Yuletide Letter 2014
Dear Yuletide Author:
Hi! Thanks for writing me fic. You are already awesome. But, if you want to know more about my personal preferences, here you go:
In general, I'd like fic that sticks to the overall tone of the fandom in question. Something funny for Veep, more serious for Deadwood, etc. I don't really have any triggers that you need to avoid. Not particularly interested in anything porny (with the exception of The Thick of It, where porn is always a welcome bonus, but in no way mandatory).
1. The Thick of It
Malcolm Tucker and Sam Cassidy
I know there are only about a dozen people who ship Malcolm/Sam, but I am definitely one of them.
However, I would like fic for these two in pretty much any form. Friends? Lovers? Co-workers who deeply respect each other? Anything is fine with me. We've only seen glimpses of Sam in canon, but from the little that is there (and a bit more in the TTOI book) it seems to be one of the few pleasant relationships that Malcolm has in his life.
How long has Sam been working for Malcolm? What kind of person does it take to last as his PA? How has Malcolm managed to not scare her off? What do they really think of each other?
Preshow, Midshow, Postshow. Whatever.
Any other characters are more than welcome.
2. Deadwood
Al Swearengen and Silas Adams
I'm not looking for slash, but anything else would be amazing. Seriously. Anything. I miss this show so much I could cry.
I love the Al/Adams dynamic on the show. Al and Dan may have a deeper friendship, but Al obviously has a lot of respect of Adams, seeming to see him not just as a underling, but as a student of sorts.
Again, I love all the other characters on this show, so feel free to put in anyone else you want.
3. Sport's Night
Dan Rydell and Casey McCall
I don't ship these two romantically, but they are one of my favorite TV friendships ever. They rag on one another constantly, but if either one of them is ever in trouble, you know the other will fight to the death to help him.
Again, I love all the other characters on this show, so feel free to put in anyone else you want.
4. Veep
Dan Egan
Dan Egan is a sociopathic bastard and I love him for it.
What's his past like? What's his future like? With Selena becoming President, where does Dan stand now? What's his ultimate goal, really?
But, in the end, I don't even care about what the plot is. Just have Dan trading barbs and insults with other characters and I'll be pleased as punched.
Hi! Thanks for writing me fic. You are already awesome. But, if you want to know more about my personal preferences, here you go:
In general, I'd like fic that sticks to the overall tone of the fandom in question. Something funny for Veep, more serious for Deadwood, etc. I don't really have any triggers that you need to avoid. Not particularly interested in anything porny (with the exception of The Thick of It, where porn is always a welcome bonus, but in no way mandatory).
1. The Thick of It
Malcolm Tucker and Sam Cassidy
I know there are only about a dozen people who ship Malcolm/Sam, but I am definitely one of them.
However, I would like fic for these two in pretty much any form. Friends? Lovers? Co-workers who deeply respect each other? Anything is fine with me. We've only seen glimpses of Sam in canon, but from the little that is there (and a bit more in the TTOI book) it seems to be one of the few pleasant relationships that Malcolm has in his life.
How long has Sam been working for Malcolm? What kind of person does it take to last as his PA? How has Malcolm managed to not scare her off? What do they really think of each other?
Preshow, Midshow, Postshow. Whatever.
Any other characters are more than welcome.
2. Deadwood
Al Swearengen and Silas Adams
I'm not looking for slash, but anything else would be amazing. Seriously. Anything. I miss this show so much I could cry.
I love the Al/Adams dynamic on the show. Al and Dan may have a deeper friendship, but Al obviously has a lot of respect of Adams, seeming to see him not just as a underling, but as a student of sorts.
Again, I love all the other characters on this show, so feel free to put in anyone else you want.
3. Sport's Night
Dan Rydell and Casey McCall
I don't ship these two romantically, but they are one of my favorite TV friendships ever. They rag on one another constantly, but if either one of them is ever in trouble, you know the other will fight to the death to help him.
Again, I love all the other characters on this show, so feel free to put in anyone else you want.
4. Veep
Dan Egan
Dan Egan is a sociopathic bastard and I love him for it.
What's his past like? What's his future like? With Selena becoming President, where does Dan stand now? What's his ultimate goal, really?
But, in the end, I don't even care about what the plot is. Just have Dan trading barbs and insults with other characters and I'll be pleased as punched.