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(This is me comparing and contrasting two of my OTPs. You have been warned.)
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F/F + Hero/Villain
Oct. 20th, 2019 11:28 pmLet's talk about two ships I love: Phèdre nó Delaunay/Melisande Shahrizai (Kushiel's Legacy), and Eve Polastri/Villanelle (Killing Eve). Not only are these both phenomenal hero-villain ships in their own right, but they embody several core tenants of hero-villain, making them excellent case studies for hero/villain ships across the board.
( Read more... )The Enigma and the Tagalong
Mar. 30th, 2019 08:46 amThis is part a trope, part a real-life relationship dynamic.
Start with two girls in adolescence (typically somewhere between ages 8 and 16) who are best friends.
One of them is the "enigma"—she's worldly, striking, magical... or more accurately, whatever passes for that at their age. From an outsider's perspective, she might be more accurately characterized as simply charismatic and bold.
The other one is the "tagalong"—she's lucky just to be along for the ride. She might describe herself as plain or boring. From an outside perspective, she would be more accurately characterized as quiet and insecure.
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