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OK, try to keep this thread on a PG-13 level. Who is your pick? One of the Worthings who can read minds and anticipate their partner's every desire? The organ growers from the Planet Treason? They have extra parts that could come in handy....
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Ender. I don't know why Novinha had to get him... And Alvin... and also Peggy because she's just so cool.
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I'm thinking Ender as well, personally. I was fallin' in love with him through the pages of the book... (hearts in eyes)
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I have to say Ender as well, because of his intensity, and his willingness to move heaven and earth for those he loves. Also his intelligence and creativity and tendency to find novel solutions, for instance in the battle room, I think would carry over into other aspects of his life. Because he is super smart he would learn everything there was to know, and because of his other qualities, he would deploy that knowledge with brilliance, I feel certain. Yes, I am certain Ender would be the one. But because of his loyalty and honor, only Novinha knows for sure.
I don't think Wang Mu really even will know. Ender's-aiua-as-young-Peter doesn't strike me as being the same at all in those respects.
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I only read it a few weeks ago and i don't remember if it had *tentacles*, per se. But i think the slimy, gelatinous mass part of him would be an instant turn-off. Don't you?
And come on, have you seen the pictures of Alvin on the book covers? He's like, inhuman! More muscles than are feasible. He's supposed to look like every woman's dream guy. Personally, i'd be afraid that he'd accidentally break the bed or what have you. Would he even know his own strength?
And Ender...man, would it not be the creepiest thing in the world to make love to a guy who was not only constantly in communication with a sentient computer program, but ALSO telepathically and spiritually linked to an entire race of insect-like aliens!? I would not want to hear *anything* that guy called out in the throes of passion, you know what i'm saying?
quote:But i think the slimy, gelatinous mass part of him would be an instant turn-off. Don't you?
Well, Diego Rivera was pretty repulsive looking, but from the stories it doesn't sound like that slowed him down much. I kind of imagine it would be the same way for the Wyrms creature.
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Hm. I think the succubus in Treasure Box would make the best lover. I'm not sure Valentine would be experimental enough Posts: 10886 | Registered: Feb 2000
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The succubus is a good call, but I'm going to have to go with with the cute little Russian princess from Enchantment. There is much to be said for a sexy accent.
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Keep in mind that the creature in Wyrms could make you think he was the greatest lover ever. Even though Patience saw what he was, she still wanted him more than anything.
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He could make you *think* he was, yes. But in actuality, he probably wasn't. Plus, what would have happened after the mating? Wouldn't the lust have worn off of her? And then what would she have? Just Mr. Smelly Gelatinous Mass, oozing all over the place. Not the ideal boyfriend.
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Exactly, zgator. Just like Diego Rivera, I think. I'll bet that he was OSC's inspiration for that character.
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That gelatinous mass could function as a water bed after the fun was over. Or even during the fun.
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I can honestly say that I've experienced a dearth of thoughts about lovers while reading the works of OSC.
Well, in the short stories, maybe, but more in the abstract. "Feed the Baby of Love" got me pondering pretty heavily on interpersonal relationships. But as for characters as lovers, that topic never seemed to come up for me. So to speak. . . . Not that I think y'all are perverts or anything. . . . Not that there's anything wrong with that, either.
Just ... gelatinous mass? Oh, Noemon, Noemon. Posts: 14017 | Registered: May 2000
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No, but i thought we were talking about more than just a once-and-done deal. My point is that i think Gelatinous Mass would only be good for the first go-round. After that, no dice. Unless we're talking about just one night of passion, in which case, I'll go with Gelatinous Mass too. But i won't be happy about it!
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Come on, you know you want the GM too. Everybody wants the GM.
If I were going to do this with Octavia Butler's characters, I'd definitely go with a construct ooloi. You've got the best of all possible partners there.
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I bet Alvin could manipulate things biochemcially just as well as the aforementioned gelatinous mass could mentally. (Though I confess I haven't read that book yet, dew to the fact that I'm rationing OSC's unread books out to myself like water to a man dying of thirst.) And, I wouldn't want to wake up next to GM in the morning. So, I'm voting for Alvin.
Changing my vote to Calvin, because he probably wouldn't have the qualms about being willing to do said biochemical manipulations that Alvin would have had, though he might not be as good at it either and you could end up dead.
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Point of detail . . . Unwyrm was not a gelatinous mass. He had a segmented body with an armored back and multiple appendages on the underside.
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But I'll bet he could make you *think* he was a gelatinous mass, right? And in the meantime you'd have all those appendages to play with.
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