Fandom: BLAKE'S 7
Pairing: none
Author on LJ:
hafrenAuthor Website: Hafren's Gloomy Patch of the ForestWhy this must be read: It's always interesting to read a story written from an unusual, non-human POV, and the computer characters on B7 really aren't explored nearly often enough in fic (or, for that matter, in canon). So finding a believable, insightful story written from Zen's point-of-view is a real pleasure. And finding a believable, insightful Zen-POV story that rips your heart out and leaves you wanting to cry for the poor machine is beyond amazing.
It's very short, and quoting the best bits would, I think, be a mistake, but here's how it starts:
It is the voice of command. At last. The tone, the pitch I was made to respond to, that lets me in. The voice of reason and thought. Since I was quiet, there has been nothing for so long. Then voices again, but dark voices, the voices of guards or slaves. Now, at last, a light voice.
I want to respond. But I was left silent. Active: I am here, I am conscious of you. But I cannot answer you, obey you, until you engage me.
Speak to Me