I don't think either portrayal is entirely accurate. I don't like the totally-inept Reid, because that isn't who he is, and definitely isn't now. I see him as somewhat shy, kind of awkward, but capable of holding his own. In canon, he wasn't really that shy with Lila Archer. He had no problem talking to her even if he felt a little hesitant about his attraction to her. Once they were in that pool, though...damn. She kissed him first but then he pretty much took over. And once Morgan got him going with Austin the bartender, he was completely in control. He was a little shy but he did just fine.
I'm currently writing (or posting, I should say, it's already written) a lengthy Reid het fic. Part of my goal of the story was to portray a Reid who was confident and grown up, but still retained some of his shyness. He's not an alpha male like Morgan, but he's not giving up his own power in his relationship. I don't think it has to be one or the other. I think Reid is both.
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Date: Jan. 23rd, 2010 12:23 am (UTC)I'm currently writing (or posting, I should say, it's already written) a lengthy Reid het fic. Part of my goal of the story was to portray a Reid who was confident and grown up, but still retained some of his shyness. He's not an alpha male like Morgan, but he's not giving up his own power in his relationship. I don't think it has to be one or the other. I think Reid is both.