Oops, I neglected to reply to this. And it was such a welcome comment too. ::feels churlish::
I am so glad that Archie's iron determination comes through. He knows this is the only way to save Horatio. But that doesn't mean it's easy for him. Which makes him all the braver, and is why I love him so much. I'm having thoughts of Frodo here - the same sense of iron determination regardless of personal sacrifice. Though their goals are different, of course - Frodo is saving Middle-earth while Archie is only saving Horatio.
I love the way Archie's character develops through the films, and I particularly love Fourth Lieutenant Kennedy. He's a realist, much more than Horatio who is bound by his notions of duty and loyalty to the Service. Horatio can see the bigger picture while for Archie I think it's always personal. And usually about Horatio. How can one not slash them?
It's all about control.
And repressing and suppressing thoughts, feelings and words. Hmmm. What does that say about me? *g*
I'd also love to see what you would do with Horatio/Archie interactions in a much earlier story.
No bunnies for earlier stories, I'm afraid, except for one set the night before Horatio's duel with Simpson, and that's mainly, if not entirely, Archie and Clayton. What I do have is the makings of a scene with Horatio, Archie and Bush in the brig of the Renown. Maybe I should dig it out and see if it wants to be finished...
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Date: 2005-09-09 02:01 pm (UTC)I am so glad that Archie's iron determination comes through. He knows this is the only way to save Horatio. But that doesn't mean it's easy for him. Which makes him all the braver, and is why I love him so much. I'm having thoughts of Frodo here - the same sense of iron determination regardless of personal sacrifice. Though their goals are different, of course - Frodo is saving Middle-earth while Archie is only saving Horatio.
I love the way Archie's character develops through the films, and I particularly love Fourth Lieutenant Kennedy. He's a realist, much more than Horatio who is bound by his notions of duty and loyalty to the Service. Horatio can see the bigger picture while for Archie I think it's always personal. And usually about Horatio. How can one not slash them?
It's all about control.
And repressing and suppressing thoughts, feelings and words. Hmmm. What does that say about me? *g*
I'd also love to see what you would do with Horatio/Archie interactions in a much earlier story.
No bunnies for earlier stories, I'm afraid, except for one set the night before Horatio's duel with Simpson, and that's mainly, if not entirely, Archie and Clayton. What I do have is the makings of a scene with Horatio, Archie and Bush in the brig of the Renown. Maybe I should dig it out and see if it wants to be finished...