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askerian ([personal profile] askerian) wrote2011-10-16 11:41 pm

pff gw fandom XDD

Askerian: it always baffle me in GW fic when duo or some other narrating character describes heero's eyes to himself as prussian blue.
Askerian: not dark blue, not navy blue, not anything -- they fall on Prussian straight away
Askerian: how do they even identify the precise shade every time, did they eat the really expensive crayons at school??!
Saro Lynne: XDDDD
Saro Lynne: It is definitely a weird fandom convention.
Saro Lynne: Though. Navy blue seems like a weird color to call eyes to me.
Askerian: yeah but it's a more well known shade of dark blue, and heero's eyes aren't very light, even though they're blue. >_>
Saro Lynne: Yeah... I think people think of Navy blue as being more drab--it's not VIVID enough for flowery fanfic!
Saro Lynne: ....I always wonder if they like the radiation poisoning association that Prussian blue has.


Askerian: oh my god XD i was expecting shameless campiness
Askerian: this is a 1x2 à la anita blake, heero's a vamp duo's a hunter
Saro Lynne: Hmm?
Saro Lynne: Pfff. XD
Askerian: complete with clubs and leather outfits
Askerian: but heero... as french and suave...
Askerian: ...
Askerian: XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD i can't breathe
Askerian: how am i supposed to enjoy the cheese!! XD
Askerian: FRENCH SEDUCTOR HEERO XD
Saro Lynne: XDDDDDDDDD
Askerian: m-mon petit... XD couldn't even find an original nickname for duo, but at least the grammar's good?
Askerian: then again ma petite wasn't an original nickname back when it was anita's.

... So basically Heero is Jean-Claude and Duo is Anita. Pffff. I can sorta see the second one -- they're both ballsy smartasses -- but the first... XD XD XD I'm gonna keep reading it anyway, because I really, really love vampires and shameless sexiness, but seriously... this is so wrooooooooooooong. XD SO WRONG.


In unrelated news, I've written the first chapter of the teamwork wedding fic. (it's named Teamwork: Wedding. I am Original.) It doesn't spoil much for the ending of the tournament arc, but still. Should I post them on LJ as I write them, or wait until I'm done with TW3? (Either way ffnet will wait. HAH.)

[identity profile] andartha.livejournal.com 2011-10-16 11:04 pm (UTC)(link)
*g*

You know it's downright evil to wax passionately about a fic and then not post a link?

Share, darn it! ^_~

[identity profile] andartha.livejournal.com 2011-10-16 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
*g*

Thanks!

I loved the initial Anita Blake books (before they turned into endless recitals of hair- and eyecolours, alternating with bits of badly written pr0n)and also happen to be quite fond of GW, so the story sounds like it might turn out to be a really good read ^_^

[identity profile] bloodywingz.livejournal.com 2011-10-17 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Come now! Surely you enjoyed how the pious little catholic girl becomes and incubus! I mean... who can count the number of partners on just their fingers and toes these days?

[identity profile] acechan.livejournal.com 2011-10-18 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
For me, half the problem is that Hamilton now wants us to simultaneously drool over all the hot men Anita gets and feel bad for her "haaaaving" to sleep with them. *eyeroll*

I tend to think that Acherontia Atropos is probably still the best Anita Blake inspired GW fic, but I could be wrong since I haven't gone looking much the last few years.

Also, I think the whole Prussian blue deal is the writers going, "Hey, look! I read the official profiles!" while ignoring that those also describe Heero's hair as "Moss Green".

[identity profile] acechan.livejournal.com 2011-10-19 08:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmm, you have a point on Heero in AA, and especially about there being more of a bond with Wufei. But then, I suspect that may be one of the reasons the series was never finished.

I love those subtle Moss Green jokes, too.

(Anonymous) 2011-10-18 10:58 am (UTC)(link)
You probably already know this, but those specific colors are from the first translations and such, when they listed the paint colors used in the cels, lol. That's why Duo is also described as having cobalt blue eyes, Quatre platinum blond hair, and that's not to even mention Heero's hair being listed as moss green XD

In regards to your question about Teamwork Wedding, oh yes, please :D I will happily read, spoilers or not.

[identity profile] luvsanime02.livejournal.com 2011-10-18 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Whoops. Forgot to log in last time.

I know, but that's the GW fandom, lol. It doesn't really bother me too much though, as long as the characterizations and plot are well-written.

(Understands your dilemma, but really wants to read more Teamwork XD) Well, more of anything, I'm not picky, but since you specifically asked about Teamwork...

(Anonymous) 2011-10-18 11:38 pm (UTC)(link)
I've just read a fic where Duo thought Heero had Night Eyes (title of the fic btw). I thought it was a great change and intense ;) (if you want to read this one shot fic http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6376479/1/)
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(Anonymous) 2011-10-20 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone needs to write a GW fic with prussian-blue crayon indigestion mentioned. Just the thought makes me rofl XD

[identity profile] feidragon.livejournal.com 2011-10-21 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, the prussian blue thing is because that's the official color of Heero's eyes (no really. that's what Gundamofficial.com says!)

And cobalt blue for Duo's eyes is lies and propoganda! I will forever maintain that any shade of purple is more accurate than blue, even if official character spec sheets say otherwise. :P

Hehehe...I can think of a lot of fun that has been had with the gundam boys and viampirism...and warewolves, shifters, magic...Man, those boys just work to well in supernatural settings.