does he really get that angry, that fast?

[simplyn2deep]

as I've been beta reading a lot more fics, I've noticed something that annoys me a bit (yes, I'm adding it to my list of things that fanfic authors do that annoy me). When Danny is written, he goes from "normal" to ranting at Steve, or at least it's written that.

Like Steve will ask Danny a simple question, then BAM! Danny is off and ranting (and also giving his answer to whatever question was asked).

Best friend or not, I wouldn't want to talk with someone who's default speaking habit (with me) was full on rant.

I also stopped following like 3 fics because it's more of a chore than pleasure to read them. maybe I'll pick up where I left off when the fics are finished.

Comments

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

It's kind of a trap. There's sarcasm and full on rant mode. It's the subtle difference that makes a story pop. Not to mention that Danny doesn't always call Steve an idiot, etc. Remeber when Steve threw that smoke gernade to snuff out a suspect in late season 2? Danny stood here with a smirk. No rant. No 'you an insane blah blah'

He saves the rants for the really crazy stuff.

[simplyn2deep.livejournal.com]

That's along the lines of what I've noticed.

it seems like authors are so quick to put "Danny ranted" when I think what they really meant is "Danny said sarcastically"

[kristen999.livejournal.com]

*nods*