A small survey...

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

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*

Comments

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

I didn't quite ship Bradley and Colin before the extras, though I smiled at the thought and I wouldn't have broken into tears if they were to come out as a couple. Watching the extras, though, made me see some Colin/Bradley connection.

Then I told my friend that and she said she would have shipped Bradley and Angel rather than Bradley and Colin based on the extras.

That made me stop and wonder - is there Bradley/Angel there that I'm not seeing? Have my slashy tendencies taken over my brain?

Because when she talked about B&A banter, obviously I was aware of it, but on a subjective level of perception, I saw it more as Angel having a bit of a crush on Bradley, who plays along with it, because he's comfortable with her. Because he's crushing on Colin.

So basically, I would love to hear people's thoughts and to discover through them whether it really is just my warped brain that can no longer respond to het or what...

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

*lol* That was long, but wonderful! Like you've peeked into my brain and worded its thoughts better than I could! Thank you! :D *squishes*

[galahadwarhorse.livejournal.com]

I have felt from the cooking show onwards that Bradley crushes on Colin. In the extras, he spends a lot of time videoing Colin, both openly and surreptitiously, and also says his name an awful lot which is telling. As are the mock bullying/fighting; that's one way boys with a crush they aren't yet sure will be returned get physical or expend energy on each other. (Yes, been there).

And I think Bradley's comfortable with Angel and likes her a lot. But I feel that way about my bezzie too; she's completely ace. I just wouldn't go "horizontal jogging" with her :)

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

OMG, I LOVE your comment. If I could, I would marry it. *nods to everything you've said, if that wasn't obvious enough already*

I do wonder now, if it's still just a crush or what.

Yes, been there
I hope this is okay, I apologize if it's not, but... DO TELL! :D

[galahadwarhorse.livejournal.com]

I just asked my comment, and it says it's single, so you may be in luck ;)

DO TELL!

Weeeelll.... I had a relationship that started the same way - sniping at work, fooling about the way they do, even taking of "work related" film that had the object of my desires conveniently in shot as often as possible. I wonder if Bradley has been reading my journal and taking notes? :p

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

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. ;)

[galahadwarhorse.livejournal.com]

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

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

*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. ;)

[galahadwarhorse.livejournal.com]

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 :)

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

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*

[miranda-skye.livejournal.com]

I feel exactly the same way - to me the Bradley/Angel banter was more like sibling banter than anything crush-y. And while I liked the idea of Bradley/Colin before the extras ... well, they definitely cemented it ;)

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

*nods* Oh, I'm so glad to hear that. It sounds exactly like me and makes me feel less alone, which is always nice. :) Thank you!

[miranda-skye.livejournal.com]

The video diaries did kill me a little - it's all about Colin as far as Bradley is concerned, which is adorable :D

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

I know, right? :D He's so a cute little school boy for Colin. And I absolutely adore that. When he says C is rather special, I was like... *squeeeeeeeeeeeee* and glasses strated breaking all around me. ;p

[miranda-skye.livejournal.com]

I was squeaking inappropriately all the way through. Just the way he goes on and on and on about Colin, films him *constantly* ... he's besotted :p

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

Oh, I was grinning constantly, but I didn't dare squeak too much. I have neighbours with thin walls and a lousy temper. :/

But YES! He can't keep his eye off the boy. It's possibly the most endearing thing about a guy who already is pretty much all around awesome. ;)

[miranda-skye.livejournal.com]

Damn, you've made me want to watch the extras again and I'm not at home, WOE :p

Do you mind if I friend you, btw?

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

Then my work here is done. ;D By the way, I've seen a few bits from the extras up on YouTube, so that's better than nothing, right? *hug*

On the contrary, It'd make me real happy! :D *squishes and goes to add you as well*

[pkai7.livejournal.com]

I saw the Angel/Bradley vibe too, but it was different somehow.

[matan4il.livejournal.com]

Right? And I'm trying to word for my friend why I feel that it's different and I fail. But I do feel that it isn't quite the same, it lacks... something. :S