PoT: Mirror Writing: Ripple

[branchandroot]

Fic post from my archive.

Ripple

The day after the events of "Twist", Ryouma tries to sort out his thoughts. Drama With Slight Romance, I-3

Ryouma snorted a laugh. If he ever admitted to Momo that his protective streak made Ryouma feel better, he'd be doomed. Probably for life. Momo would never again believe Ryouma was serious when he grumbled or swatted Momo away.

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[flamesword.livejournal.com]

Hmmm....having recently been challenged on why, exactly, I like Ryoma as much as I do, I've been thinking about this, and came back to reread this fic. Interestingly enough, there is now a discussion in the comments. ^_^ Some very good points there. And this, I think, really is why I like him as much as I do...that in spite of the fucked up way he was raised, he hasn't let it ruin him. He keeps fighting. People call him a Mary Sue like he has everything easy, and hate the way he always wins, and I see the point, but.

He does work at it. He doesn't take his talent for granted; he's always wanting to be better. He's really a tough kid....I respect that. He wins, not always easily, but he never stops trying and never gives up. He has a goal and he's not going to let anything stop him. *blinks* *groans* Oh my god, another one. *laughs* You should see the latest post in my journal...heh. I should add Ryoma to that list. XD

Mmm...I don't know enough people who feel about Ryoma the way I do...mind if I friend your other journal? I'd love to listen to you go on about characters and motives. ^_~ Do you have AIM of any kind? I'd like to chat with you sometime, if you do.... ^_^

[branchandroot]

You will be quite welcome at my other journal. AIM, unfortunately, is one of my personal phobias. ^_^;

I do wonder, sometimes, if there's a shortfall in sympathy for some characters because tenipuri is, in part, about the trials of genius. It deals with a lot of extraordinary characters, and focuses a lot on how they manage to get along in day-to-day life when they can't fit in. Each of them showcases a different coping method. Ryouma's seems to be a cultivated indifference, unless and until he sees that the other person will understand; then he gets all bright and smiley and cheeky.

...and the TezuRyo is calling my name again, as I think about this. *sigh* Well, off I go, pausing on the way to friend you.