Into The Sea We Go...

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

Alas, poor Illya Kuryakin. The sailor who hates the sea. Thanks to The Shark Affair, we have knowledge of this weakness.
How many stories have featured this little detail? I don't recall it ever coming up again in the series. The number of times Illya ends up in the water is pretty often, swimming like a fish to do some sneaky maneuver and thwart or distract the enemy.
Is the fact (canon fact), that Illya is prone to being seasick an endearing quality? Do we write about it because a weakness makes him that much more human?
What do you think? And, if you write, how often have you drawn attention to a seasick Russian?
While we're on the topic of water, how ironic is it that Napoleon has been cast (thanks to st_crispins I believe), as an experienced sailor aboard his own vessel, but thanks to real life info, remains uncomfortable in the water.
I know it's a Holiday Weekend for a lot of us, but if you get a minute, leave a comment.


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Comments

[alynwa.livejournal.com]

In my world, they both know how to swim, but Illya is the far superior swimmer and Napoleon does have a fear of open water. In one of my stories they had to swim out from a beach to get to their boat. Napoleon was nervous, but didn't hesitate to enter the water because Illya held his hand as they swam.

My guys are human beings with fears and insecurities. I never liked the idea of the hero or heroes being basically invincible. I want them to win, not because they are the smartest guys in the room, but because they worked hard and overcame.

[glennagirl.livejournal.com]

I think the original concept of the show was two men who weren't the typical super hunky types, something we've all taken to heart... quite literally ;)
Little things point to them being 'just guys', albeit handsome, talented and heroic, but still just ordinary men.
Okay, they're not just ordinary, but it's okay if Napoleon isn't keen on being in the middle of the ocean without a boat. I sort of feel the same way.