why did you give brendon amnesia and not ryan? how do you think the story would differ if it had been ryan instead? The amnesia story is one of my favorites, and I spent a lot of time thinking about the roles for each character. It’s based off of the Wesley/Fred/Illyria relationship in Angel. I really suggest watching season five - it’ll break your heart. Anyway, I chose Brendon to lose his memory because I wanted the one who remembered - Ryan - to have a sense of desperate control. To me, Brendon would be overflowing with emotion, which is interesting, yes, but Ryan just seemed that much more fascinating. If it were Ryan that lost his memory? Brendon would be torn, but I think that he would transfer his feelings easier than Ryan. I chose Ryan to remember because I think he does just that - remember. Brendon tends to accept change in the ones he loves with grace. Ryan is more stubborn, and in a way, I found that more wonderfully tragic.
AND OH YEAH I forgot that one Pete/Mikey you did. Ah! I have to tell you, I had an epiphany of sorts. Ryan/Brendon = the new Pete/Mikey. y/y? Ryan could totally be 'the Pete' - attention seeking, not too popular with the internet (scratch that, he's basically the new internet hate figure), kind of dumb and reckless, ~artsy and ~deep, also kind of faily and arrogant etc etc and Brendon could totally be 'the Mikey' - quiet about the whole thing, a spectator, cool and there when he needs to be but good at backing off, too. It all fits. I was reading this really standard Pete/Mikey the other day - you know the kind of one where they aren't together but Pete gets all depressed and calls Mikey up and it's soft and sweet and achey - and that really works with Ryan/Brendon right now, too. You can imagine Ryan calling Brendon and being all the same. Can't you? Or am I just being insane? I want to write a fic with that dynamic to try and prove it. Oh yeah, and The Cabin = Summer of Like. Aww yeeah
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I want to write a fic with that dynamic to try and prove it. Yes, please! You know I always love your fics.
And yes, Mikey drives me nuts! Because, in fandom, he's usually so quiet, but you're right! On twitter, he's super chatty and popular. I don't even know - he confused me so much. But Mikey/Pete tweets are PRECIOUS.
And I'm glad that my BBB answer is helpful. :D I really do love that story. (It's probably why I'm so defensive of it)
I literally just typed the last sentence of said fic when I got this. It needs editing so I'm not going to post it quite yet, but I can send it to you if you want? I kind of mixed it up - Brendon was more 'the Pete' and Ryan was more 'the Mikey' but I like how it turned out. I think. Or I will after edits. Anyway.
Mikey Way is so awesome. My crush on him has officially returned in full swing. I love MCR fandom right now; just as Panic started winding down, MCR feels like it's cranking back up again. This can only be good for the universe.
Please do send this to me!!! (saran219@aol.com) And yes, MCR is back and fuck! Have you seen Mikey lately? My friend and I were talking about how Mikey must have stolen all the hot from the band for himself (Frank isn't looking too good, imo, but it's okay, because MIKEY!)
re the question about the different split scenarios, THIS. I think Ryan would have been a figure of hate no matter how it went, because for some reason this seems to be the role people have given him. It would have been so much easier if it had been Ryan and Brendon as a band, because then I wouldn't feel like I had to like both (so far I do, but only time will tell). I just wouldn't be excited by a band with Jon and Spencer (I am not keen on either one of them). Spencers interviews are doing nothing to allay my fears about the friends thing, no matter how much he says it, but I think that's because there are still so many questions. I think proper interviews with vids will be more interesting because of body language etc. I will remain unconvinced until I see pics of them together again. They never really tweeted each other anyway, but it would be nice if they did occasionally, even if it was just to portray an image of them being friends
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I feel like since Ryan and Brendon are the main focuses in fandom, the fact that they split sides is really difficult for a lot of people. I know it is for me. I got really angry when my brother said he liked "Change" more than "New Perspective". I really want to be able to enjoy them both without this stupid resentment.
You're right, though. Only time can tell what actually is going down. I'd just love them to cut the bullshit and be completely honest about it, but then again, honesty is quite a lot to ask of anyone.
And goodness, the timetravel!fic is going so poorly - I don't know if it'll ever see the light of day, unfortunately.
and lol OFC there's romance! that's why it hurts so much to leave Good - it's been forever since I've written some hardcore angst :D Only for you, bb. ♥
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this is why you are my favorite forever, jfc ♥
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You know I love to make Ryan suffer. It shows how much I love him.
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AND OH YEAH I forgot that one Pete/Mikey you did. Ah! I have to tell you, I had an epiphany of sorts. Ryan/Brendon = the new Pete/Mikey. y/y? Ryan could totally be 'the Pete' - attention seeking, not too popular with the internet (scratch that, he's basically the new internet hate figure), kind of dumb and reckless, ~artsy and ~deep, also kind of faily and arrogant etc etc and Brendon could totally be 'the Mikey' - quiet about the whole thing, a spectator, cool and there when he needs to be but good at backing off, too. It all fits. I was reading this really standard Pete/Mikey the other day - you know the kind of one where they aren't together but Pete gets all depressed and calls Mikey up and it's soft and sweet and achey - and that really works with Ryan/Brendon right now, too. You can imagine Ryan calling Brendon and being all the same. Can't you? Or am I just being insane? I want to write a fic with that dynamic to try and prove it. Oh yeah, and The Cabin = Summer of Like. Aww yeeah ( ... )
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Yes, please!
You know I always love your fics.
And yes, Mikey drives me nuts! Because, in fandom, he's usually so quiet, but you're right! On twitter, he's super chatty and popular. I don't even know - he confused me so much. But Mikey/Pete tweets are PRECIOUS.
And I'm glad that my BBB answer is helpful. :D I really do love that story. (It's probably why I'm so defensive of it)
Oh, and you're super awesome.
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Mikey Way is so awesome. My crush on him has officially returned in full swing. I love MCR fandom right now; just as Panic started winding down, MCR feels like it's cranking back up again. This can only be good for the universe.
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And yes, MCR is back and fuck! Have you seen Mikey lately?
My friend and I were talking about how Mikey must have stolen all the hot from the band for himself (Frank isn't looking too good, imo, but it's okay, because MIKEY!)
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You're right, though. Only time can tell what actually is going down. I'd just love them to cut the bullshit and be completely honest about it, but then again, honesty is quite a lot to ask of anyone.
And goodness, the timetravel!fic is going so poorly - I don't know if it'll ever see the light of day, unfortunately.
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and lol OFC there's romance! that's why it hurts so much to leave D:
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Good - it's been forever since I've written some hardcore angst :D
Only for you, bb.
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It has to be the truth - it really does (and I don't care how crazy I sound, it's what I really think)
Also, I'm glad you can forgive me for the sake of my future offspring :D
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