Virgil and Richie’s relationship is really gay when you know Richie is based off Frieda and Rick from the comics. Frieda was/is Virgil’s best friend in the comics just like Richie but she is also his love interest and they get married. Richie has Rick’s blonde hair and glasses. They also have the same name Richard but Rick is gay and it’s been said that Richie is gay too since he’s based off Rick. Virgil and Richie is really gay or at least bi when you know about the comics.