Hopeful Hearts: Arthur/Gwen (BBC's Merlin)

[kepp0xy]

Title: Hopeful Hearts
Author: kepp0xy
Fandom: BBC's Merlin
Pairing: Arthur/Gwen
Spoilers: Series 1 and 2
Word Count: ~4500
Author's Notes: I am so sorry for how late this manifesto is. It does contain images, though I wouldn't necessarily call it "image heavy" but it probably isn't dial-up friendly. Many, many thanks to all those who helped me with this

Comments

[tielan]

Lovely manifesto!

I love the structure you've given it: starting with 10 key scenes, then explaining why they're such a great couple in their interactions and balances.

Rather, there is a constant and subtle battle to strike balance. I find the difficulty of finding and maintaining this balance of power and respect infinitely more interesting, and ultimately, more challenging to achieve.

Precisely why I enjoy them.

An excellent read and well-put! Thank you!

[kepp0xy]

Definitely the reason you highlighted is one of my top-reasons for shipping them. They're too great.

Thanks for the feedback and I'm so glad you felt this worked ♥!

[rememberedenx3]

<3

I love when people take the time to really analyze characters in shows or movies I love. I'm honestly too lazy to do so, plus I love seeing if other people have the same opinions as me.

You do! Thanks for taking the time to really look at A&G. They're absolutely adorable together, not because of romantic tension but because they're so honest and treat each other as equals. I just love the scene you used from Witchfinder-the way they communicate without words sometimes is beautiful :)

[kepp0xy]

They're absolutely adorable together, not because of romantic tension but because they're so honest and treat each other as equals.

Absolutely! I also find it sort of refreshing to see a relationship like that play out on TV. Something that isn't all angst or UST, but a union of equals trying to find a way.

the way they communicate without words sometimes is beautiful

For real! I adore this aspect of them as well, and really can't wait for s3 to see more of it ;D!

Thanks so much for the lovely comment! I'm glad this worked for you :]!

[neptune47]

AH! IT'S UP! I have to run to work so I don't have time to read it now, but I just wanted to post and go YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

I'll be back with something more coherent later.

[kepp0xy]

♥! Thanks again for your help, bb!

[gen717]

Thank you so much for taking time to write this. It's going directly into memories. Really, I'm rather speechless right now at just how wonderful and amazing this entire Ship Manifesto was written. *applauds you*

[kepp0xy]

Ahh, thank you so much for the kind words!! I'm so pleased you felt this worked ♥!

[kepp0xy]

Yay!! I'm so glad this worked for you! Thank you so much <3