I think it's because unless you are a gen/noromo purist, in some ways it is the relationship in whatever flavor it is (angst, romance, h/c, first-time, ER, etc.) that draws us to the table. For me it isn't about any particular relationship. I have preferences, of course, but very, very rarely am I an OTP person in a fandom. However, I want to see the characters interact. i want my escapism in fanfic.
Case files and long drawn out novels are great, but they require commitment to read or write and skill to write well. Even then - a lot of people want the romance.
There are exceptions. One of my favorite stories (as in I reread it at least a couple of times a year) is Lost by Wintersong. It is not an MSR, and not really a romance at all. In fact Mulder and Scully are quite unwilling to take their relationship to that place because they are too close and too dependant on each other. The story is all about each of them as people and their relationship with each other without the hearts and flowers payoff. It is intensely emotional for their stark circumstances. I enjoy that ride.
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Date: 2007-12-21 02:50 am (UTC)Case files and long drawn out novels are great, but they require commitment to read or write and skill to write well. Even then - a lot of people want the romance.
There are exceptions. One of my favorite stories (as in I reread it at least a couple of times a year) is Lost by Wintersong. It is not an MSR, and not really a romance at all. In fact Mulder and Scully are quite unwilling to take their relationship to that place because they are too close and too dependant on each other. The story is all about each of them as people and their relationship with each other without the hearts and flowers payoff. It is intensely emotional for their stark circumstances. I enjoy that ride.