I just had me a thought. (after reading a fanfic about a couple from the Squire's Tales book series, wherein the daughter enjoys watching her parents just be together)
Ooh, this thought may require my explaining the word ship. (as pertains to fandom/romance/etc)
A 'shipper--contraction of relationshipper--is someone who supports the idea of two characters being in a romantic relationship. Mostly, this 'shipping' business involves grinning like a madwoman any time your chosen pair interact in any mushy-type bits. You know the characters, you like the characters, and you know that these two characters are just perfect for each other. (Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett, Tony Stark and Pepper Potts, River and the Doctor, Guinevere and Arthur)
Sometimes you ship two characters not in an established relationship (*cough MollyxSherlock, MerlinxMorgana, cough*) and construct very elaborate headcanons which explain their being together. sometimes you can grasp at straws for proof (*"look," she shrieks, pointing at them smiling at each other, "they like each other! I knew it!"*) and sometimes it makes sense, but the bottom line is that you know they would make a good couple and you like the idea of it.
I hope that explained it...because it's one of those irritatingly hard things to explain. Like Doctor Who. Anyway.
My thought:
My parents are in a relationship. And they are canon. And, as their daughter and a self-aware shipper, it is my duty, nay, my privilege, to support said relationship. I'm, uh, kind of blanking on ideas, but knowing all the fic ideas and fandom jargon including Shipper On Deck and what have you, I'm...hereby swearing to support Mom/Dad (oh stars. I've just thought of a perfect ship name...) in whatever means possible.
And also asking for ideas because how on earth does one even...I'm thinking doing dishes and paying for dinners or whatever. Someone get Mary Watson to exist, since I'm sure she'd be perfect at this. Anyway. Who's with me?
*walks away, still pondering ship name and any and all ways in which to get two people fluffily happy*
