Random Fic Thought/Question

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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

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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!