GIP

[leethet]

Thanks to Nat who felt my icons were a trifle stale. :) Whee!

I have a question that's been asked before (what a surprise). I was thinking, of Napoleon and Illya, supposing they found themselves realizing that (despite, perhaps, having never found a man sexually attractive before) they were very attracted to their partner. Which of them, do you think, would have most trouble expressing it? Not so much admitting it to himself (I think they'd be neck and neck with that) but admitting it to the other (if he believed the other to be straight)? I was thinking that because I have this image in my head of Napoleon as the braver of the two in that sort of circumstance. He'd just say it, damn the consequences. Whereas Illya, though equally brave in general, would be less inclined to admit it aloud -- because of the consequences.

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[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

I can see it going either way. Napoleon might have problems getting over the image of himself as a lady killer while Illya doesn't have any of that to overcome. The flip side would be that Napoleon is probably more comfortable with his sexuality and would be more inclined to go with the flow whereas for Illya it would be unknown territory.

[leethet.livejournal.com]

It's funny, isn't it? It really could very plausibly go either way. Equally, IK could be portrayed as having emotional issues that would prevent it (because his past is so enigmatic and his sexuality so little explored in canon), or he could be portrayed as being European/well-traveled/sophisticated enough to shrug and say "love is love."

I love it that such a broad palette is open to writers; let's hear it for vague canon. :)

[frau-flora.livejournal.com]

Dare we hope that you´ll make good use of this broad palette in the near future? ;-)