Fic - Alteration. R/L implications. PG.

[roadstergal.livejournal.com]

This is another conversation-with-lady_draco-and-kahvi fic. It started life as a squicky crack pairing for humor, but the device for making it possible took over the fic, and it turned into something completely different. This is an AU replaying of DNA - one where Rimmer doesn't give up on the dandruff.
It was also partly inspired by the IV commentary.
Warnings for some disgustingness and some sappiness. Spoilers for DNA.

"I'm alive!"

Comments

[laurenthemself]

EW.

EW EW EW.

(Marvellously written.)

EW.

[roadstergal.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the squicky bunny visited - but I'm glad you thought it was well-written. :D

[jargonelle.livejournal.com]

Wahey! One thing about going away is that there always seems to be new fic when you come back!

This was fun! (until the disintegrating started). The Cat was fabulous.

All the dialogue is spot on, but this "Holly's head reappeared. "It's all right. It's under control." Lister looked up at her. "I called Kryten up. He's bringing a mop."" - especially made me laugh, and the sap was nice. :)

[roadstergal.livejournal.com]

Welcome back! *waves*

Thanks! You know, I'm used to Rimmer and Lister taking on a bit of a life of their own, but it surprised me when Holly did this time around. It's like she was looking over my shoulder and snarking. Which is fine - I love Hattie's Holly! I wish there had been more of her.

[jargonelle.livejournal.com]

*waves back* :)

I've always thought that you write all the characters well - human!Kryten's brief appearance here is great too!

Holly didn't have that much to do (and quite a lot of the stuff she did have wasn't great, but the character did have a distinctive voice and that line could definitely have been one of hers.

[roadstergal.livejournal.com]

Ja, I wanted to do more with human!Kryten... maybe later. Robert did such a good job with him!

I loved her "Abandon ship! This is not a drill! This is a drill!" *drill rattles*

And

"Rude alert! ...Abandon shop! This is not a daffodil!"

[lady-draco.livejournal.com]

*runs after and karate chops ya*

Hmm ... Wonderful, as usual. I had the stupidest grin on my face for half the story but then the whol thrashing on the floor kind of panicked me. But once again, you managed to draw me into it ...

Ahhhh ... well done my dear. Well done =D

[lady-draco.livejournal.com]

You know I love it despite what I say ...

*glances at beer and drinks it*

WHEE!!!!

[roadstergal.livejournal.com]

Bwahaha! Thanks, ma'am. I hadn't planned on it turning so nasty, but when y'all talked about Rimmer with Cat's teeth, it just fell into place. The Rimmer in my head rather resignedly said that it would all fall apart for Arnold Schmucko Rimmer, and tetchily told me how...

[kirke-novak.livejournal.com]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! Loved it SO much :D

Oy, poor Rimmer, he just can't have a break, can he?
Nope.
And that's why we love him!!! :D:D:D:D

I always though that DNA episode left a lot to be desired in the hologram--->human area. I think he should make it. We all know of course that the universe would punish him for getting lucky but at least it could kick him in his real arse! :P

[roadstergal.livejournal.com]

No, he never gets a break when he's made 'real,' does he? Better Than Life, Timeslides, Terrorform - even when he gets his hard-light body, it's so he can get pelted with food and whacked over the head a couple of times. ;)

Aww, we're so mean to the poor guy! But it's just the way things go for Arnold, Arnold, Arnold Rimmer... *hugs him and tweaks his nose*

Thanks for the feedback!

[kahvi.livejournal.com]

"Hey, bud, if I get those unsightly dark circles under my eyes, I might as well be dead!"
Pure Cat.

I love Holly here, hehehe...

Silicone brain said he should make his bee part of the clone, or he wouldn't really be alive again.
Yes! Thank you! I've had many late night (drunken) discussions on this topic. Um. Cloning, that is, not Rimmer. I approve of your logic. :)

Rimmer's body's being generated - wonderful stuff.

Well..." she gave an expression that would have matched a shrugging pair of shoulders perfectly, "it's done now."
LMAO!

Lister shook his head and turned back to his crossword. This was just wrong.
Great Lister.

"I called Kryten up. He's bringing a mop."
I shouldn't, but OMG... LMAO!

Wonderful. This was wonderful. And all this from such a silly idea! Thanks for writing!

[roadstergal.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the feedback!

I love female!Holly so! *hugs Hattie*

What, you haven't had late-night drunken discussions of Rimmer? Why not? ;) Rimmer does seem to have a Thing for re-creating himself - but not really as himself, if you know what I mean. Me2, Stasis Leak (One for weekdays, and one for Sunday best!), recreating himself from his dandruff - but doesn't really seem to get, until Rimmerworld, that a clone or copy of him isn't him. I liked the idea that the supercomputer would be able to take his personality and memories from the bee and make the clone actually him.

I loved the idea! We need to have more silly late-night conversations. :)

[kahvi.livejournal.com]

Well, I've had late night discussions WITH Rimmer, but that was as Lister, so I'm not sure they count. ;)

And yes, yes, we do!

[roadstergal.livejournal.com]

Oh, I think they all count. Yes, indeedy!