We like Gypsie because this character is not a prude and she uses her sexuality to get what she wants. She is talented at mental manipulation, but is more likely to use her body than her psychic abilities to achieve her goals. In that sense, her relationship with Travis was much more ambiguous than the one with Blascovitch. With the latter, sex was only a way for Gypsie to get favours. It was different with Travis. And while his death was predictable, it was still a shock for her.

Their ambiguous relationship may seem confusing. It’s Gypsie who dominates the couple, even though Travis (via Votan) is clearly more powerful. She gives Travis the ambition he seems to lack. There is of course an element of Lady Macbeth dormant in her. And Travis is simply stupid with love for her. He would do anything for her. Gypsie knows this and uses it to her advantage. But beyond the power that Votan confers onto Travis, and thus onto Gypsie herself, she is genuinely attached to Travis.