Thinky thoughts of the Spike-ish kind

[lirazel]

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?

Comments

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

Oh, of course. Excuse me for leaving it out--I thought it went without saying.

[angearia.livejournal.com]

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.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

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.

[angearia.livejournal.com]

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.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

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.

[angearia.livejournal.com]

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?

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

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.

[angearia.livejournal.com]

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*

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

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.

[next_to_normal]

Hey! I am a fair-skinned brunette, too. Well, right now I am a freckle-skinned brunette, but that's the sun's fault.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

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]

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!

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

That made me laugh. Literally out loud.

[next_to_normal]

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 deird1 fic with the tacky souvenirs this vacation, so I restrained myself.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

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.

[angearia.livejournal.com]

YES. Make it so.

Though we need another person or two so we can be depicting good reception...

[next_to_normal]

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?

[green-maia.livejournal.com]

I'm 5'1" - would I qualify? (Icon is me.)

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

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.

[green-maia.livejournal.com]

:-)

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

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?

[next_to_normal]

Hahaha, do you ever get the urge to post random ads like that, just to see who responds? Or is that just me?

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure the dregs of humanity use Craigs List for fetish purposes...and I'm not sure I'd want to encounter them.

Though it probably also would be screamingly hilarious while it makes you reach for the brain bleach....

[gabrielleabelle.livejournal.com]

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.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

Your blue streaks can complement Emmie's eyes and create some visual interest. *nod*