White Flags (Placeholder)
anonymous
February 19 2011, 23:22:42 UTC
White Flags: A series of related Canada-centric history fics/vignettes, begun for NaNoWriMo 2010. Some of them are request-based, some are from research, some are just for fun.
This fill will contain, in no particular order: history (~1680-2010 CE), historical persons, angst, fluff, mostly-off screen OCs, and whatever pairings strike my fancy.
White Flags (Notes)
anonymous
February 19 2011, 23:40:33 UTC
Argh character limit. *kicks it*
Notes:
1679: - Much of New France had more men than women, for a variety of reasons, so there weren't a lot of new babies being born. To change that, the Intendant of New France began importing women to Canada in 1665. The "Filles du roi" (King’s Daughters) were women, mostly middle-class or lower, who were given a dowry from the king in exchange for crossing the ocean and marrying the male settlers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Daughters - Seigneuries were semi-feudal systems of land ownership, where a landlord (seigneur) rented the land to residents (habitants). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seigneurial_system_of_New_France - The Supicians are a religious group who had a seigneury in the area, and in 1684 created a seminary in Montreal. No significance to the date.
1684:Canada was kind of.. not properly taken care of
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Re: White Flags (Notes)
anonymous
February 20 2011, 04:47:05 UTC
good, I'm glad that some proper history is being shown. France was not a good big brother and despite all the irritants England did more for Canada then anyone else. England turned Canada into a country and made it prosperous. Now Canada's all full grown and fully capable of taking care of it's self of course but history will never change in that aspect.
Re: White Flags (Notes) w!a
anonymous
February 20 2011, 20:41:21 UTC
I object to calling things like the attempted assimilation of the Quebecois and disregard for Native peoples "irritants," but I agree with your main point - Britain had a much greater influence on what became modern Canada than France did, by a long shot, and that the flufftastic France + child!Canada stories are fanon. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this. :)
(Not that that should stop anyone from enjoying flufftastic family times! It's just that it isn't true irl. *said as someone who write & reads it* But I'd love to see more people tackle the bad parts of their relationship, aside from the abandonment angst. >>;)
Re: White Flags (Notes) w!a
anonymous
March 22 2011, 03:13:00 UTC
The flufftastic stories still have some basis. The French were really good in dealing with the native people in Canadian territory. They didn't deal with them as equals (keeping the guns to themselves), but they were willing to learn and operate under traditional customs. Part of the reason Canada (New France) was so costly to maintain was because the French entered into gift-giving relationships to maintain alliances with various tribes. In a sense, France did 'dote' - because on the flipside, England just gave the natives guns and hoped they'd destroy themselves. /2cents
But writer anon, this is a fantasic story and a fascinating look at a different side of the France-Canada relationship. I love seeing people challenge the fanon-established views on relationships. Can't wait to see you explore more Canadian history!
White Flags (3/?)
anonymous
March 20 2011, 22:47:43 UTC
November 1689 :: Quebec CityMatthieu wasn't completely surprised the day he found a middle-aged man standing on his doorstep, looking up at the heavy clouds. Onondaga and Maliseet had warned him of Winter, and the bargain that Matthieu would soon have to uphold
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White Flags (4/?)
anonymous
March 20 2011, 22:53:18 UTC
Matthieu let himself be bundled into the rowboat with his small chest, sandwiched between two of the midshipmen for the short trip to the pier. He didn't expect Arthur to give him a hand up, but there he was, helping him balance on the rope ladder. When Matthieu had two feet planted on the wood of the pier, Arthur dusted his hands off, smiled.
"Welcome to Great Britain, Matthew."
"Matthieu."
"I beg your pardon?"
"Mon nom-" English, he had to speak English here. "My name is Matthieu
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White Flags (5/? + Notes)
anonymous
March 20 2011, 23:06:58 UTC
"And it's not the last time we'll see each other - the world turns, and England won't have control of you forever."
Matthieu looked up at his big brother. "Do you promise?"
"I promise." He ruffled Matthieu's hair, squeezed Aveline's fingers. "I haven't seen you two lovelies have anything to eat tonight. Shall we get you some dessert?"
Matthieu & Aveline nodded, and let Francis lead them to the buffet.
When it was time to leave, Francis kissed their foreheads, and handed them into Arthur's carriage himself. Matthieu scrambled for the window seat, palm to the glass; and when Arthur's back was turned Francis gave him a wink, then walked back into the ballroom.
It'd be all right, he thought to himself as Arthur climbed in and settled Saint Vincent in his lap, Francis would make it right. All Matthieu had to do was wait.
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Notes:1689: Onondaga and Maliseet are two Native groups who lived (and still live) in the same "territory" as Canada. Since there were winters in Canada long before the French arrived, I assume the Native
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This fill will contain, in no particular order: history (~1680-2010 CE), historical persons, angst, fluff, mostly-off screen OCs, and whatever pairings strike my fancy.
Requests filled:France & Canada meet: Part 2: http://hetalia-kink.livejournal.com/3274.html?thread=4782794#t4782794 (2nd ( ... )
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June 1679 :: Lachine, CanadaFrancis held his hat in his left hand, knocked on the door with his right. Waited ( ... )
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Notes:
1679:
- Much of New France had more men than women, for a variety of reasons, so there weren't a lot of new babies being born. To change that, the Intendant of New France began importing women to Canada in 1665. The "Filles du roi" (King’s Daughters) were women, mostly middle-class or lower, who were given a dowry from the king in exchange for crossing the ocean and marrying the male settlers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Daughters
- Seigneuries were semi-feudal systems of land ownership, where a landlord (seigneur) rented the land to residents (habitants).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seigneurial_system_of_New_France
- The Supicians are a religious group who had a seigneury in the area, and in 1684 created a seminary in Montreal. No significance to the date.
1684:Canada was kind of.. not properly taken care of ( ... )
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(Not that that should stop anyone from enjoying flufftastic family times! It's just that it isn't true irl. *said as someone who write & reads it* But I'd love to see more people tackle the bad parts of their relationship, aside from the abandonment angst. >>;)
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But writer anon, this is a fantasic story and a fascinating look at a different side of the France-Canada relationship. I love seeing people challenge the fanon-established views on relationships. Can't wait to see you explore more Canadian history!
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Awesome writing style A!A, mixed in with historical facts! A fantastic combination. ^^
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"Welcome to Great Britain, Matthew."
"Matthieu."
"I beg your pardon?"
"Mon nom-" English, he had to speak English here. "My name is Matthieu ( ... )
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Matthieu looked up at his big brother. "Do you promise?"
"I promise." He ruffled Matthieu's hair, squeezed Aveline's fingers. "I haven't seen you two lovelies have anything to eat tonight. Shall we get you some dessert?"
Matthieu & Aveline nodded, and let Francis lead them to the buffet.
When it was time to leave, Francis kissed their foreheads, and handed them into Arthur's carriage himself. Matthieu scrambled for the window seat, palm to the glass; and when Arthur's back was turned Francis gave him a wink, then walked back into the ballroom.
It'd be all right, he thought to himself as Arthur climbed in and settled Saint Vincent in his lap, Francis would make it right. All Matthieu had to do was wait.
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Notes:1689: Onondaga and Maliseet are two Native groups who lived (and still live) in the same "territory" as Canada. Since there were winters in Canada long before the French arrived, I assume the Native ( ... )
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The reason I found this was because I was very, very late in commenting on your parts 1-2. Then, lo' and behold I saw you had more up!
But yes, please make sure it's up on the Fills list. ^^
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I double-checked the fills list, and it was posted on page 152. I guess it's ye old end-of-page effect? ^^
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