Re: friendships, when it comes to romance-shipping fic I've transitioned into mostly liking characters who are already platonic friends doin' that something additional, but I suppose it holds true for any story that there has to be conflict or it's not interesting. I like fluff pieces, though they have to be short--otherwise there's nothing there to sustain interest.

I've always wanted to ask--when in countries where you don't speak the language, how do you get by? This is my #2 fear that prevents me from burning the midnight oil and going places.