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merlinrpf2008-12-08 11:55 pm
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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*
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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I KNOW, RIGHT? It's so deserving of capslock lol.
Does a guy who died almost 40 years ago count?
Not if it puts a dampener on any further, however speculative, evidence for actual Colin/Bradley possibilities, no.
Oh, I agree 100% there, but it would still be worth dying over. Clearly if either of them would choose any of us (however incredible we may be; and I extend that 'us' to the whole fandom, not just you and I) over each other, there's some sort of inability to recognise pure godliness going on.
Hehe, I can wait :P
And I'll provide cookies. Or maybe even vegetables ;P
*grins*
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I wouldn't have believed it but, YES, YES IT DOES! XD
Uh, good thing I never really met him then. I have no real evidence he did write those letters I was shown, have I?
(also, I have my way with distorting logic to the benefit of slash everywhere)
there's some sort of inability to recognise pure godliness going on.
which would be highly ironic, considering the amount of time they spend filming each other...
*giggles* Good. Because if you have cookies, you can obviously tempt me into anything. Unless you have vegetables with messages on 'em, in which case you can talk me into anything and a half. ;)
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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 ;)
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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...)
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(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)
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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 )
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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