MCU Wintershock Author Spotlight on LaTessitrice
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| Interviews by Fans | |
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| Title: | MCU Wintershock Author Spotlight on LaTessitrice |
| Interviewer: | MCU Wintershock |
| Interviewee: | LaTessitrice |
| Date(s): | May 8, 2017 |
| Medium: | online |
| Fandom(s): | Marvel Cinematic Universe |
| External Links: | MCU Wintershock Author Spotlight on LaTessitrice, Archived version |
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See MCU Wintershock Spotlights.
Excerpts
What about Wintershock as a pairing appeals to you?
The two characters are the heart of it, and how I think their dynamic would work. Darcy is one of my favourite MCU characters, especially in the fic world, so she’s always a go-to when it comes to ships. Then when Bucky Barnes came onto the scene, the pair seemed a natural fit to me. He’s been through hell but at the core he’s a brave, loyal man. He’s damaged but with enough care, the old, charming Brooklyn boy might emerge again. Darcy’s also brave and loyal, but we’ve also seen that she’s a good caregiver and persistent too. She’s the kind of soul that Bucky needs to help him heal - someone who’s seen enough weirdness but isn’t battle-scarred and has the softness and optimism to keep him believing in people.
How did you first encounter the pairing?
I think I first read something before The Winter Soldier had even been released, as part of a WinterShieldShock soulmate story. I liked the dynamic, although at that time there was precious little fic featuring Bucky, and his characterisation was mostly guesswork based on The First Avenger and the comic arc. Then in late 2015 I watched The Winter Soldier again and for some reason it really grabbed me that time around, which led me seeking out more Bucky-centric fic. I found Lefty’s Road Trip series (then in progress) and, as everyone says, it’s a gateway drug. I was hooked!