Random Fic Thought/Question

[doc_3]

So I was reading some fics the other day, and this thought occurred to me:

There are certain things that can totally turn me off about a story, even if it's something I have really liked right up until that point.  For me, if at any point the characters feel the need to clarify their relationship, perhaps by saying, "So are we dating now?" or "Does this make you my girlfriend?", then I am out. 

I just totally lose interest in a story at that point.  This holds true for any fandom I read fics in.

Do other people have this trigger, (without being specific about stories or authors - this isn't to bash anyone's writing), or am I the only one?

Comments

[doc-3.livejournal.com]

So while we don't see it on the show, in my head, it seems like a completely believable part of his character.

Oh yeah, totally. I think that there is a blue collar, rough edge to Booth that would come out in heartbeat on HBO. Not that I think he would just gratuitously curse, but more that he would have some very strong language in tense situations. Particularly a situation like you referenced with the gang leader. I think DB would make that very realistic.

[tempertemper.livejournal.com]

*nods head*

Choice words is the perfect description though. I've seen this written into his character is a working way and a non-working way!

[doc-3.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, Booth's use of "choice words" would have to be handled a certain way to make it seem believable.