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caffey ([personal profile] caffey) wrote2009-01-29 03:25 pm
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Laura Roslin

Apparently, I'm firmly in [livejournal.com profile] shayenne's corner when it comes to the character of Laura Roslin. I've just started watching episode 1x09 and I just cannot believe she's actually entertaining the idea of Adama being a Cylon. Worse yet, and that it the point of this post really, her sole reason stems from a comment a Cylon made in episode 1x08 even though she knows exactly what he's doing by telling her this.

Yes, I get that the comment was meant to plant a seed of doubt, and obviously it did. Yet the thing that gets me is that Roslin knew precisely what Leobon was doing putting insidious thoughts in their heads; she basically told Starbuck so. So why, I ask you, why does she seem to take his comment at face value? She's never had reason to doubt Adama -- until after Leobon whispers four little words in her ear. *headdesk*

I'm having an insanely strong fangirl reaction here. I believe I'm not just officially in love with this show, I'm irrevocably in love with it. I mean the muse -- you know the one responsible for writing -- is actually sitting up and begging to get cracking. Not that she knows, precisely, what she wants but it involves Baltar, Head Six, and is headed right into NC-17 territory. *snorts* Like I've got time to write -- or a proper grasp on the characters, for that matter. Oh, and I need more BSG icons.

Guess that means I've got my work cut out for me, huh?

[identity profile] ufp13.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
YEAH! Not unexpected. What can I say? I love that you hate my favourite character. :D

[identity profile] caffey.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 03:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't hate her. I don't even dislike her. My Roslin-o-Meter keeps going up and down, depending on the episode. Although it's entirely possible that my love for Mary McDonnell is screwing with it. So maybe I don't like her character after all? I don't know. But I'm sure I'll find out in the not too distant future.

[identity profile] ufp13.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 03:16 pm (UTC)(link)
*ROFL*
Your entry read differently to me, but I'll just lean back and wait.

[identity profile] caffey.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I believe my having seen Mary McDonnell on stage at FedCon and hear her talking about a character I didn't know at that point is absolutely screwing with my views on Roslin as I watch the show.

In other words, I'm mostly confusing myself here. But, I do know one thing for sure: I don't hate the character. If I hated a character as integral to the show as this one, I wouldn't keep watching. I couldn't.

[identity profile] ufp13.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
You make me want to grab the DVD and watch the panels. :D

Well, in that case... I wouldn't mind you liking Roslin. *LOL* But it's also interesting to see the series through the eyes of someone who doesn't love her as much as some other people I know (and I) do.

[identity profile] caffey.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 03:44 pm (UTC)(link)
And you make me want to pilfer the DVD from you. *eg*

[identity profile] ufp13.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Just say the word... wouldn't be a problem. But it's only the BSG special edition and not the whole con dvd.

[identity profile] caffey.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
M'dear, I've been daydreaming about BSG all damn day. I'm contemplating writing (admittedly, mostly Baltar/Head Six, but there's thoughts on Roslin/Adama (or is that Adama/Roslin? *scratches head*) and Lee/Kara as well. I'm currently watching my fourth episode today and it'll be at least two more before I go to sleep. Why would I mind getting the BSG special edition only? *blinks*

[identity profile] ufp13.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
*GIGGLES*
Is that a yes?

Would be Adama/Roslin, btw.

[identity profile] ufp13.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
... of course. :D
*get on it*

[identity profile] caffey.livejournal.com 2009-01-29 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
You are made of awesome. I love you. *smooch*