The pairing in question does make a big difference. I remember seeing a poll once about what Xander might call Giles if they were in a relationship, and I simply can't see Giles being called anothing other than "Giles." No pet names, not even "Rupert."
In Atlantis fic, the McKay/Sheppard contingent (*waves a flag*) have made a big deal about the fact that Rodney nearly always calls John by his last name or rank. In fic, calling him "John" is a sign of affection and involvement, and usually comes after or during the hot, hot sex. So far this season, Rodney has called John by his first name twice. There was much glee.
I firmly support this statement and plan to stitch it on a sampler, take a picture of it, and upload it into my profile so that all potential readers are aware that hypocrisy is perfectly acceptable in fanfiction, just in case they didn't already know. OMG, if you did that, I would be your slave for life. *laughs wildly* Seriously, a sampler of any kind of fic-creedo would be the most awesome thing of all time. *ponders learning how to cross-stitch*
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Date: 2008-01-09 04:08 pm (UTC)In Atlantis fic, the McKay/Sheppard contingent (*waves a flag*) have made a big deal about the fact that Rodney nearly always calls John by his last name or rank. In fic, calling him "John" is a sign of affection and involvement, and usually comes after or during the hot, hot sex. So far this season, Rodney has called John by his first name twice. There was much glee.
I firmly support this statement and plan to stitch it on a sampler, take a picture of it, and upload it into my profile so that all potential readers are aware that hypocrisy is perfectly acceptable in fanfiction, just in case they didn't already know. OMG, if you did that, I would be your slave for life. *laughs wildly* Seriously, a sampler of any kind of fic-creedo would be the most awesome thing of all time. *ponders learning how to cross-stitch*