I try to avoid going the whole 'Emo!Caspian has serious mental issues because of his loveless childhood' route because I know it's rather cliche, but I cannot help seeing Caspian as, well, a little bit messed up. Not that he's admitting to that...he's not the most introspective fellow. I don't think he really sees anything of his own behaviours and motivations beyond what he's feeling at any given moment, and what he's been taught he should be feeling.

Edmund is an absolute sweetheart. People often seem to overlook the fact that he is, above all else, the Just King. His apparent detachment from personal situations is what enables him to be more insightful than just about anybody else. Because he's had plenty of experiences that put him in touch with his 'dark' side, he's more willing to see the dark in other people as well without necessarily judging them unfavourably for it.

Dammit, when I set out writing it this morning I just thought it was going to be 400 words That Is All Thank You Very Much, but by the time I'd finished writing it had thoroughly taken hold. I really would like to expand on this...my muse has been flirting with something along these lines for a while, but it hasn't been working out. Now, FINALLY, I might just have a grasp of it. :D