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lirazel ([personal profile] lirazel) wrote2010-03-23 01:33 pm

Thinky thoughts of the Spike-ish kind

This is one of those "I'm having a conversation on whedonesque; tell me what you think about what I'm saying" posts.

This particular conversation starts out about Willow/Tara (and my thoughts line up precisely with Emmie's, big surprise there) and then becomes about S6 and then, finally, becomes about Spike.

And I just wrote a novel.

But I feel like I left something vital out.

Any thoughts?

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
And that, right there? Is why I keep you around. True story.

[identity profile] angearia.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Also, 'cause I'm so pretty. It had to be said.

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, of course. Excuse me for leaving it out--I thought it went without saying.

[identity profile] angearia.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Clarity is key. Who knows what lurker might be reading this and misunderstanding the beauty of our friendship?

Face it. You're just in it for the eye candy.

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm really glad you're here to remind me of these things. And to be decorative. You're great at both.

But it's really just about you being pretty. I mean, that's what it comes down to.

[identity profile] angearia.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
See? It's good that you're being so open about this. And WORD. I'm the best at being decorative. I also do lovely hand gesticulations with the grace of a Venetian courtesan only with 30% less prostitute-vibe.

And I mean, I hang out with you because you compliment my natural color complexion and style of beauty. We're harmonious. I hate it when friends clash aesthetically.

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
30% less? I'm disappointed.

It's true. We've both got the whole fair skin brunette thing going on (I'm not just making that up, right?). We create the perfect composition of womanly beauty. Like a painting.

[identity profile] angearia.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 08:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Less? Oh, dangit. I meant more. Shoot. Can't edit that comment and now people will be forever confused.

And YES. We are fair-skinned brunette Southern goddesses, y'all. Though perhaps we might need to check the fine print? Eye color--blue. Height--5'4''. Smile--beauteous and shines like the sun. We still cool?
Edited 2010-03-23 20:51 (UTC)

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, okay! I was all confused! Glad we cleared that up!

We are fair-skinned brunette Southern goddesses, y'all. This may be my favorite thing you ever wrote. Hahaha!

Well, my eyes are brown and I'm an inch taller, BUT! I think we can see the two colors as creating a lovely contrast that gives our composition interest. And I always wear flats, so we can stick you in one-inch heels and everything will balance out. But I'm totally with you on the smile thing. I think we're in good shape.

[identity profile] angearia.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 09:02 pm (UTC)(link)
This may be my favorite thing you ever wrote. Hahaha!

I'm witty and clever (according to you which is why I ♥ u)!

Indeed, it's the little differences that will make our mirror-age beauty so striking. Just imagine how we'll turn heads walking down streets looking so awesomely awesome in our similar-yet-different wonder. We'll be like walking-talking versions of those computer bar games where you have to identify the differences in the picture. AWESOME.

*uses icon again because it is STILL appropriate*

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-23 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
And you think I'm funny! Which is why I ♥ u!

I can see us now. Every eye will be drawn to us!

That icon will never stop being appropriate. EVER.
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[personal profile] next_to_normal 2010-03-24 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
Hey! I am a fair-skinned brunette, too. Well, right now I am a freckle-skinned brunette, but that's the sun's fault.

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 01:11 am (UTC)(link)
You can join our human work of art!

I freckle a bit, and then I burn, and then I go back to being pale. So I avoid the sun at all costs. I'm like Nicole Kidman. Except that I can still move my forehead. Also, I'm not anything like Nicole Kidman.

Also: appropriate icon is appropriate!
next_to_normal: b&w Cordelia looking smug; text: Cordelia Chase: doing it better than you since 1997. (Cordy does it better)

[personal profile] next_to_normal 2010-03-24 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
Oooh! And I'm 5'6" so if Emmie, you, and me stand in a line in that order, we'll be like those AT&T "more bars in more places" ads!

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
That made me laugh. Literally out loud.
next_to_normal: (VM wink)

[personal profile] next_to_normal 2010-03-24 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
You know, I hear the kids are abbreviating that "lol" nowadays. :)

I actually saw a T-shirt in Key West with the bar thing on it. Except with actual drinking establishments, not you and me and Emmie, because that would be weird and awesome. I kind of wish I'd bought it, but I was like Buffy in a [livejournal.com profile] deird1 fic with the tacky souvenirs this vacation, so I restrained myself.

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 01:58 am (UTC)(link)
I thought it merited the actual spelling out. Just for emphasis's sake. ;)

That would have been weird and awesome. But the thought of the actual t-shirt makes me giggle.

[identity profile] angearia.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 10:26 am (UTC)(link)
YES. Make it so.

Though we need another person or two so we can be depicting good reception...
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[personal profile] next_to_normal 2010-03-24 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmmm, how tall is Gabs? She'd have to dye her hair brown, though.

Perhaps we could put an ad on craigslist for brown-haired, fair-skinned women 5'3" or shorter and 5'7" or taller, willing to stand in a line with crazy awesome people?

[identity profile] green-maia.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm 5'1" - would I qualify? (Icon is me.)

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 07:11 pm (UTC)(link)
We'll have to find a 5'2" and 5'3" to fill in the gap, but I think that should work.

Also, I love that picture: you look so happy. It's fabulous.

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[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Hmm...I'm not sure. I wonder if she'd be willing to sacrifice the blue for a chance at standing in a line with us.

I bet everyone who read that ad would think we're some kind of fetishists. Or maybe we are?
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[personal profile] next_to_normal 2010-03-24 08:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Hahaha, do you ever get the urge to post random ads like that, just to see who responds? Or is that just me?

[identity profile] gabrielleabelle.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 07:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Alas, I am 5'6".

I have been brunette before, and I would be willing to do so again as well as, you know, squatting a little to look short But I'm still gonna have to have my blue streaks.

[identity profile] penny-lane-42.livejournal.com 2010-03-24 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Your blue streaks can complement Emmie's eyes and create some visual interest. *nod*