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A small survey...

This post is obviously a very poor decision on my part, especially a second before I turn in for the night, but just out of curiosity...

If you've seen the Merlin DVD extras (of the first volume, of course), did it contribute to a Merlin RPS shipping or did it simply serve to reinforce a shipping you were already into? And who do you ship in the fandom?

My reply is in the comments, in case anyone wonders what brought all this on. *coughs nervously*

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Haha, they might come in handy, thanks :P

FOR SRS.

*is intrigued* Do tell this story, anyway.
(I understand perfectly; it's a life skill we should all develop)

I love that they film each other so much, especially the surreptitious filming (although, again, that's mostly Bradley... he so does fancy Colin and is just rubbish at keeping it sekrit :P)

Awesomesauce. Whenever you can, I'd definitely be interested to see what you write for this plotbunny :P
And I can certainly arrange a messaged vegetable ;)

I actually have no idea what made me start to ship Bradley/Colin. :/ I've seen bits of the DVD extras, but I'm not getting the DVD until Christmas and I'm doing my best not to 'spoil' myself, as it were. *massively impatient, though!* When I do see them, I imagine they will only serve to reinforce my love for the pairing. :P

I saw them on Something For The Weekend, and that was probably the point where I first realised that not only do I love the characters they play, but the actors themselves.

As for the RPS ... I think it may have been the Anonymous Kink Meme that tipped me over into RPS-land. XD

I don't know what made you start either, but I'm glad something did! :D And you will love the extras, I guarantee it!

Awwww, they are all sorts of awesome, aren't they? XD

I loved that meme. It seriously needs its own community.

Huzzah! *pops out the champagne and puts on Barry White*

Awww! You made me realize I've done the same with a girl I was crushing on. I didn't know whether she was straight or gay, so when I had to interview someone for a uni paper, I asked her for her help. She turned out to be straight, but it wasn't total loss. I told her I'm gay, so that at least made our friendship a little bit better.

But it sounds like you've had more success than me...? Did the "work related" film, well, work? :D

*snickers* I have no doubt of it. This is what fans are truly for, y'know. ;)

*starts packing them for shipping*

And much like rock n' roll, CAPSLOCKING OVER THIS WILL NEVER DIE!

Oh, I was shown the letters written by an Israeli officer who was killed in a rescue operation back in 1976. His handwriting was surprisingly beautiful and the thoughts expressed uncommonly deep. I got the distinct impression from the letters that he knew he was not going to come back from his mission and upon meeting one of his army friends, the guy confirmed that that's precisely what "my" guy told him before separated on the morning of the rescue mission. And while there were some slight homoerotic overtones in the letters, to the best of everyone's knowledge he was straight. I swear, he's possibly my #1 straight man ever. I admire his courage so much. It wasn't his first rescue mission either, and he has been wounded in battle before, so he knew exactly what he was getting himself into, you know?

(that skill, it's almost like magic, only with fewer phallic symbols involved... ;) )

I know, right? It's like if Bradley could just sit around and watch Colin all day long, he'd be perfectly content. Except he wouldn't be, because he would have an overwhelming need to tease Colin all the freaking time, just to hear Colin retort. It's that stage of falling in love when just being around the person you're into is intoxicating and you just can't get enough of it!

Okay, done deal! :D But at the Gates of Hell, I'm totally giving them your name, we're clear on that, right? ;p
(cool! Now I'm just curious to know which vegetable would I get...)

I've been into RPS in my last two fandoms, so I guess I would have sooner or later checked out Bradley/Colin. But yes, the DVD extras did seal the deal for me.

*puts tinhat on* Just something about how Bradley likes to tease Colin and how he admits to "not getting" him in the beginning, but now he realises that Colin is something special.

I don't automatically turn to RPF/RPS in my fandoms, there has to be a certain chemistry between the actors for me to work with, and Bradley and Colin definitely have it.

Oh and I so believe Bradley put that spider in his tub on purpose to lure Colin into his hotel room at night ;-)

that Colin is something special.
That's such an extraordinary way for one guy to refer to another guy, I was obviously smiling inappropriately when I heard that. ;D

And that's it, that's precisely me, needing to see that there is something ther in order to subscribe to the slash. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks Colin and Bradley do have that certain something.

*snorts* I would not be surprised. Although if that is the case, someone really needs to teach that boy a lesson in effective courting... ;p

Oh, that's such a poignant story... lovely but incredibly heartbreaking.

(trufax :P)

That's such a great stage to be at, and it's so fecking cute to watch in others. With Colin and Bradley, it's even better :)
Btw, I rewatched the CiN clip, and I think you may be right - Colin's expression is slightly bemused and yet also kind of amazed, and Bradley looks so loved up... I'd say Bradley has a definite thing for Colin, but Colin isn't aware of it and thinks it's just friendly banter or something. Especially based on their SftW interview.

Lol no worries, I'm fairly sure they're expecting me already :P
(you'd get something cool but unassuming, like a sweet potato, unless you're opposed to the sweet potato in any way)

The work related film wasn't overt enough, so I had to take the shy touching route. That worked ;)

I'm planning to use it on Colin in the alternate universe where I actually meet him :p

*lol* I love that! XD Is it okay to ask how it went from there? It sounded like you're not still together...

*snorts* I'm sure it'll work there too. ;)

Well, we're very keen on each other, but he's aaaaargh married :s But it's a very unhappy marriage so it hasn't stopped him from experimenting :)

I'm glad you think it'll at least not get me a smack in the face from the pasty Irish boy :p

By the way, I utterly had to friend you. Hope that's ok :)

So are you still experimenting with him? From time to time? I don't know why, but it's kinda hot, that he's married and would break his vows for you. Also, breaking news: I'm going straight to hell. :P

No, definitely not from Colin. From Bradley, yes, but not Colin. ;) Luckily for you, B doesn't have to be in every single alternate universe out there, does he?

It's not alright! And as your punishment, I'm going to friend you right back. ;) *squishes*

*hugs* Just because. I think you're like the first person on LJ I ever told this story to. *hearts*

Isn't it? I'd like to fall in love now just to be at that stage again. ;) And with Bradley and Colin, it's incredible. Especially what with it being Bradley that's so openly smitten! :D

Colin's expression is slightly bemused and yet also kind of amazed, and Bradley looks so loved up
That's exactly it! Damn, now I wanna watch that clip again. Nope, can't, must write fic. But I agree with your analysis completely and I'd add that I hope at some point it just wasn't enough for Bradley and he took it one step further. Which c'mon, I can't see how he could do anything else around Colin. ;) So the only question that remains is when did that happen...

Cool, we can have the wickedest party ever there! And I do mean literally. ;p (I'm going to order a foam machine for it right now)

(just how much awesome are you made of? I love that choice! XD )

Oh, in that case I feel very honoured and pleased :) ♥ to you too.

Yeah, me too. Falling in love is such an astounding experience, especially in those early stages. What's great with these two is that in the show, Merlin seems to be the more emotionally open one, and then Bradley's more emotionally expressive IRL. At least, from my perspective.

I can't imagine anyone being able to resist Colin, especially being around him as much as Bradley has been, but I can fully imagine Bradley being so unsure of Colin's reaction that he's kept it to himself (everyone's blatantly noticed, but he doesn't know they know :P)... I doubt I'm making much sense here lol.

Ooh, sounds like fun :) The foam machine will be particularly awesome!

(glad you approve XD)

♥ to you three and to your icon four. ;)

I know, right? *curses the lack of appropriate love interests around* Even my almost-date failed to catch my intention and is trying to bring a friend to the cafe we agreed to meet in. Arthur much? *rolls eyes*

Merlin seems to be the more emotionally open one, and then Bradley's more emotionally expressive IRL
Precisely what I mean, and he's so giddy about it too! Merlin is just a little cautious, but Bradley is just out there and he sort of reminds me of the way I was acting when I first fell in love, I mean really fell. I couldn't care about anything or anyone.

There's something about a guy calling another guy special without a hint of irony that says "I am so over resisting", though I could imagine Bradley being scared to let his feelings known. I'm sure the scene you've described is precisely how things played out. I'm just curious whether that didn't change at any point.

Heeee, we'll have a mirror ball, the foam machine, tons of history's most fabulous gays and we'll party like it's 1979. XD

Lol thanks :D

Ooh, harsh, that's very Arthurian of him *shakes head* I've had some success datewise lately, but no one 'special', no one that ignites that early-love spark.

Lol Bradley reminds me of myself a lot of the time. Seriously, the way he talks and acts in interviews and the video diaries and so on, he's eerily similar to me...
I can definitely imagine it changing at some point. I've got this idea (which is becoming RPS fic gradually) that Colin did know about Bradley's feelings but didn't let on and instead tormented him about it but saying things that were deliberate innuendo :P And finally, Bradley cracked and just kissed him.

We'll party it up like we're in Camelot ;P With Mai Tais.

Yeah, but likewise, it's not anything with an early-love spark, which is probably why I don't mind that much. I'm just nodding my head and feeling slightly amused.

See, I was saying that you're cool all along, didn't I? ;)

Oh oh, do write, do, do! :D I will give you any number of my future children for this! Just name your price! XD

*lol* We'll make all the Camelot knights do a conga line! XD

God, I know that feeling. I have been there so many times. Ah well, at least there's a modicum of enjoyment to be had; we can't all have Bradley/Colin levels of chemistry.

Haha, thanks :P I'll take the praise where I can get it lol.

I am writing lol, I'm always writing something. I have three Bradley/Colin RPFs in the works, and a whole host of Merlin fics. There's no price for the love of these guys!

Hehe, that we will, and Uther will be sitting nearby, tapping his foot to the music and pretending he's not interested :P

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