Kobol Challenge or Another Birthday Drabble!!

[redrockcan]

title: Bill and Laura and Saul and Ellen
author:redrockcan
words:300
timeline:Deadlock (or as I call it the "So Much To Love, So Much To Hate" episode)

A/N: Special thanks to sln1, the great commenter and wonderful writer, who chatted with me and helped me find some clarity for the ending of this  drabble. I managed again to squeeze in a Kobol

Comments

[bsg_aussiegirl]

OOOOOOOHHHHHH, stinging last line! Love.

I was happily reading along, btw, enjoying all the Laura/Ellen snark -- Obviously Ellen, some dynamics from our past relationship missed coming through in your last download -- *snort*

And then, you killed me with this: and yet her and Bill had to claw for every minute. I got these big tears in my eyes!

Maybe yes, probably no is such an interesting line/idea too. Laura would keep her dignity no matter what? Lovely.

Thanks hon. When I saw the characters I kinda icked out, but I loved this.

[redrockcan]

Thanks!! I had the idea and the lines were popping into my head so quick, I had to scramble to write it down!! Phew!! Drabble angst!! I did love that download line, one of my favourites I've written for sure!!

sln1 and I had an interesting chat about whether Laura would do what Ellen did on NC. Sacrifice herself for Bill, yes, but betray the resistance, no, although sln pointed out that Laura in BOTS seemed to have no problem blowing Galactica out of the sky to avenge Bill's death. I rewrote that line quite a few times before deciding which one I liked. Killer last lines are always the best in a drabble. :)

[lacklusterfic]

Killer last lines are always the best in a drabble. :)

And you have a particular gift for them, too. :-)

[redrockcan]

Why thank you lack!! I have to say this one was too good to pass up!! I think I may have injured myself running to get the pen and paper, so it did not escape my brain!! :)

[hollywobbles]

Laura felt a pang of resentment for all the years they’d had and would have together and yet her and Bill had to claw for every minute.

*SOB* I never thought about that, but that must have stung.

What an enjoyable little snarkfest!!! You compared the two relationships in ways I hadn't bothered to stop and think about before. Nicely done! :D

[redrockcan]

Thanks holly!! I thought it was interesting too. I wish we'd had a few more scenes with these two women instead of the boring "dogville" storyline!! Just my opinion of course!! :)

[kastari]

For whatever reason, I have always found Saul & Ellen's relationship interesting & unique.

“Obviously Ellen, some dynamics from our past relationship missed coming through in your last download.”

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Do you have any idea how perfect this line is? I almost peed my pants. Best line ever.

“So, how have you been since New Caprica?”

With a slap & a sting. Ouch, Laura. The dynamic between these to women is always a shower of sparks, isn't it?

Ellen looked away avoiding all the implications, but answered. “You would have done the same Laura, to save Bill’s life.”

Yes, Laura would have done the same to save Bill. Both of these women can certainly give what they get. Fabulous comeback. I know many people don't like the character of Ellen Tigh, but I most certainly do.

That Laura makes eye contact with Ellen at the end--whoa!

Zing!

A SECOND birthday drabble. I am spoiled. Thank you, my friend.

LOVE.

[redrockcan]

Glad you enjoyed this one!! I wanted to write something different since you always strive to do that!! Ellen and Saul did have a unique relationship, they always came back to eachother no matter what for years and years, even after Saul had poisoned her. That is love and dedication

[akachankami]

oh wow! that was intense! so much in 300 words! love the laura&ellen show!
and that: Laura felt a pang of resentment for all the years they’d had and would have together and yet her and Bill had to claw for every minute. ç_ç so sad and so true... perfectly put together

[redrockcan]

Thanks akachan!! These two women do light up a room!!
I thought it was an interesting comparison, how much time Saul and Ellen had and would have and how little Laura and Bill would have. As you say, sad but true. I need to write some happy, fluffy, sweetness and light for you!! Oh wait sln1 has been doing lots of that!! Shhhh, don't tell her I said that!! ;)

[sln1]

I am delighted that you got this to a point where you were happy to post it, and you are most welcome to any help you think I provided in getting you there

[redrockcan]

Glad you enjoyed the final product!! I re-wrote that line a few more times and I hope the one I ended up chosing was satisfying. I wanted to be a little ambiguous, as we had discussed as to whether Laura would have or would have not done what Ellen did on New Caprica, especially the thought of betraying the resistance.

I wish we would have had more scenes between Laura and Ellen instead of another boring episode from "dogville". RDM what were you thinking!!

Thank you again for your thoughts!! I was happy this drabble churned out some interesting ideas and discussions between such two interesting characters. :)