Damn, that's what I thought. I read the nickname in a different context (although not too different, since it was used between a married couple) and wondered about it, since I've only ever seen it used in a father-daughter context before.
But it somehow got stuck in my head nonetheless...
Ah well, seems like I'll have to keep searching for the right term for Orlando to use :(
I usually would (and have at some earlier point), but right where I am right now in the story I need something that hints at Orlando's feelings for Vig without him actually saying the words. So I need something analogous to Vig's use of "love".
Yaeh, I thought about that too... now I'll just have to figure out which language I want him to be halfway fluent in (because I sure as hell won't go with the usual French *shudders* I SO dislike the sound of that language!)
German is easily ruled out since the boys have a deal regarding Orlando learning the language. Spanish might be an option, but I'd have to go back and change a small bit of the story if I want Orlando to know this particular language.
I'm currently contemplating Italian. In my story Orlando has a degree in English, and depending on how things are done in the UK, he might have to have basic knowledge of Latin (we have to demonstrate proficiency in what amounts to at least 4 years of Latin thought in school). And the jump from Latin to Italian is a very small one.
I actually surprised the hell out of Himself today because he was looking for a dish he could be cooking for a friend who's coming over tomorrow, and who's a vegetarian. And I was like "gimme a second..." and forwarded him the link to a vegetarian curry recipe I have looked up while searching for a menu Sean could be cooking from leftovers found in Vig's pantry in the fic :D
If I'm doing it, I'm doing it right - and that goes even more for research :)
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Date: 2017-02-05 11:37 pm (UTC)I have been known to use 'sweetie pie' but usually only when I want something! ;-)
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Date: 2017-02-05 11:41 pm (UTC)I read the nickname in a different context (although not too different, since it was used between a married couple) and wondered about it, since I've only ever seen it used in a father-daughter context before.
But it somehow got stuck in my head nonetheless...
Ah well, seems like I'll have to keep searching for the right term for Orlando to use :(
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Date: 2017-02-06 12:11 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-02-06 12:14 am (UTC)So I need something analogous to Vig's use of "love".
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Date: 2017-02-06 12:45 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-02-06 12:46 am (UTC)Neither of those fits the mood of the scene, I fear.
But thanks for trying to help me, sweetie! *smooch*
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Date: 2017-02-06 12:49 am (UTC)*hugs*
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Date: 2017-02-06 12:51 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-02-06 01:08 am (UTC)(In the 70s it was compulsory French and optional German in my school.)
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Date: 2017-02-06 01:14 am (UTC)Spanish might be an option, but I'd have to go back and change a small bit of the story if I want Orlando to know this particular language.
I'm currently contemplating Italian. In my story Orlando has a degree in English, and depending on how things are done in the UK, he might have to have basic knowledge of Latin (we have to demonstrate proficiency in what amounts to at least 4 years of Latin thought in school). And the jump from Latin to Italian is a very small one.
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Date: 2017-02-06 01:24 am (UTC)http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/degrees/latin-english-ba/
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Date: 2017-02-06 01:32 am (UTC)I have decided that Orlando attended Durham University, so I'll check if there's a connection with Latin somewhere in their courses.
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Date: 2017-02-06 01:38 am (UTC)I wish all authors were that careful!
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Date: 2017-02-06 01:42 am (UTC)I actually surprised the hell out of Himself today because he was looking for a dish he could be cooking for a friend who's coming over tomorrow, and who's a vegetarian. And I was like "gimme a second..." and forwarded him the link to a vegetarian curry recipe I have looked up while searching for a menu Sean could be cooking from leftovers found in Vig's pantry in the fic :D
If I'm doing it, I'm doing it right - and that goes even more for research :)