BrittleBones
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...without falling into common dynamics? I'd like to write a sort of buddy comedy and, while I have a pretty good concept of what the two leads will be like- one is an intelligent, socially awkward PI and the other is a more sociable, overenthusiastic noble (think of- though this is more of a myth- Marie Antoinette playing shepherd on weekends)- I'm wondering how I can add nuance to these characters to make them bounce off each other well. I want there to be some friction between the two without it being so strong they find each other intolerable. And I want there to be something unique to their interactions- beyond the typical 'begrudging allies that learn to appreciate each other' or 'comedy duo' tropes.
While, we're at it, let's turn this thread into a sort of analysis, too- what makes other iconic pairings work? And what makes them stand out? Normally this is already quite important, but I think it warrants a more thorough look than normal for a story that hinges on the dynamic between two characters.
While, we're at it, let's turn this thread into a sort of analysis, too- what makes other iconic pairings work? And what makes them stand out? Normally this is already quite important, but I think it warrants a more thorough look than normal for a story that hinges on the dynamic between two characters.