First of all, these photo-manips are exquisite. That's how I envision the characters (so romantic!).
I agree with you with the era standards, but, ouch, poor Elijah! It wasn't his fault the foil wasn't covered. Can't the crowd understand that? Actually I'm more angry at the crowd who exacerbated both men's pride than at Dom itself (who tried to spare the Duke's pride during the fencing exchange). One thing is sure this love is not a walk in the park, with Monaghan's will to save appearences. I also understand Dom prevented his lover to expose their mutual affection . Lij had forgotten all propriety and called him "Dom", wanted to hold his wounded arm. I understand all that, still at this point, I believe Lij is more genuine and passionate, whereas his grace is all careful, calculating and back in the lesson-giving mode that has already hurt the young Duke three times since they are back.
It's very captivating and I can't wait to see how it develops.
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Date: 2007-02-18 05:14 pm (UTC)I agree with you with the era standards, but, ouch, poor Elijah! It wasn't his fault the foil wasn't covered. Can't the crowd understand that? Actually I'm more angry at the crowd who exacerbated both men's pride than at Dom itself (who tried to spare the Duke's pride during the fencing exchange). One thing is sure this love is not a walk in the park, with Monaghan's will to save appearences.
I also understand Dom prevented his lover to expose their mutual affection . Lij had forgotten all propriety and called him "Dom", wanted to hold his wounded arm. I understand all that, still at this point, I believe Lij is more genuine and passionate, whereas his grace is all careful, calculating and back in the lesson-giving mode that has already hurt the young Duke three times since they are back.
It's very captivating and I can't wait to see how it develops.
Nimue