I really love this pairing a ton. To paraphrase @simonbaz talking about my previous comic that I made with Mulan in it, Mulan pairs really well with flirtier girls because Mulan is incredibly awkward and not entirely sure of herself. I think that Jasmine works well with that because Jasmine is very self-assured, and knows what she does and does not want in a relationship and Mulan could easily fill that. Mulan would never treat Jasmine as a prize to be won and probably would not be the one to approach her about a relationship but also almost certainly wouldn’t approach her father because a random soldier is hardly a suitable match for a princess, much less a cross-dressing one.
Also, who fits the role of “A girl who’s got a brain, who always speaks her mind” better than Jasmine?
Additionally, I think that the Ping/Jasmine dynamic has a lot of potential for interesting storytelling. I deliberately left Mulan’s gender identity vague in the comic because I like the diversity of headcanons concerning that.
Bonus Panel
@convenientalias just came out with an awesome fanfic that apparently my comic inspired!
[Images:
fancomic of the Disney film characters Mulan and Jasmine. Mulan, in a military uniform, is shown bleeding at the waist while Jasmine holds the warrior close.
Jasmine: You’re going to be okay.
After the doctor attends to Mulan, the warrior is trying to cover a bandaged torso.
Mulan: I can explain!
Jasmine: (smiling) You could. Or… (sitting by the bed and placing a hand by Mulan) you could let me thank you for saving my life.
The bonus panel shows Jasmine smiling and asking, “What do I call you now?”]
