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Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#1: Nov 6th 2010 at 1:20:42 AM

My two main characters are cousins, they've known each over for like forever and they're pretty close; they were for the most part the only magical (they're a witch and a warlock) company they had growing up. Naturally a lot of people think or joke that they are a couple. What could be some funny responses? EDIT: Typed worthy instead of witch.

edited 9th Nov '10 6:34:54 PM by Zolnier

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joeyjojo Happy New Year! from South Sydney: go the bunnies! Since: Jan, 2001
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#2: Nov 9th 2010 at 2:04:45 PM

sorry the only thing that i have got is jokes about Keeping 'it' in the family.

edited 10th Nov '10 1:07:45 PM by joeyjojo

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Ettina Since: Apr, 2009
#3: Nov 9th 2010 at 2:19:16 PM

Not good at thinking up jokes, but...

"Nope, he's too much like me for us to ever be a couple."

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Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#4: Nov 9th 2010 at 6:43:36 PM

Sound like something funny they could do? Basically respond with yes we are, fake a kiss and just soak up the shocked looks of the people who made the joke in the first place?

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Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
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#5: Nov 11th 2010 at 9:23:58 PM

Okay what could be some funny negative responses? As in over the top reactions due to squick.

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moocow1452 Since: Jan, 2001
#6: Nov 13th 2010 at 8:51:00 AM

I had one for a character showing off his boyfriend, and someone who walked in to the conversation being completely oblivious to it, and it kinda fits.

"This is my Roomie, Fred." "You guys look alike, are you his cousin or something?"

  • They laugh, peck, and he moves on with the tour.*
"European Cousins?"

Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#7: Nov 13th 2010 at 6:31:41 PM

I had one like that only it was Tasmanian cousins. And what ways could trying to deny being in a relationship could make them come of us a couple?

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doorhandle Since: Oct, 2010
#8: Nov 18th 2010 at 3:03:06 AM

On squick reactions, perhaps you could have a character who mentions that their children are going to be mutated freaks or something.

KingZeal Since: Oct, 2009
#9: Nov 18th 2010 at 10:35:55 AM

Capitalizing from the above, they could counter with this:


"Actually, children born from first cousins are no more likely to possess genetic defects than a child born from the average middle-aged couple."

*everyone blinks incredulously*

"N-Not that it matters to us or anything . . ."

edited 18th Nov '10 10:36:53 AM by KingZeal

Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#10: Nov 18th 2010 at 3:19:55 PM

Well part of the reason for them getting a lot of these jokes is because sorceral society is more accepting of this sorta thing. What could be some reactions to friends and loved ones trying to ship them?

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KingZeal Since: Oct, 2009
#11: Nov 18th 2010 at 4:34:33 PM

Er, the same way you try to ship everyone else? In general, shippers tend to see any and everything as a "sign".

"Did you see how he looked at you?"

"She came over and talked to you first. You know what that means?"

And so on and so forth. Another aspect unique to incest is that many people will sell the "pureblood" aspect of the relationship. Everyone is proud of their family heritage for some trait or another, and people can often claim that their children will be remarkably talented, good-looking, intelligent, or well-off because there's no outside blood or culture mixing in.

Another thing you might want to explore is the kink of it. If it's accepted in your universe, there won't be the Forbidden Fruit aspect so much, but if the two of them are close, then people could try to sell the idea of sleeping with someone who you're very familiar with—probably playing up the She Is All Grown Up angle.

Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#12: Nov 18th 2010 at 9:38:11 PM

Think people might try justifying it by saying that since their dads are mortal they should try "concentrating" their magical blood with each over?

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KingZeal Since: Oct, 2009
#13: Nov 18th 2010 at 9:41:27 PM

It's your universe. I don't know how genetics work. Sounds like the "pureblood" thing I mentioned though, so sure, why not?

Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#14: Nov 18th 2010 at 11:12:13 PM

What could be a way that they could screw with people's expectations?

edited 18th Nov '10 11:12:39 PM by Zolnier

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KingZeal Since: Oct, 2009
#15: Nov 18th 2010 at 11:19:38 PM

It feels kind of odd that I'm the only one answering this thread. >_>

Could you elaborate more on the question? Do you plan for them to actually get together or what?

Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#16: Nov 18th 2010 at 11:26:11 PM

Not planning on it no.

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KingZeal Since: Oct, 2009
#17: Nov 18th 2010 at 11:30:06 PM

Well, if they want to "screw with people's expectations", they could let all of the constant shipping affect them not at all. When someone tries to force them together, they just smile and nod or say "I might look into that", and in public, the two do stuff like lick ice cream off each others' cheeks or sleep with one's head in the other's lap. However, the truth is that they're simply Like Brother and Sister. They're extremely confortable around one-another, but are content with remaining Just Friends (or relatives...whatever).

Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#18: Nov 18th 2010 at 11:57:34 PM

How come my threads if they don't die seem to get like one or two consistent posters? So basically act incredibly affectionate in public while never straying beyond familial love? Sounds good? Hey do you know what could really disturb them, imagine if their grandmother was the main proponent of them getting together! How do you think they'd react if she set them up on a date or something; and if that sounds implausible their grandma is basically the matriarch of their clan.

And no their powers aren't affected by the status of their fathers, well they are but it's enviromental not genetic.

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KingZeal Since: Oct, 2009
#19: Nov 19th 2010 at 12:11:26 AM

I'm pretty sure that many posters here may be averse to discussing incest. I read far too much erotic fiction for that.

Anyway, Grandma Shipper would certainly be a freakout. Especially if she's the Dirty Old Woman variety. I could see her giving them a set of going-away presents for an out-of-town trip (like let's say a book and a teddy bear). And later on, they discover that the book contains a porn magazine and a list of "101 Comfortable Positions" while the teddy bear has an aphrodesiac and a lacey G-string hidden inside.

Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#20: Nov 19th 2010 at 12:17:08 AM

Their Grandma is weird; how do you think there parents would react to that?

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KingZeal Since: Oct, 2009
#21: Nov 19th 2010 at 12:20:50 AM

If it's common in your world, then their grandma probably tried to (and perhaps succeeded in) hooking her own children up with their relatives. Again, if it's common, this can't be the first generation where this has happened.

Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#22: Nov 19th 2010 at 12:24:26 AM

Their fathers are mortal so they aren't exactly used to all this.

edited 19th Nov '10 12:24:57 AM by Zolnier

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Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
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#23: Nov 19th 2010 at 2:47:16 AM

If some powerful figure in their family coerced them into a date what could they do to get around it?

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wellyea Since: Dec, 1969
#24: Nov 19th 2010 at 2:57:40 AM

As far as reactions go it would have to be something that would gross out the joker.

If they just said eww no!

they would get the usual "oh thats so cute"

They have to mitigate that with something gross like

"I'd rather murder you than go out with him" she said with a very scary expression

or

"I'd rather fuck a meat grinder. Seriously, it's not funny or cute and I'm not playing hard to get. I don't like people joking about that and I would appreciate it if you stopped."

as for the date. personally I like this

"oh you want to set us up? Why? so we can get married and have deformed kids that look like you? Ugly as sin and still trying to conquer the use of a toilet? hey I got an idea FUCK YOU!" ^I wold have the girl say this and get very emotional towards the end then stare at them almost crying. then she just walks away.

Whats you're opinion on that man?

edited 19th Nov '10 3:01:40 AM by wellyea

Zolnier The Odd Lad from A suspiciously dull shop Since: Apr, 2009
The Odd Lad
#25: Nov 19th 2010 at 3:06:46 AM

[up]That sounds pretty good, have any idea for what the boy could do? Remember he's as much against the idea as her.

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