jillrg
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Post by jillrg on Mar 7, 2008 20:35:16 GMT -5
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Ana
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Post by Ana on Mar 7, 2008 20:49:26 GMT -5
Yeah... most fangirls defiantly don’t like Mai. However, I have seen some fanartists and such that have been new to the fandom and they like Maiko. They also get Maiko: they’re flawed individuals with feelings for each other. Since this is the first time either has had such strong emotions of this kind there’s going to be a few bumps in the relationship.
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kaibasgirl
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Post by kaibasgirl on Mar 8, 2008 23:19:27 GMT -5
omg, a new thread! yay!
sorry I'm late D:
well, let's see how long it'll take to reach even 50 pages with this one [/pessimism]
jillrg, I LOVE your posters. LOL. Those calculations would even make Plato go dizzy! XD
btw, ana, who's that girl in your avatar?
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Post by Ana on Mar 9, 2008 0:36:15 GMT -5
btw, ana, who's that girl in your avatar? Karen Filippelli from the US version of The Office. I totally recommend watching The Office, by the way. <3 Though to be more on topic, here is another fanart. Mai is so pretty when she smiles and Zuko thinks so too. Just look at how sweetly he says "I like it when you express yourself" in The Beach.
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kaibasgirl
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Post by kaibasgirl on Mar 9, 2008 0:49:33 GMT -5
oh, LOL. I thought it was you >__> That fanart is very pretty indeed! I love how her smile came out, she looks so happy! ^^ wow, you have such a knack for finding good fanarts. I like how she came out in this one though, even if it isn't Maiko-centered, Mai and Zuko still have matching backgrounds, and that's all that it takes XD
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jillrg
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Post by jillrg on Mar 9, 2008 8:58:12 GMT -5
well, let's see how long it'll take to reach even 50 pages with this one [/pessimism] That's what happens when they stop airing episodes...
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Ana
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Post by Ana on Mar 9, 2008 21:17:05 GMT -5
oh, LOL. I thought it was you >__> Heh, well I do make a similar face a lot. Wow, I love that piece. Ma does looks quite awesome in it. <3 Also, what you said about the backgrounds reminded me something about the Fire Kids dynamic: they are almost always visually paired up Ty Lee/Azula and Mai/Zuko. That’s pretty telling if you ask me...
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Post by wildimagination on Mar 12, 2008 14:02:17 GMT -5
Wow, good find! ;D
So, what do you guys think Iroh thinks about Mai? Would he approve Mai and Zuko dating (not that if he didn't, that would stop Zuko from dating Mai)?
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Post by jillrg on Mar 12, 2008 15:22:14 GMT -5
I think Iroh wants and always ahs wanted to see Zuko in a relationship that makes him happy; knowing Zuko had a girlfriend (when he and his nephew get on better terms) would make him ecstatic. As for the specific girlfriend herself, well, she looks a little like Jun, the woman Iroh found awfully attractive, and she can make tea. What's there for him to disapprove of?
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Ana
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Post by Ana on Mar 12, 2008 21:30:45 GMT -5
As for the specific girlfriend herself, well, she looks a little like Jun, the woman Iroh found awfully attractive, and she can make tea. What's there for him to disapprove of? Heh, I didn't think of this. Mai makes tea for Zuko with love just like Iroh does. That said, I doubt Iroh was blind to Zuko and Mai's crushes on each other when they were younger. When he's on better terms with Zuko again, he’ll be quite pleased that they still make each other happy and Zuko found love. I bet Iroh would appreciate Mai’s ability to joke and not let Zuko absorb himself in his angst too.
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Post by wildimagination on Mar 13, 2008 0:30:09 GMT -5
Oh wow, good points! You know...I wonder if Mai reminds Zuko of Iroh. ^^;;
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Post by Ana on Mar 14, 2008 16:45:35 GMT -5
Hmm, perhaps but I doubt it. Iroh and Mai share a similar role in Zuko’s life but Iroh leads Zuko while Mai follows him. Iroh pushed hin do good while Mai acted as a supporting hand on his shoulder. Also, the Maiko fandom now has its very own podcast: Sick Fish: Zuko Hearts Mai and Other True Facts. The test post is up but, for a warning, the language is PG-13.
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Post by jillrg on Mar 14, 2008 19:01:57 GMT -5
They appeal to the older demographic anyway. My 10-year-old sister says "Ew, gross!" whenever they maikout (which is reassuring for me, I guess). This is the couple for those of us who post in the "over 20 and watch Avatar" thread, I think.
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Post by Ana on Mar 15, 2008 13:59:43 GMT -5
Well, I agree with that but then I don’t. I defiantly think the older fans can see/enjoy the depth of Maiko but I think the younger fans can see/enjoy their hearting of each other. Infact, my 9 year old sister told me that she is sure one day Mai and Zuko will be happily married. At least in their "I don't hate you" version of happy.
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Post by jillrg on Mar 17, 2008 11:45:47 GMT -5
At least in their "I don't hate you" version of happy. Ah, yes, wasn't that exchange so sweet? That's the Villain version of "I love you." I don't think it's so bad that they prefer to kiss rather than talk. They're both the quiet type, after all. That's what makes their interaction so unique.
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