In message 3A9C614B.4FDE@jps.net, Helen Krummenacker avona@jps.net writes
Avon and Servalan, I imagine, wouldn't provoke a great deal of debate as the evidence is there in Deathwatch and Aftermath - although you've provoked a couple of posts neither of which were of the "Isn't Avon cute" variety.
I know my viewpoint is unusual-- there's no disputing Servalan thought Avon was a hottie, but as far as I can see, he's somewhat amazed by her mind, but disgusted by her personally. He only plays charm with her to use her lust for him against her.
Having just watched those clips several times in the course of a songvid viewing session this afternoon, I have no trouble at all in believing the comment of one J Pierce re: filming the scene in Deathwatch: "He rose to the occasion."