Skins Fic

[gespawcho]

Title: Astrophysics
fandom: Skins
pairing: Emily/Naomi
rating: mature

a/n It's been a traumatic week for Naomily fans, thanks to She Who Shall Not Be Named, and I thought, what better time to jump into the fray? Word to the wise: stay strong, kids. Effy's only role in this is to be a purveyor of narcotic plants. This is obviously my first foray

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[siviusx]

Yeah, I'm still at work, so my initial reaction of "... guh" remains the best I can do with this; it feels a bit wrong to go into detail about what I liked, so I'll settle for "everything". I honestly don't know what you were worried about; this is shamelessly hot and one of the most innovative, refreshing takes on Naomi this fandom has seen in quite some time.

To elaborate on that--since it won't make me blush/get me fired--getting a new contributor with a clear perspective that isn't overly influenced by other parts of fandom is perhaps the reason I'm most happy you got this done. Sometimes I notice that I start to adopt 'fanon' from other people and I'm most certainly not alone in that; when it happens too often, fandom becomes a blend of assumptions with absolutely no originality left. So, not only did I find this incredibly pleasing to read because of your superb grasp on and manipulation of that little language we have in common, but I am also very happy to see that you have a very distinct voice for Skins (just like you do

Alright, you

[gespawcho]

Your initial reaction of *guh* is just fine. Damned eloquent, even.

I honestly don't know what you were worried about;

Offering something new and cool. Something that did not bite.

I'm *immensely* pleased that you're able to look at this as a finished product and not think, Gah, I saw this in it's barebones/rough draft state, and somehow be less impressed. I'm just pleased as punch.

make me blush/get me fired

I'm winning on one of those points. Losing? Prob.

a new contributor with a clear perspective that isn't overly influenced by other parts of fandom
It could be silly to worry about semantics of characterization in fanfic, but I mean, WTF is the point if you're going to mischaracterize? You might as well be writing originals if you take a character too far off the page.

Sometimes I notice that I start to adopt 'fanon' from other peopleTHe problem with fandom is that it's so damned pervasive. Around-the-clock food for the mind, and it's hard not to get sucked into something, or to philosophize or whatever, and I think we

Re: Alright, you

[siviusx]

♥

[AND A FIREFLY FAN. Shit G, let's just go to Vegas, clearly it's our destiny.]

[gespawcho]

What an awesome icon! I remain confused by what gang Kat is pledging allegiance too, but whatever. I'm also sort of amused now by imagining that as a picture from Naomi and Emily's relationship. Bwa!

Thank you so much for reading and commenting!

[flirflir]

ohhh dear that was beyond awesome

[gespawcho]

Hey!

Thank you soo much. Also, Lily says thank you for protecting her from swine flu. She is so grateful!

[thecon12]

How I only just managed to stumble across this I'll never know :S But I just wanted to drop you a comment and tell you that this is amazingly well written. You conveyed Naomi's want, fears and nervousness perfectly. And Emily, as always, was there to provide just the right amount of courage in her simple but intimate gestures.

Hope you write more some time because you're very talented :)

[gespawcho]

Love that icon. What a lovely moment. Oh, those girls.

Thank you so much for reading, and for stopping by to let me know you enjoyed it. How delightful! I'm beyond pleased you think Naomi sounds like Naomi because she reminds me of me in some ways and I'd hate to think I couldn't write her. Thanks! And Emily, seriously, is just, God's gift to women and fic, she's just so gentle and understanding and makes it incredibly lovely to write her.

Thanks again!

[shrwhyte]

How have I not read this already? Your grasp on the characters is phenomenal, and you manage to convey quite a lot about Naomi and her view of herself, Emily, and their relationship with a few simple gestures. Fucking awesome.

Also, let's be friends.

[gespawcho]

How have I not read this already?

The attractive answer is that you have a life?

and you manage to convey quite a lot about Naomi and her view of herself

I'm really beyond jazzed that you think this is true. I love the Skins kids a lot, and I especially like the way Naomi is such an emotional misanthrope. I have way many theories about her, and I hope I understand her half as much as I try to do.

Thank you for reading!

Also, let's be friends.

I'd be delighted.