Things that drive me nuts about fanfic, part 32,592: when people assume that the Doctor talks nonstop. No, he doesn't, especially when it comes to emotional conversations. There are a lot of silences, awkward pauses, and attempts to redirect the conversation entirely, and never any long declarations of love or heartfelt discussions about his feelings.
YES. Of course, he sometimes babbles to avoid saying uncomfortable things, but when something very serious is on the table he tends to shut down. I've seen some fic writers make excellent use of a small concession in the actually-saying-meaningful-things department, but the point is understanding that a small concession is a huge thing from him. Much like my husband.
I didn't plan things this way, but in my head, "Fake Palindromes" takes place in the same continuity as this story
I had wondered; I figured they were at least consistent, if not intentionally related.
As usual in matters of porn, she was right
Ha. I guess this means I should take my vague feeling that the sex scene in my WIP isn't dirty enough seriously.
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on 2009-03-10 10:47 pm (UTC)YES. Of course, he sometimes babbles to avoid saying uncomfortable things, but when something very serious is on the table he tends to shut down. I've seen some fic writers make excellent use of a small concession in the actually-saying-meaningful-things department, but the point is understanding that a small concession is a huge thing from him. Much like my husband.
I didn't plan things this way, but in my head, "Fake Palindromes" takes place in the same continuity as this story
I had wondered; I figured they were at least consistent, if not intentionally related.
As usual in matters of porn, she was right
Ha. I guess this means I should take my vague feeling that the sex scene in my WIP isn't dirty enough seriously.