Donald Strachey: Couples meme...

[fajrdrako]

Part 2 of (so far) two parts.

I was reading the LJ of atheneunknown and I saw that a couple of weeks ago she had a 'couples survey' meme. It was meant to be about one's real life, but I thought it would be more fun to apply it to slash couples of one's choosing. Imagine your favourite slash pair as a couple living together, or long-term lovers living apart, and fill in the blanks.

I wanted to do this one partly because it's fun and I've started writing Donald/Timmy slash, and partly because I wanted to see whether (and to what extent) maaseru agrees with my answers. Or anyone else - I'm quite eager for Donald/Timmy discussion.

So, secondly: Donald Strachey and Timmy Callahan.

1. Who eats more?
Donald. Timmy is much fussier about what he eats. Donald eats on the run, lots of fast food, donuts, pie. He's more active and needs the energy.

2. Who said "I love you" first?
Timmy. Donald says it, but isn't quite as comfortable abut it.

3. Who is the morning person?
Donald. He's good with mornings, probably because he works for himself. He even works out in the mornings,sometimes.

4. Who sings better?
Timmy.

5. Who’s older?
...I don't remember. I think they're close in age. One is two years older - ? Donald?

6. Who’s smarter?
Donald has the street smarts, Timmy has the Jesuit-honed book-learning. About equal, in the end.

7. Whose temper is worse?
Donald's. Timmy tends to hold things in.

8. Who does the laundry?
Timmy. Donald intends to, but forgets, and his schedule is more irregular.

9. Who does the dishes?
Timmy, usually. When Donald is home, he makes him help, but he doesn't think Donald does it very well, and he's afraid he'll break things. Especially the nice crystal.

10. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
Timmy sleeps on the right.

11. Whose feet are bigger?
Timmy's.

12. Whose hair is longer?
Timmy's, usually.

13. Who’s better with the computer?
They're about equal. Timmy has more patience with the computer, Donald has more savvy.

14. Do you have pets?
One dog. Dr. Watson. A West Highland Terrier.

15. Who pays the bills?
Shared equally. Well, as equally as possible. Sometimes when Donald is between jobs, Timmy helps him out. Sometimes when Donald's been paid well, he pays more than his share to compensate for the lean times.

16. Who cooks dinner?
Timmy.

17. Who drives when you are together?
...?

18. Who pays when you go out to dinner?
Depends who suggested it. And/or the state of Donald's finances.

19. Who’s the most stubborn?
Timmy.

20. Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong?
Donald, because of Timmy being stubborner. But it doesn't always happen this way. Each values the relationship too much to let a fight go on indefinitely.

21. Whose family do you see more?
...?

22. Who named your pet?
...? Timmy.

23. Who kissed who first?
...? Timmy.

24. Who asked who out?
Donald asked Timmy. After they'd been at each other's apartments many times.

26. Who’s more sensitive?
Depends what kind of sensitivity is being discussed. Donald is probably quicker on the psychological uptake most of the time. Timmy's better with in-depth analysis.

27. Who’s taller?
Timmy.

28. Who has more friends?
They tend to have the same friends, except those Donald has met on the job and Timmy has met in the legistlature. Most of their good friends are from the Albany gay community.

29. Who has more siblings?
...?

30. Who wears the pants in the relationship?
Toss-up!

Comments

[lady529.livejournal.com]

Thank you : )

I just barely even considered Timmy being older than Donald, maybe I should have.. I also know that Chad Allen (I think. Can't really remember. Could have been the director or somebody else working on the movies, but I think it was him) said they made Donald younger and Timmy older for the movies, but I didn't get the feeling they'd made Timmy older than Donald, just older. Timmy's pretty young in the books compared to Donald..

And I rant. Sorry 'bout that..

The Lady 529

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Personally, I love finding someone willing to talk about this.

I can see the age difference going either way - depending on the needs of any given story. In the books they are both older (regardless of their relative age) and have had more years of experience. There can be uses for that, just as there can be in using (or not using) the ages of the actors. I don't even need to have it the same in each story. But I do want to be clear in my mind what I'm doing, and why.

[lady529.livejournal.com]

Ha, you've come to the right place, then. I'll discuss anything.

I think I might want Timmy to be younger than Donald, I sort of have this thing for young, slightly geeky boys (think Argyle sweaters, people), preferably a bit younger than me (I know, I'm not old enough to be demanding that. Does it look like I care), and I've probably just decided that Donald does too. Wouldn't put it past me..

The Lady 529

[fajrdrako.livejournal.com]

Well, it seems likely that Donald would like that kind of guy. At the same time, I can see Donald being a bit younger but his harder/rougher experience has matured him to a harder edge that makes him seem older than Timmy.

If Timmy has a number of siblings - how many, do you think? Where would he fall among them in terms of age? I can see him as having a younger sister and an older one - and maybe a brother too?

[lady529.livejournal.com]

That could also be. I swear, if Donald wasn't as short (or blond), I might have had to rethink my having Timmy as my boo. I do love a good loudmouth like Donald : )

I don't think Timmy has brothers, just something that my brain thought up regarding why his father was that upset at him working for a Democrat, no other reason I guess. Well that and the fact that if he does, then why is he still so incredibly well-mannered? All the time? I think he's got sisters, Not that I'm an expert, but being Irish Catholic, chances are he's not an only child. And I can just picture his elder sisters try to threaten him for information about his new boyfriend (aka Donald) while his younger sister(s) make huge puppy eyes to make him spill the latest news. And of course, he caves. Like any good brother should.

The Lady 529

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Well, of course, loudmouthed rough tough good-hearted Donald is wonderful. The joy is that he and Timmy are such a contrast, and fit so well together. I love them both!

Timmy with sister? Works for me. Three sisters? (Hmm, shades of Chekov.)

[lady529.livejournal.com]

Well, I was thinking maybe two sisters, but still.. I don't think he's the eldest, but I don't think he's the baby either, he's too.. Organised to be the baby. If that made sense.

And Donald is love. We all really should know that now..

The Lady 529

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We have no doubt at all! Donald is just wonderful, in a pigheaded sort of way.