Which I don't have the time right now, to participate in, but was fascinated to read (via metafandom): curly shall not touch curly - on the need for contrast in relationship pairings.
It definitely factors into my dislike 'Blair as cop' stories (something I've been thinking of lately, due to a mithering plot bunny that is just going to have to WAIT, dammit!). My Blair is not a cop; never was, never will be. The reasons for this are numerous, but one of them is definitely that, I need that contrast that academic/scientist - former soldier/cop brings. It's only of many factors setting me firmly against Blair joining the Police, but it is a fairly big one.
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wickedwords, author of this interesting piece says, it's like a colour wheel; "The differences between the characters are such that when they are placed together, both appear brighter, making them complementary characters."
Very interesting discussion going on over there - but i needs must work, dammit. )o:
It definitely factors into my dislike 'Blair as cop' stories (something I've been thinking of lately, due to a mithering plot bunny that is just going to have to WAIT, dammit!). My Blair is not a cop; never was, never will be. The reasons for this are numerous, but one of them is definitely that, I need that contrast that academic/scientist - former soldier/cop brings. It's only of many factors setting me firmly against Blair joining the Police, but it is a fairly big one.
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wickedwords, author of this interesting piece says, it's like a colour wheel; "The differences between the characters are such that when they are placed together, both appear brighter, making them complementary characters."Very interesting discussion going on over there - but i needs must work, dammit. )o:
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