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No Greater Gift by Kathy Hintze (G)
Fandom: BLAKE'S 7
Pairing: none
Author on LJ: none
Author Website: none, but most of her stories are now on the Hermit Library
Why this must be read:
Kathy Hintze was one of the first authors I discovered on the web when I fell for Blake's 7 in 2001. Vila is her favourite, but she does tend to torture the poor guy to get Avon and others to show they care. Though I think her Vila lacks the trademark Restal sense of humour, I do enjoy her stories very much; she writes all of the crew well, especially Avon and Vila.
This story, set in season 3, is a classic hurt/comfort story and a favourite of mine. Vila and Avon decide to break into a vault containing the main offworld monetary centre of the Federation Banking System on the aptly-named planet Mephisto. The vault is protected by complex security systems and concealed traps, and Avon makes a mistake; Vila impulsively saves him, almost at the cost of his own life. Avon obviously cares very much for his injured friend, but without any out-of-character sentiment or overt revelation of feelings. He shows it by his actions and by the concern he displays when no-one is there to see--just as in the series.
No Greater Gift
Pairing: none
Author on LJ: none
Author Website: none, but most of her stories are now on the Hermit Library
Why this must be read:
Kathy Hintze was one of the first authors I discovered on the web when I fell for Blake's 7 in 2001. Vila is her favourite, but she does tend to torture the poor guy to get Avon and others to show they care. Though I think her Vila lacks the trademark Restal sense of humour, I do enjoy her stories very much; she writes all of the crew well, especially Avon and Vila.
This story, set in season 3, is a classic hurt/comfort story and a favourite of mine. Vila and Avon decide to break into a vault containing the main offworld monetary centre of the Federation Banking System on the aptly-named planet Mephisto. The vault is protected by complex security systems and concealed traps, and Avon makes a mistake; Vila impulsively saves him, almost at the cost of his own life. Avon obviously cares very much for his injured friend, but without any out-of-character sentiment or overt revelation of feelings. He shows it by his actions and by the concern he displays when no-one is there to see--just as in the series.
The wall comm beckoned. "Cally?" Avon's voice sounded very tired. "Has there been any change?"
Cally smiled and walked over to the comm. "He's regained consciousness, Avon. I think he'll be fine."
"Thought you were rid of me, didn't you?" called Vila.
Vila could not see the expression of relief which crossed Avon's face nor his smile at Vila's remark. "What makes you think I care one way or the other?"
No Greater Gift