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

[tempertemper.livejournal.com]

- Brennan & Booth bedding scenes where suddenly both of them start to swear like sailors. Huh?

LOL! What I was going to say :D I just don't get it. I can understand the odd 'eff' in the moment - from Booth maybe but I read something the other day where it was all going along very nicely and then suddenly Brennan goes, 'Oh God, Eff me Jeaaaaasus, Booth' or something similar and I was like... click away!

ETA: I've seen a trend for general OOCness to pop up when a fic gets to this point actually. I know it is difficult to write this kind of stuff and keep characters IC... I have struggled with it myself, but I find it odd, in a beautifully characterised fic, if they go to bed and suddenly Brennan becomes some wilting, virginal damsel, blown away by Booth's Casanova-worthy ministrations and bleating on about how she's never had it like this before... ;)

[labsquint.livejournal.com]

I've seen a trend for general OOCness to pop up when a fic gets to this point actually. I know it is difficult to write this kind of stuff and keep characters IC... I have struggled with it myself, but I find it odd, in a beautifully characterised fic, if they go to bed and suddenly Brennan becomes some wilting, virginal damsel, blown away by Booth's Casanova-worthy ministrations and bleating on about how she's never had it like this before... ;)

You have such a way with words....'bleating'?? Bwahahahahahaha!

But yes, I'm with you here too. Yes, sex scenes can be hard to write, especially if there is a significant emotional impact behind it (God help me, that's exactly the scene I need to write this week-end...!) but keeping them in character is crucial. Brennan is a sexually experienced woman, Booth has also had his share of partners, he's just more subtle about it; they could likely show each other a new trick or two!

[doc-3.livejournal.com]

suddenly Brennan becomes some wilting, virginal damsel, blown away by Booth's Casanova-worthy ministrations and bleating on about how she's never had it like this before... ;)

That was a hilarious characterization of one of the worst moments of OOCness in a fic. And you're right - it happens far too often (*goes to check if I've ever committed that offense*) :)

[tempertemper.livejournal.com]

Oh you SO haven't, trust me. I adore your characteristion of Brennan in all your fics *falls a little more in love with The Center Will Hold just thinking about it*

[doc-3.livejournal.com]

Aw, you are so sweet to even say that. *smooches*

[tempertemper.livejournal.com]

*smooches you back* So totally true!

Btw... *dies of icon love*

[doc-3.livejournal.com]

I'm so loving the new iconage everyone is sporting around :)

[only-more-love.livejournal.com]

I have struggled with it myself, but I find it odd, in a beautifully characterised fic, if they go to bed and suddenly Brennan becomes some wilting, virginal damsel, blown away by Booth's Casanova-worthy ministrations and bleating on about how she's never had it like this before...

Ah, but with Booth, Brennan reverts to her formerly virginal state.

;)

*whistles Mary had a little lamb*

[tempertemper.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, I forgot... he has that power *giggles*