Debts to Repay

[callmeonetrack.livejournal.com]

Of all the show's foils/mirrors for Kara, Kendra is probably my favorite. Both so different in temperament, but soldiers to the core. And both carrying their own heavy load of guilt. Kendra sacrifices herself, which saves Kara's life. That's something that had to affect her pretty heavily because, even though it wasn't Kendra's sole or even primary motivator, who puts themself on the line for Kara Thrace? I wish the show had referenced Kendra again in the future at some point.

 

Comments

[scifishipper.livejournal.com]

I adore Razor for the most part, particularly because of Kendra. I think she's a wonderful counterpoint to Kara in many ways and one who arrived at her toughness in a different way than Kara did. One of my favorite Kara scenes of all times is when she and Kendra bump into each other in the kitchen. There's so much power and tension and you can see it radiating off of these two characters who are both somewhat ill-equipped to deal with what life has thrown at them (not that anyone wouldn't be overwhelmed under the circumstances). I love Kendra's understated manner and her smile is incredibly rare, she turns inward where Kara turns outward in many ways, although both women portray the same steely don't-frak-with-me attitude. I would love to see more "friends" fic between these two, although some have argued that they would never be friends. I think there is a lot of potential for friendship between them and that we get a glimpse of it in the raptor scene where Kara talks about her mother and Kendra talks about the razor. Great great stuff. <3

[callmeonetrack.livejournal.com]

I agree. I think she stands out for her control and reserve, instead of being just another hotshot/mouthy pilot in the Kara mold. I guess their time together was too short to really have a truly friendly bond form, but I do agree they have an understanding. Both were very adept at reading the other's situation.