our family...}}<br />
{{quote|{{spoiler|'''Chiana''': ''(weeping)'' Talyn... He uh... he-he was our protector... Mmm... our family...}}
{{spoiler|'''Rygel''': May I say a few words?}}<br />
{{spoiler|'''Rygel''': May I say a few words?}}
{{spoiler|'''Chiana''': He uh... he was a lost soul... searching for... uh... ''(she can't continue, and breaks down as Jool holds her)''}}<br />
{{spoiler|'''Chiana''': He uh... he was a lost soul... searching for... uh... ''(she can't continue, and breaks down as Jool holds her)''}}
{{spoiler|'''Rygel''': Talyn was special. A joy to his mother and a credit to his species - both of them. With fondness we lay Talyn - offspring of Moya - to rest in his Sacred Ground.}} }}
{{spoiler|'''Rygel''': Talyn was special. A joy to his mother and a credit to his species - both of them. With fondness we lay Talyn - offspring of Moya - to rest in his Sacred Ground.}} }}
* It's, admittedly, kind of stupid to get attached to a DRD, but this troper can't help but smile every time John interacts with 1812-- particularly when he tells him to "Play nice with the other kids" upon coming back to Moya.
* It's, admittedly, kind of stupid to get attached to a DRD, but this troper can't help but smile every time John interacts with 1812-- particularly when he tells him to "Play nice with the other kids" upon coming back to Moya.
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* In the episode "Exodus from Genesis," Rygel's childish attempt at a self-portrait is ruined when Moya changes course; as he sadly muses on his lost kingdom, Zhaan paints her own portrait of Rygel as ''she'' sees him- a majestic figure that bears a close resemblance to the first and most honoured of Rygel's line.
* In the episode "Exodus from Genesis," Rygel's childish attempt at a self-portrait is ruined when Moya changes course; as he sadly muses on his lost kingdom, Zhaan paints her own portrait of Rygel as ''she'' sees him- a majestic figure that bears a close resemblance to the first and most honoured of Rygel's line.
** This leads to another heartwarming moment in the same episode, in which Rygel has to negotiate with the [[Monster of the Week]]; at first, he's too frightened to approach it- until Zhaan asks "[[What Would X Do?|What would Rygel the Great do?]]" Then, Rygel plucks up his courage, approaches the monster and states:
** This leads to another heartwarming moment in the same episode, in which Rygel has to negotiate with the [[Monster of the Week]]; at first, he's too frightened to approach it- until Zhaan asks "[[What Would X Do?|What would Rygel the Great do?]]" Then, Rygel plucks up his courage, approaches the monster and states:
{{quote| "I am Rygel, 16th of my lineage, Dominar of the Hynerian Empire. I am at once your equal and your humble petitioner, requesting an audience."}}
{{quote|"I am Rygel, 16th of my lineage, Dominar of the Hynerian Empire. I am at once your equal and your humble petitioner, requesting an audience."}}
* "Goodbye, you big, beautiful, blue bitch."
* "Goodbye, you big, beautiful, blue bitch."
* At the end of "Revenging Angel," Crichton refuses [[Not-So-Imaginary Friend|Harvey's]] attempts to keep him alive with thoughts of revenge, and follows it up by bringing himself back from the dead with thoughts of Aeryn. This is nice enough on its own, but what really makes the scene heartwarming is when Crichton turns to Harvey (who's looking a bit baffled at how things have turned out), pats him on the shoulder, and says, "I ''do'' appreciate your help, though."
* At the end of "Revenging Angel," Crichton refuses [[Not-So-Imaginary Friend|Harvey's]] attempts to keep him alive with thoughts of revenge, and follows it up by bringing himself back from the dead with thoughts of Aeryn. This is nice enough on its own, but what really makes the scene heartwarming is when Crichton turns to Harvey (who's looking a bit baffled at how things have turned out), pats him on the shoulder, and says, "I ''do'' appreciate your help, though."
* The ending to "The Way We Weren't." After both Aeryn and Pilot have admitted their guilt and self-loathing over their part in the execution of Moya's first Pilot, Aeryn finally manages to talk Pilot out of his ongoing suicide attempt:
* The ending to "The Way We Weren't." After both Aeryn and Pilot have admitted their guilt and self-loathing over their part in the execution of Moya's first Pilot, Aeryn finally manages to talk Pilot out of his ongoing suicide attempt:
{{quote| '''Aeryn:''' Do you remember when you first came aboard Moya? Velorek stroked your cheek like this to calm you...<br />
{{quote|'''Aeryn:''' Do you remember when you first came aboard Moya? Velorek stroked your cheek like this to calm you...
(She reaches out and gently strokes Pilot's cheek)<br />
(She reaches out and gently strokes Pilot's cheek)
'''Aeryn:''' Back then, I couldn't fathom why he would do a thing like that... and now, I couldn't fathom ''not'' doing it. We've come a long way since then Pilot.... and we've still got a long way to go: take the journey with me.<br />
'''Aeryn:''' Back then, I couldn't fathom why he would do a thing like that... and now, I couldn't fathom ''not'' doing it. We've come a long way since then Pilot.... and we've still got a long way to go: take the journey with me.
(There is a pause, then Pilot extends one of his claws to Aeryn's cheek; she grasps it tenderly.) }}
(There is a pause, then Pilot extends one of his claws to Aeryn's cheek; she grasps it tenderly.) }}
** And after that, when D'Argo is helping Pilot connect with Moya again. Up until now, Pilot's bonding with Moya was artificial- and actually quite painful to him; this time, D'Argo and the crew connect him naturally with Moya, stating that after years of pain and guilt, he deserves the chance. As the final synapses are linked, Pilot's eyes widen with amazement as he murmurs, "There's no pain... no longer any pain..."
** And after that, when D'Argo is helping Pilot connect with Moya again. Up until now, Pilot's bonding with Moya was artificial- and actually quite painful to him; this time, D'Argo and the crew connect him naturally with Moya, stating that after years of pain and guilt, he deserves the chance. As the final synapses are linked, Pilot's eyes widen with amazement as he murmurs, "There's no pain... no longer any pain..."
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* The moment in "Revenging Angel" when Jool softly kisses Crichton on the forehead as she tends to him.
* The moment in "Revenging Angel" when Jool softly kisses Crichton on the forehead as she tends to him.
* D'Argo and Chiana's first kiss in "Home on the Remains":
* D'Argo and Chiana's first kiss in "Home on the Remains":
{{quote| '''D'Argo:''' Chiana, you don't have to put on an act for me.<br />
{{quote|'''D'Argo:''' Chiana, you don't have to put on an act for me.
'''Chiana:''' D'Argo, I do what I do to survive.<br />
'''Chiana:''' D'Argo, I do what I do to survive.
'''D'Argo:''' Can't you just let go?<br />
'''D'Argo:''' Can't you just let go?
'''Chiana:''' I can only let go when I feel safe.<br />
'''Chiana:''' I can only let go when I feel safe.
'''D'Argo:''' You are safe.<br />
'''D'Argo:''' You are safe.
'''Chiana:''' Am I?<br />
'''Chiana:''' Am I?
''(D'Argo doesn't say a word in reply. He slowly approaches her and bends down to kiss her softly for a moment. Still not speaking, they look at each other for a while, before he turns and leaves.)''<br />
''(D'Argo doesn't say a word in reply. He slowly approaches her and bends down to kiss her softly for a moment. Still not speaking, they look at each other for a while, before he turns and leaves.)''
'''Chiana:''' ''(to herself)'' ...Whoa. }}
'''Chiana:''' ''(to herself)'' ...Whoa. }}
* In "Revenging Angel", Jool confessing that her accidental sabotage of D'Argo's ship while she was exploring it was brought on by a desire to understand him a little better.
* In "Revenging Angel", Jool confessing that her accidental sabotage of D'Argo's ship while she was exploring it was brought on by a desire to understand him a little better.
{{quote| '''Jool:''' I didn't mean to cause any of this-<br />
{{quote|'''Jool:''' I didn't mean to cause any of this-
'''D'Argo:''' Well, what ''did'' you mean?! I mean - '''what were you DOING in here?''' ''(bows his head and lets out a deep breath)''<br />
'''D'Argo:''' Well, what ''did'' you mean?! I mean - '''what were you DOING in here?''' ''(bows his head and lets out a deep breath)''
'''Jool:''' ''(hesitant yet earnest)'' I know that I can be... difficult. ''(D'Argo snorts derisively)'' That no one wants to spend time with me. You're someone who... I like. ''(D'Argo looks up, surprised, and softens a little)'' And I know that since the problems with your son and Chiana that you've preferred to be alone. In here - I just thought - if this is so important to you - that maybe... maybe if I learned a little about it - we might have something to talk about.<br />
'''Jool:''' ''(hesitant yet earnest)'' I know that I can be... difficult. ''(D'Argo snorts derisively)'' That no one wants to spend time with me. You're someone who... I like. ''(D'Argo looks up, surprised, and softens a little)'' And I know that since the problems with your son and Chiana that you've preferred to be alone. In here - I just thought - if this is so important to you - that maybe... maybe if I learned a little about it - we might have something to talk about.
''(A long silence as D'Argo's anger simmers down)''<br />
''(A long silence as D'Argo's anger simmers down)''
'''D'Argo:''' ''(softly)'' Thanks for making the effort. }}
'''D'Argo:''' ''(softly)'' Thanks for making the effort. }}
* D'Argo and Jool's goodbye kiss in "What Was Lost, Part II".
* D'Argo and Jool's goodbye kiss in "What Was Lost, Part II".
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* At the end of PK Wars, when John gives the name of his son, D'Argo Sun-Crichton.
* At the end of PK Wars, when John gives the name of his son, D'Argo Sun-Crichton.
* "Season of Death". John and Aeryn are reunited.
* "Season of Death". John and Aeryn are reunited.
{{quote| '''John''': ''You're '''alive!!'''''}}
{{quote|'''John''': ''You're '''alive!!'''''}}
* "Dog With Two Bones". Cue the swooning of a thousand fangirls.
* "Dog With Two Bones". Cue the swooning of a thousand fangirls.
{{quote| '''Aeryn''': Do you love Aeryn Sun?<br />
{{quote|'''Aeryn''': Do you love Aeryn Sun?
'''John''': [whispers] Beyond hope. }}
'''John''': [whispers] Beyond hope. }}
* The end of "Through the Looking Glass," where the crew has newfound appreciation for each other and Moya after nearly being killed. Pilot announcing that Moya will soon give birth is an added bonus.
* The end of "Through the Looking Glass," where the crew has newfound appreciation for each other and Moya after nearly being killed. Pilot announcing that Moya will soon give birth is an added bonus.
{{quote| '''John:''' This is one of the good days, people!}}
{{quote|'''John:''' This is one of the good days, people!}}
* The first shot of Moya in "Promises." The effects, the music and this exchange:
* The first shot of Moya in "Promises." The effects, the music and this exchange:
{{quote| '''D'Argo:''' Pilot, Moya looks beautiful.<br />
{{quote|'''D'Argo:''' Pilot, Moya looks beautiful.
'''Pilot:''' She thanks you, Ka D'Argo. }}
'''Pilot:''' She thanks you, Ka D'Argo. }}
* The final scene of "DNA Mad Scientist". D'Argo plays his Shilquen for the first time to Pilot, as a way of apologising for his involvement in cutting off Pilot's arm.
* The final scene of "DNA Mad Scientist". D'Argo plays his Shilquen for the first time to Pilot, as a way of apologising for his involvement in cutting off Pilot's arm.
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