Any/any - serious marriage proposal and wedding
anonymous
December 22 2010, 03:25:06 UTC
The story of how a nation proposed and got married to their significant other.
The catch here is that I want said story to be one that's mainly serious, not cracky, and takes in account various issues that would logically crop up in a situation like theirs. Example issues: Are they just getting married as humans, not nations? If they're a gay couple, where will they get married if their own countries haven't legalized gay marriage? If they come from very different cultures, how do they decide on the style of the marriage? etc.
That's not to say that it can't be humorous in parts (wacky marriage proposals and wedding crashers, anyone? ;) ); I'd just like to see a serious and mostly crack-free treatment of this kind of subject matter with a nation couple.
Bonus: The nation who proposes is someone you wouldn't expect to (i.e. someone normally reserved or non-sentimental).
Ah yes, the ever-present overprotective siblings. It was both funny and sad with how both Canada and Ukraine tried to assure their respective siblings that the other sibling wouldn't have any objections to their union.
This is building up into a very interesting piece. I'm eager to see where you're taking this (aside from the obvious proposal, of course)!
Re: Family Politics (Part 2/?)
anonymous
December 31 2010, 15:39:59 UTC
Man, this is so Romeo&Julietesque xD Your Salv family interaction was absolutely adorable, the "sisters" and "little Russias" thrown into it, and Ukraine's assesment of why Russia keeps them close...bawww ;_;
I liked your description of triumphant!Femerica, that's not something you see everyday. I wonder if the relations between her and Russia will change as Ukraine and Canada get closer? or maybe she'll just turn to China directlyXD I like that Canada and Ukraine here are sweet and gentle and easy-going but not pushovers; they both tell their siblings that they have the intention of carrying through with the diplomatic bond and all. Daww~~
Re: Family Politics (Part 2/?)
anonymous
January 2 2011, 10:59:03 UTC
I love the way you wrote about how their situations parallel each other and the last part that ties it all together so flawlessly. This is absolutely lovely work, anon. <3
Re: Family Politics (part 3/?)
anonymous
January 3 2011, 00:41:19 UTC
34. America’s moods were as fleeting as a teenager's-which was really what she was, frankly. So when she apologized to Canada, it wasn't entirely unexpected. Well, it was, because another trait of America's was that she had the attention span of a gnat, and rarely remembered their quarrels long enough to apologize. But this time she did
( ... )
Re: Family Politics (part 4/?)
anonymous
January 4 2011, 01:25:12 UTC
So I said it would be a short fill. And that I would skip to the proposal part soon. Well, I lied. xD
We're closing in, though.
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310. The three hundred tenth day was the day Ukraine visited to see her new embassy in Ottawa. It had been funded by donations from the all the Ukrainians now living in Canada.
Ukraine never said how happy that made her.
473. April 30, 1993 was the four hundred sixty-third day, and was the day Canada received a package in the mail. It was addressed to him in careful handwriting, and marked ‘Fragile’ and ‘International Express’ with a big red stamp.
He opened it to find masses of bubble wrap and tissue paper. Someone had obviously been worried about the contents. Beneath all the protective packaging was a basket, filled with small, round things wrapped in yet more bubble wrap. And there was a note. It was dated April 18th, and read, in the same neat print in which the box was addressed;
Believe me, I don't care one whit that you lied. Especially since everything from the 81st day on made me smile derpily and squeal in my head "Awww! They're so ADORABLE together!"
Can I say that I love the way you work historical events into this here and there? And the way you characterize Canada and Ukraine? And the way you manage to encapsulate the progression of their relationship (especially with the final four sentences!) in as few words as possible? And the way you write them as so cute and sweet and warm and adorable that has reignited my love for this pairing like whoa?
Re: Family Politics (part 6/?)
anonymous
January 16 2011, 21:32:41 UTC
6995. He apologized, of course, on the six thousand, nine hundred, and ninety-fifth day. But she cut him off abruptly, uncharacteristically terse for Ukraine and there were several seconds of awkward silence. Eventually they both blurted out an excuse, nearly simultaneously, and dashed away
( ... )
Re: Family Politics (part 6/?)
anonymous
January 16 2011, 22:09:30 UTC
An ironable prime minister, cool! I want one! This part is soo cute! I hope that at least some nations are supportive. Catchpa says sergent artificer....what?
You have made me a very happy OP indeed, and you're not even finished with the fill yet. All I can say is that you're still just as good with the characterization, relationship development and your ability to say a lot in just one sentence or paragraph, and that I hope you continue with all that!
The catch here is that I want said story to be one that's mainly serious, not cracky, and takes in account various issues that would logically crop up in a situation like theirs. Example issues: Are they just getting married as humans, not nations? If they're a gay couple, where will they get married if their own countries haven't legalized gay marriage? If they come from very different cultures, how do they decide on the style of the marriage? etc.
That's not to say that it can't be humorous in parts (wacky marriage proposals and wedding crashers, anyone? ;) ); I'd just like to see a serious and mostly crack-free treatment of this kind of subject matter with a nation couple.
Bonus: The nation who proposes is someone you wouldn't expect to (i.e. someone normally reserved or non-sentimental).
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This is building up into a very interesting piece. I'm eager to see where you're taking this (aside from the obvious proposal, of course)!
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Your Salv family interaction was absolutely adorable, the "sisters" and "little Russias" thrown into it, and Ukraine's assesment of why Russia keeps them close...bawww ;_;
I liked your description of triumphant!Femerica, that's not something you see everyday. I wonder if the relations between her and Russia will change as Ukraine and Canada get closer? or maybe she'll just turn to China directlyXD
I like that Canada and Ukraine here are sweet and gentle and easy-going but not pushovers; they both tell their siblings that they have the intention of carrying through with the diplomatic bond and all. Daww~~
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We're closing in, though.
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310. The three hundred tenth day was the day Ukraine visited to see her new embassy in Ottawa. It had been funded by donations from the all the Ukrainians now living in Canada.
Ukraine never said how happy that made her.
473. April 30, 1993 was the four hundred sixty-third day, and was the day Canada received a package in the mail. It was addressed to him in careful handwriting, and marked ‘Fragile’ and ‘International Express’ with a big red stamp.
He opened it to find masses of bubble wrap and tissue paper. Someone had obviously been worried about the contents. Beneath all the protective packaging was a basket, filled with small, round things wrapped in yet more bubble wrap. And there was a note. It was dated April 18th, and read, in the same neat print in which the box was addressed;
Dear Canada ( ... )
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Can I say that I love the way you work historical events into this here and there? And the way you characterize Canada and Ukraine? And the way you manage to encapsulate the progression of their relationship (especially with the final four sentences!) in as few words as possible? And the way you write them as so cute and sweet and warm and adorable that has reignited my love for this pairing like whoa?
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Catchpa says sergent artificer....what?
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