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Beautiful World by Kate Orman (PG)
Fandom: BLAKE'S 7
Pairing: None
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: not known
Why this must be read:
This is a short, sharp and exquisitely written story. In just under 3000 words, Kate Orman shows us another side of Servalan and one reason, at least, why her personal staff might remain loyal to her. The story is told from the point of view of Servalan's personal tailor Sayl, and describes the aftermath of a visit by Servalan to a Federation colony and the attempt on her life that takes place there. Kate's minimalist style is a pleasure to read: every word in this story has been polished until it shines like a diamond. Make time to read it - you won't be disappointed.
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The white dress was torn and burned. If Sayl had had time to think about it, he would have been heartbroken.
He followed the Supreme Commander as she continued to climb up the mountainside. He could feel the back of his neck and hands burning. But the sunlight was not as hot as the gusts of wind from the valley, great breaths of searing air thick with smoke and ash.
Sayl hauled himself up over one more ridge and lay flat, exhausted. There was a ledge hanging overhead, and the rock under his back was cool, protected by the shadow.
The Supreme Commander was standing at the back of the ledge. "There's a shallow cave," she said.
Beautiful World
Pairing: None
Author on LJ: not known
Author Website: not known
Why this must be read:
This is a short, sharp and exquisitely written story. In just under 3000 words, Kate Orman shows us another side of Servalan and one reason, at least, why her personal staff might remain loyal to her. The story is told from the point of view of Servalan's personal tailor Sayl, and describes the aftermath of a visit by Servalan to a Federation colony and the attempt on her life that takes place there. Kate's minimalist style is a pleasure to read: every word in this story has been polished until it shines like a diamond. Make time to read it - you won't be disappointed.
--
The white dress was torn and burned. If Sayl had had time to think about it, he would have been heartbroken.
He followed the Supreme Commander as she continued to climb up the mountainside. He could feel the back of his neck and hands burning. But the sunlight was not as hot as the gusts of wind from the valley, great breaths of searing air thick with smoke and ash.
Sayl hauled himself up over one more ridge and lay flat, exhausted. There was a ledge hanging overhead, and the rock under his back was cool, protected by the shadow.
The Supreme Commander was standing at the back of the ledge. "There's a shallow cave," she said.
Beautiful World