Comments | alterego_thon: Blake's 7 / Swallows and Amazons (all)

vilakins in alterego_thon

Blake's 7 / Swallows and Amazons (all)

Dec 01, 2007 13:18

I've been so busy this week, I've only had the chance to write this today. It's the Blake's 7 characters on Gauda Prime done with much of the plot and--I hope--the style of Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome. His character Roger is so like Vila, I couldn't resist. If you don't know the books, just think 30s British children's adventure story.

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executrix December 1 2007, 00:59:51 UTC

I've never read Swallows and Amazons, but your version sounds jolly already--and it plausibly gives Dayna a lead role and lots of interesting things to do. (Which is more than I ever managed.)

vilakins December 1 2007, 03:00:49 UTC

She's the only one who'd know how to sail. Ransome wrote two kick-arse girls with his Amazons (the ruthless Nancy is wonderful), but I do have to make up for Susan who spends all her time being the cook and stand-in mother, especially to Roger (the Vila-like character). Dayna will not be doing that, but she's probably also the only one who knows how to gut a fish and cook it.

executrix December 1 2007, 03:03:25 UTC

No practical experience, of course, but I wouldn't be surprised if Avon beguiled some of those long night watches by reading up on "The Book of Dangerous Boltholes for Boys."

vilakins December 1 2007, 03:05:47 UTC

LOL! And of course he will be Captain Avon, even if he can't sail (yet). Because he's the oldest, of course.

invisibleshrew December 1 2007, 03:57:17 UTC

Hee! I never knew that I needed this crossover to make my life complete, but now it seems so obvious!

"Sheets?" asked Vila from the doorway. "That thing looks too small to sleep on."

*hearts Vila*

And jolly hockey sticks Dayna is perfect for Ransome.

vilakins December 1 2007, 04:09:07 UTC

And Tarrant will make a good Titty (well, he's a bit of one anyway) because I've always suspected him of being the romantic and dashing hero of his own interior adventure story. :-)

You want more crack? How about my Molesworth/B7 page?

invisibleshrew December 1 2007, 04:17:50 UTC

I am trying not to read B7 fic until I rewatch it (last seen in the 80s), but I feel my resolve weakening day by day...

But, but, but... I liked dreamy Titty...

vilakins December 1 2007, 04:31:41 UTC

I became a fan in 2001, and I've started rewatching again three months ago, an ep a week. I've been rereading all the S&A books this year too and I was very struck by Roger's Vilaness.

I like Titty too (she's so like me), though Roger and Nancy are actually my favourites. I was just making a mean joke about Tarrant's titness, but he'll be much more likeable in this. After all, Titty was fond of Roger; they all were.

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astrogirl2 December 1 2007, 05:55:20 UTC

Oh, this is cute. Looking forward to reading the rest of it.

vilakins December 1 2007, 06:07:18 UTC

Wow, and you haven't even read Swallows and Amazons! I've been rereading them all this year and they're so well--and wittily-- written. Nancy (whose equivalent hasn't appeared yet) is one of the best female characters in children's book: tough, intelligent, and a natural leader.

I'm going to have so much fun writing this.

trixieleitz December 1 2007, 06:58:45 UTC

I love it! Haven't read a Ransome for ages, but I think there's a few around here somewhere :)

vilakins December 1 2007, 08:38:57 UTC

Thank you!

I've been rereading them this year (I've had to buy most of them) and they're deservedly classics. So clever, funny, and believable with complicated and strong characters; Greg and I are really enjoying them.

azdak December 1 2007, 07:25:28 UTC

It's amazing how Dayna comes into herself when she's given something to do (actually, she reminds me a tiny bit of Calvin's dad here, dragging the whole family off on camping trips and trying to fry fish in the pouring rain). This is going to be such a nostalgic romp, I can't wait!

I managed to fix my posting problem by leaving the comm and then joining again. When in doubt, reboot...

vilakins December 1 2007, 08:41:04 UTC

I'm going to so enjoy writing it! Will you Britpick for me? :-)

I was going to suggest doing that, but I couldn't see any logical reason for it working. I'm glad it has.

azdak December 1 2007, 08:43:51 UTC

I would love to Britpick for you! Can I make it all 1940s middle class Britspeak? Can Avon call Vila a "fathead"?

vilakins December 1 2007, 08:52:17 UTC

Cool, thanks! I'm going for the words they used in S&A so he can call Vila a donkey or a duffer or an owl (though the last one puzzles me rather). I can't remember 'fathead' being used. If it sounds 30s British children's story to you and I haven't slipped in any modern, US, or NZ slang, that'll be fine. :-)

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