Avon quotes from Blake's 7

Do you want to tell me why?

I like the challenge.

You don't want to tell me why.

If we succeed, if we destroy control, the Federation will be at its weakest. It will be more vulnerable than it has been for centuries. The revolt in the outer worlds will grow. Resistance movements on Earth will launch an all-out attack to destroy The Federation, they will need unifying; they will need a leader. You will be the natural choice.

Possibly.

Don't be modest, Blake, you are the only one that they would all follow. You would have no choice; you would have to stay on Earth and organise the revolt.

If there's no other way.

There wouldn't be.

That still doesn't explain why you're backing me.

With you running the campaign on Earth, somebody has to take charge of all this.

[Laughing] You want The Liberator?

Exactly. If we succeed, the destruction of control gives us both what we want.

Could be you're planning just a little far ahead.

Perhaps.

[Via Communicator] Liberator, we're at the rendezvous point, everything's all right.

You have made contact with Kasabi?

Not yet. Not directly.

Then everything is not 'all right.'

It will be, I'll get back to you.

[To Vila] Do you get the feeling there's something he's not telling us?

Jenna

I dunno. I hate waiting like this.

Vila

It could be worse; we could be down there with them.

Cally

I'd prefer that to being here.

Vila

You're welcome to take my place when the time comes.

If it comes.

Cally

What do you mean?

Something's not right.

Vila

He's failed to make contact with Kasabi.

Exactly. But Kasabi's signal came from the rendezvous point. Blake has arrived there and failed to make contact.

Jenna

That doesn't necessarily mean anything disastrous. Perhaps they're just being extra careful

Let's hope so. Because I have a feeling that we are not being careful enough.

Vila

I don't want to go.

You surprise me.

Vila

I don't feel well. I'm going to be a big handicap.

I'm used to that.

Vila

[Talk about Gan] He was straightforward, wasn't always expecting to be cheated and double-crossed -- not like us. He trusted people -- he trusted Blake completely.

Jenna

Much good it did him.

Welcome back to reality, Jenna.

Vila

I see. So you've decided to be led like the rest of us?

I shall continue to follow. It's not quite the same thing.

Vila

I don't see the difference.

Well, I didn't really think that you would.

Jenna

Do you want to tell me why you've left most of the southern hemisphere off the search pattern?

I don't believe that Blake can think and swim at the same time. It's nothing but ocean down there.

I'm going down on my own, Avon. It has nothing to do with you.

Nothing at all! But it occurs to me that if you should run into trouble, one of your followers--one of your three remaining followers--might have to risk his neck to rescue you.

Then you must advise them against that, Avon.

Oh, I will.

They might even listen to you this time.

Why not? After all, I don't get them killed.

[Quietly, to Avon] True.

One of these days they are going to leave you. They were almost ready to do so this time.

Yes, I thought they might be.

You handle them very skilfully.

Do I?

But one more death will do it.

Then you'd better be very careful. It would be ironic if it were yours.

Vila

They missed us! Avon's gadget works!

I never doubted it for a moment. (Avon frowns.) Is something wrong?

It just occurred to me that, as the description of a highly sophisticated technological achievement, "Avon's gadget works" seems to lack a certain style.

Vila

That's the stuff that legends are made of!

…then again, perhaps they are not so uncommon.

Vila

I hope you can trust him.

I told you, he's a friend of mine.

Vila

Yes, I always knew you had a friend. I used to say to people, "I bet Avon's got a friend...somewhere in the galaxy."

And you were right. That must be a novel experience for you.

Vila?

Vila

What?

You're a fool.

Vila

Nerves getting to you?

There are a quarter of a million volts running through that converter. I make one false move, I'll be so crisped up what's left of me won't fit into a sandwich.

Vila

I'm a vegetarian. Thanks for the offer, though.

Vila

You don't have a lot of time for Blake, do you?

I could never stand heroes.

Vila

A quarter of a million volts and you're putting your hand in?

Ah, but that is self-interest. We need that crystal. Blake takes risks to help other people. Sometimes people he doesn't even know. One day that great big bleeding heart of his will get us all killed.

Vila

Unless somebody ditches him first.

Looks like the Federation have developed a shield themselves.

Cally

Yes, well, they got very, very close before we saw them.

That is the most depressing aspect of the whole affair. I was rather hoping to sell them the idea.

Vila

What have I done to deserve this?

How long a list would you like?