I think of every standalone fic as a new circumstance. In fiction, and even in RL, sometimes people are drawn to a partner because of the similarities between them. Sometimes because of novelty or complementarity they're looking for someone completely *different.* Even a cliched fictional character has at least a few attributes, and a well-written one has many attributes.
So, Fraser is someone who puts the highest possible value on loyalty, and he and both Rays immediately form relationships of loyalty and trust. (Also, RayV talks to his dead father, which not everybody does.) Lots of people I know think that CKR is really hot, so why shouldn't Fraser feel that way too? OTOH Fraser is someone almost completely devoid of conventional career ambition--maybe he'd think Thatcher was fascinating because she *is* ambitious. Maybe he'd bond with Turnbull because of a mutual love for chilly rural towns.
Heh. I missed this when it was posted. I just ran my name through lj seek and what turns up but "Because I WOULD be writing that epic Fake/due South crossover of JJ/Turnbull love if I had any ambition at all. WHICH NO ONE BUT LIPSTICKCAT AND I WOULD READ"? So naturally, I'm here now. Should I get out the pompoms? *\o/* *cheerleads*
I cannot tell you how much I live for rare pairings, though. I turned up in the DS fandom looking for Fraser/Kowalski stuff, and within months of being in it I'd latched on to Turnbull. Anything I write with him gets to be a rare pairing. And through my RP group, I'm just starting to get interested in Duck Boys slash. The RP group can be blamed for a lot of things, including Turnbull/Vecchio, (Coming soon to a computer near you!).
There's something wonderful about rare pairings and crossovers because its limitless. People don't have to keep rehashing the same plot ideas, they can say something new and exciting. I love it!
*uses her Welsh/Turnbull icon*
...... Seriously. Turnbull/JJ. I'll give you a
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So, Fraser is someone who puts the highest possible value on loyalty, and he and both Rays immediately form relationships of loyalty and trust. (Also, RayV talks to his dead father, which not everybody does.) Lots of people I know think that CKR is really hot, so why shouldn't Fraser feel that way too? OTOH Fraser is someone almost completely devoid of conventional career ambition--maybe he'd think Thatcher was fascinating because she *is* ambitious. Maybe he'd bond with Turnbull because of a mutual love for chilly rural towns.
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*\o/* *cheerleads*
I cannot tell you how much I live for rare pairings, though. I turned up in the DS fandom looking for Fraser/Kowalski stuff, and within months of being in it I'd latched on to Turnbull. Anything I write with him gets to be a rare pairing. And through my RP group, I'm just starting to get interested in Duck Boys slash. The RP group can be blamed for a lot of things, including Turnbull/Vecchio, (Coming soon to a computer near you!).
There's something wonderful about rare pairings and crossovers because its limitless. People don't have to keep rehashing the same plot ideas, they can say something new and exciting. I love it!
*uses her Welsh/Turnbull icon*
...... Seriously. Turnbull/JJ. I'll give you a ( ... )
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