When I was debating what characters I wanted to bring back with Tally, I almost decided not to pick up one of my old favourites.
Why?
Because I also play his wife.
Is that a weird thing? Do you get put off by players who play characters on both sides of a relationship?
It was weird when it happened. The characters had some shared backstory, but they were so different. Both were also in relationships with other characters, and one even had a character made for them. Problem was: none of it would stick. The more scenes I wrote that included these two characters, the more they sort of... moved together. It wasn't a conscious thing on my part it just happened.
I was so confused by it. I'm writing both halves here, so shouldn't I have full control?
Eventually I gave in, and let them be. But I do wonder what people think when they realise that I write both of them, and whether it raises eyebrows. I don't really do scenes with just them, I tend to write short stories (it flows better) to fill in gaps/provide background on what they're doing. They still have active lives outside each other.
But... I don't know. It could be weird. It could be seen as playing with myself. I'm not sure. What are your thoughts?