I specifically list my preference as 2x1 as a proactive action against what tends to happen when Duo bottoms.
*glomps* OMG yes. The numerous fanon stereotypes and cliche plot devices grate so harshly against my perception of his character. Granted, it did take me quite awhile to learn to see/appreciate Heero for himself rather than 'Wufei's evil rival', to see past the surface of his personality and all the bad!fic bastardizations, and even longer to make peace with the idea of Heero and Duo as a couple. Part of what helped in both regards was considering the possibility of 2x1 rather than 1x2. To my mind, 2x1 is a much more natural 'outcome' of matching up their personalities and character dynamics. Duo has always struck me as a more natural top than bottom. Of course as any relationship progresses, I like to see it evolve to where either partner will take either position as a matter of course; it feels more equal and thus somehow more healthy. But generally speaking, and as far as establishing a relationship, and in the interest of avoiding bad fanon stereotypes? I'd much rather see Duo top. And you're one of a very few people I've come across who have also expressed that preference.
I was a hardcore-obsessive 2x5x2 fan for quite awhile, wanted nothing to do with any other pairings really. Horizons expanded with time. By now I'm a fan of 2x3x5 in any combination of two or three, 3x4x3's not bad when you can get a good writer on it, I'm fond of 1x4x1 and 3x1x3 as well - and in fact, I'll read Trowa paired with just about anyone, oddly enough, including the girls. I've never been able to cultivate a taste for 2x4 - despite my opinion that best friends often do make the best lovers *cough*GojyoHakkai*cough*, sometimes friends are just friends and nothing more. Even in the world of yaoi. ^_^ 13x5 will send me screaming for cover 99 times out of 100 and never mind my age-gap kink. *shudders*
And like I said - I've learned to admit that 1x2 has its place, and have even read a couple that I rather enjoyed. But my interest level perks up quite a bit more at the idea of 2x1.
(There's a sword metaphor in there somewhere, I'm sure of it...)
Hee. Indeed.
It's sometimes hard to remember, though, especially to the perfectionistic mind, that it's okay to leave earlier things alone, to let them stand as written, as posted; to take them with a grain of salt and accept their value as a yardstick for progress made. I look at old works, and go 'Ugh, god, I need to clean that up'. Or 'Oh, my god, I threw in every cliche in the book I'm so embarrassed why did I ever post that???' Y'know?
Ahh. Well. I'd apologize, but I somehow doubt you'd believe my sincerity. ♥
The dialogue-only is strangely liberating, though, somehow. And I'm positive that it's the only reason this fic wrote so fast.
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Date: 2006-09-12 03:41 am (UTC)*glomps* OMG yes. The numerous fanon stereotypes and cliche plot devices grate so harshly against my perception of his character. Granted, it did take me quite awhile to learn to see/appreciate Heero for himself rather than 'Wufei's evil rival', to see past the surface of his personality and all the bad!fic bastardizations, and even longer to make peace with the idea of Heero and Duo as a couple. Part of what helped in both regards was considering the possibility of 2x1 rather than 1x2. To my mind, 2x1 is a much more natural 'outcome' of matching up their personalities and character dynamics. Duo has always struck me as a more natural top than bottom. Of course as any relationship progresses, I like to see it evolve to where either partner will take either position as a matter of course; it feels more equal and thus somehow more healthy. But generally speaking, and as far as establishing a relationship, and in the interest of avoiding bad fanon stereotypes? I'd much rather see Duo top. And you're one of a very few people I've come across who have also expressed that preference.
I was a hardcore-obsessive 2x5x2 fan for quite awhile, wanted nothing to do with any other pairings really. Horizons expanded with time. By now I'm a fan of 2x3x5 in any combination of two or three, 3x4x3's not bad when you can get a good writer on it, I'm fond of 1x4x1 and 3x1x3 as well - and in fact, I'll read Trowa paired with just about anyone, oddly enough, including the girls. I've never been able to cultivate a taste for 2x4 - despite my opinion that best friends often do make the best lovers *cough*GojyoHakkai*cough*, sometimes friends are just friends and nothing more. Even in the world of yaoi. ^_^ 13x5 will send me screaming for cover 99 times out of 100 and never mind my age-gap kink. *shudders*
And like I said - I've learned to admit that 1x2 has its place, and have even read a couple that I rather enjoyed. But my interest level perks up quite a bit more at the idea of 2x1.
(There's a sword metaphor in there somewhere, I'm sure of it...)
Hee. Indeed.
It's sometimes hard to remember, though,
especially to the perfectionistic mind,that it's okay to leave earlier things alone, to let them stand as written, as posted; to take them with a grain of salt and accept their value as a yardstick for progress made. I look at old works, and go 'Ugh, god, I need to clean that up'. Or 'Oh, my god, I threw in every cliche in the book I'm so embarrassed why did I ever post that???' Y'know?Ahh. Well. I'd apologize, but I somehow doubt you'd believe my sincerity. ♥The dialogue-only is strangely liberating, though, somehow. And I'm positive that it's the only reason this fic wrote so fast.