The Opposites Attract Meme

[treks]

Sure, complimenting personalities bring people together. It's always good to get along with your significant other or friends, so "birds of a feather flock together," as they say. But let's be honest. That doesn't make for good entertainment. Readers and viewers love a good odd couple, where the two are diametrically different. This can be in personality (good girls and bad boys), appearance (Beauty & the Beast, anyone?), species (ALIEN AND HUMAN LOVE IS REAL!!!1), and so on.

This meme is inspired by this concept and a certain song that probably shows your age if you recognize it. According to Wikipedia, "the lyrics are about a couple who love each other despite being different in just about every way possible." And...that pretty much summarizes the meme, too! (Though, it doesn't have to be love. Hate can be an option.)

HOW TO PLAY
- Comment with your character. In the subject, put info & preferences.
- In the comment, describe your character in a few key words. This is so that people who don't know your canon can see if your character would be a good opposite to theirs.

EX: Outspoken, strong-willed, funloving

- Reply to characters who are opposite (interpret that as you will) to yours.
- Enjoy the shippy antics!

PROMPTS
1. Our Friends Are Saying We Ain't Gonna Last: How did you guys get together? Where did you meet? Was their attraction

2. You Like the Movies / And I Like TV: So, you guys' ideas of fun aren't exactly compatible, huh. Well, one of you is a happy magical girl and the other is a murderous psychopath.

3. Who'd a Thought That We Could Be Lovers: I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT, MARK. HOW'S YOUR SEX LIFE?

...but really. How do you guys get on in bed? Surely, your kinks are different, too.

4. Baby, Seems Like We Never, Ever Agree: Oh, the fights. Naturally, with differences come disagreements. Are they passive agressive snarkfests or knock-down-drag-outs?

5. We Come Together: The one good thing about fighting is how you get to make up after. Better remember what gets you on your sweetie's good side.

6. Don't Think We'll Ever Get Our Differences Patched: That's it. You're done. This dance is over. You should both just leave before you lose it. But will either of you let that happen?

7. Don't Really Matter Cuz We're Perfectly Matched: Okay, so you're nothing alike. But you're going to make this work, damn it!

8. How We Lasted This Long: You've defied all odds. Despite your differences, you're still together. Maybe it's not the best (or maybe it is), but it's still something.

Comments

Boyd | Teen Wolf

[rightclaw]

(He's calm, reasonable, outspoken, stubborn, and occasionally violent. Also, a werewolf.)

2 |

[singleminded]

[She's flighty, reckless, single minded, stubborn and avoids conflict. Also...a soccer star?]

Loki |MCU | OTA

[complicatedliar]

[He's the god of dickbags. And smarter than you.]

2, if okay!

[frabjuous]

[ Maybe they're not a 'happy magical girl and a murderous psychopath' but it's darn pretty close.

Alice's habits of falling through rabbit holes or entering different realms through bizarre means have gotten her into several tight spots. To say the least. How she ended up following around the God of Dickbags is beyond her, but then again she does have a soft spot for tricksters. Though he often leaves her feeling terribly confused. ]

Pray tell, how is this supposed to be fun? It looks a bit - more dangerous than I'd like.

Re: 2, if okay!

[complicatedliar]

[Loki smirks, looking out over what seems to be an enormous chess board. Though unlike any normal chess board, it's rather alive. With dragons. Big ones.]

It isn't at all dangerous, so long as you do your maths right.

[Sideways look.]

Though I suppose if you don't care for maths, you could talk them in to riddles instead.

[frabjuous]

[ Alice promptly wrinkles her nose. ] No, I never cared for maths.

[ The dragons, however, are quite charming for fire breathing beasts and she is slowly warming to them -- pardon the pun. ] Riddles, on the other hand, are things I can provide. And happily.

Like - "I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. What am I?"

1, let me know if you'd like something else?

[notabunnylawyer]

[How about a mortal defense attorney that's all for truth and justice that literally has a lie detection power? (Up to you if it works on Loki or not!) Other than that, Apollo's a bright kid, but straight-laced, awkward, hot-blooded, and a little sarcastic.]

[... And right now, he's also on vacation in New York City. He doesn't think he'll tell the Wrights about this particular adventure, though. Not that there was anything wrong about going on what he suspected was a date, but when it was with an oddly fancy guy that talked like he lived at a Ren Faire, it was a little more embarrassing to admit.

Then again, Apollo had met weirder people before. Or at least, he assumes he has.

The directions he was given were strange and misleading, but he thinks he's found the right place - a small park secluded from a lot of the bustle of the city. It was starting to look overgrown, but it was quiet, almost peaceful. Apollo might have enjoyed it more if he weren't so nervous.]

Re: 1, let me know if you'd like something else?

[complicatedliar]

[Hm, but wouldn't it be so very fascinating to someone if they feel their lie detection power going just a bit of haywire around a certain handsome devil?]

[Loki is waiting on a bench in the little park, head bowed over a leather-bound book. He glances up then shuts the book. It disappears between his hands a moment later, and he rises to his feet.]

Ah, there you are. I'd begun to wonder.

1

[notabunnylawyer]

[Ooo yes, that's an awesome idea! X3]

[Apollo doesn't spot him in quite enough time to see the book, but... he could still swear the other man was holding something a second ago. Maybe his eyes were playing tricks on him again.]

S-Sorry about that. It's harder to get around this city than I thought.

[... Which wasn't quite true, but it sounded better than saying he'd spent so long looking for the place. Apollo steps closer to him, putting on a smile and trying his hardest to not start fidgeting with his hair again.]

So, uh, how are you today...?

Annie Walker → Covert Affairs

[smithsonian]

[Persistent, headstrong, compassionate, stubborn & a CIA agent.]

7 | He's new bear with me

[verysubtle]

[He knows it's her the moment she walks in the room. She's got a particular way of walking even when she's not wearing heels, but really it's her scent that gives her away every time; more than her perfume or the soap she uses in the shower.]

Didn't anyone tell you it's rude to keep someone waiting?

[He's teasing though and it's clear from the tone of his voice.]

Aww, Auggie!

[smithsonian]

[No matter how many times he pulls that trick on her, it still blows her mind. She doesn't think it's as creepy as Joan does - and boy, is it funny to see that go down - but still. She prefers to think he just knows when she's arrived from some sixth sense he's developed over the last couple of years.]

Next time I'll just tell the traffic that I'm in a hurry and they all need to pull over to the side of the road and let me pass.

[His teasing sets off that smart-ass tone she uses, every time. Her smile, the one she can't hide whenever she sees him, is audible.]

\0/

[verysubtle]

[He does it to Joan because she thinks it's creepy, besides it entertains the entire office. Really, it's not any different from her knowing someone by sight. He's simply had to figure out different ways to know who's walked into a room.]

Sounds logical to me. Or you can borrow my cane and wave it out the window. People tend to pull over for you.

[He hears that smile. That's his favorite smile.]

Luca Valentino | Sfeer Theory

[gaywizards]

[[ A fairly skilled magic-user, intelligent, ambitious, enjoys fine food and fine men. Of course few see that side of him as he's a very repressed introvert; timid, begrudgingly obliging, frankly passive-aggressive.
Luca's only attracted to men, but this is open to ladies for platonic female relations!]]

Claire Bennet ∞ Heroes ∞ Open

[infinite1ups]

[Bright and sunny, bit of an airhead at times but she isn't stupid, always tries to see the best in people, wants to help.]

Apollo Justice | Ace Attorney | M/M

[notabunnylawyer]

[Straight-laced, hotblooded, intelligent, sarcastic, awkward defense attorney very into truth and justice. Non-humans and age differences are also welcome!]

4

[shadowofthesky]

[A great match for a crow-laguz who makes a living off of selling his people as mercenaries, his friends as art and pillages and plunders the hell out of anything that catches his eye. Oh, did we mention he's a notorious backstabber?]

Money is money, Apollo. You really shouldn't complain so much about where it comes from. [This argument, it may be assumed, is probably a reoccurring topic.]

Re: 4

[notabunnylawyer]

[Oh yes, perfect - apologizes, I don't know his canon, but I'll glean what I can!]

Are you really going to try that on me?

[Apollo's got his arms crossed tightly over his chest, which generally isn't a good sign. It doesn't help that Apollo's used to both lacking in money and working for what he could; it makes what Naesala is doing seem even slimier.]

It matters because every society has rules, they dictate what's legal and fair and I'm pretty sure that you're doing wouldn't count for either one!

Eleventh Doctor | Doctor Who | No Slash

[madman_inabox]

[Over 900 years old, thinks his bowtie is cool, loves hats, all of time and space is his backyard, acts like a middle-schooler on one too many espresso shots]

7?

[iwasherefirst]

[If you're game for it]

Re: 7?

[madman_inabox]

[Sure! Rose won't murder his fez...probably :)]

Clark Kent ★ Smallville

[ex_doeswhatsright717]

[Mid twenties, quiet, idealistic, stubborn, has a tiny hero complex and will help anyone who needs it.]

[peaceonearth]

[This could be a disaster. Loud mouthed, stubborn, demon wants to save the world because it has fries, and oh yeah a bunch of people would die]

[ex_doeswhatsright717]

[oh my god. It could be yes, but everyone has to start turning over a new leaf somewhere.]

Naesala | Fire Emblem

[shadowofthesky]

[A century old shapeshifting crow laguz, Naesala is a royal pain with emphasis on the word royal. Cunning, manipulative and just a wee bit read: a lot snarky, he has no qualms about selling himself (and others) for profit. More in his journal if you need it.]