Philosopher's Stone (Tabula Rasa Re-Remix) [Heroes; The Haitian; PG]

[jay_zelenka]

Title: Philosopher's Stone (Tabula Rasa Re-Remix)
Author: poisontaster
Summary: He takes what he can.
Rating: PG
Fandom: Heroes
Warnings: Dark themes.
Spoilers: Mild, for "Four Months Ago" & "Cautionary Tales".
Original Story: Philosopher's Stone by brighteyed_jill

Comments

[poisontaster]

Thank you! One of the draws to this story was that I've never written any of these characters (Bob, Elle or The Haitian), so it was a pleasure to remix, but also a challenge, to access new characters from an already beloved show.

[brighteyed_jill]

*squees*

Thank you thank you Mystery Remixer! I actually had a gut feeling that this fic might be chosen by whoever remixed me, which is great because I have a special soft spot in my heart for this story. Thrilled that this is from the Haitian's point of view. We don't get to see enough of the Haitian, I feel, and I'm sure he has very strong opinions regarding what goes on at the Company.

The scene with Elle's mother when she's a baby--aww. Hey. Hey, you. Are you my little one? Yes, you are! Poor baby Elle! Poor Elle's mommy!

I like the progression of Bob's bringing her in many different times, and the Haitian's view of Bob's motivation. And the Haitian has mercy, too. Love this line: He takes true and great pleasure in taking those memories from her, though, sealing over the gap in her mind with blissful ignorance. Also loved the fact that he considered taking away a bad memory even though Bob wouldn't want him to.

Then all of this:

Bishop edits his daughter's life-his daughter's mind-ruthlessly, purging any moment he regards

[poisontaster]

You have no idea how pleased I am that you liked this. I actually read a few of your stories, but this one had such a strong pull for me. I've never actually written anything about Bob, Elle or The Haitian before so, even though I'm very familiar with the show, it was a wonderful challenge and a way to revisit it from a different point of view than I normally do.

But the core of the story, the idea of Bob TRANSMUTING his daughter, trying to refine her into gold the way he does with his talent...it's a tremendous idea and I really loved your story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[marenfic]

Great choice to write this from the Haitian's pov. It adds a level of empathy to an otherwise brutal picture of abuse and manipulation.

[poisontaster]

Thank you! I'm completely fascinated with the opacity of the Haitian's character. We know so little about him, his thoughts, his motivations. And yet, he's as much a prisoner in his own way as Elle.

[celli]

Wow, really well done. This is heartbreaking to read.

[poisontaster]

Thank you!

[avendya]

This is brutal and beautiful. Writing this from the Haitian's point of view was inspired, and it carries all the depth and beauty that the show never quite managed for him.

[poisontaster]

Thank you so much! There is so much potentiality to his character and so very much we don't know about him.