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

Apr 16, 2008 23:24

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

( The first memory that Bob Bishop makes him remove from his daughter Elle's memory is that of her mother. )

remix author: poisontaster, character: the haitian, character: elle bishop, character: bob bishop, fandom: heroes, original author: brighteyed_jill, rating: pg

Comments 32

butterflykiki April 20 2008, 04:19:33 UTC

*winces at this* Ow, ow, and agreeing with everyone on how good this is. Both for the Haitian (And can they please get that guy a name?) and for Elle. Like the little telling touches, how Bennet couldn't have done the same thing, and the hope that maybe it can be fixed, someday.

poisontaster April 26 2008, 16:39:27 UTC

Man. It was SO HARD to write this without a name. But I didn't want to just give him a random name at the same time. *shakes head* But thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it; it was great fun to write.

bofoddity April 20 2008, 11:44:10 UTC

This was very creepy, but also very heartbreaking. I loved the Haitian's compassion for Elle, and I love that the story ends on a note of hope despite the darkness. Elle deserves that, at least.

poisontaster April 26 2008, 16:40:48 UTC

I agree. It's so easy to dislike Elle because of the things she does...but she's so very much a product of her environment. You can't raise a child as she was and not expect them to be warped. And, given his usefulness, you have to imagine that The Haitian has seen so much of the really bad things that The Company has done.

Thanks!

thedeadparrot April 20 2008, 13:47:31 UTC

Ooh, yes. I love this POV and how much it sees. Creepy and awesome.

poisontaster April 26 2008, 16:41:36 UTC

Thank you!

fallingtowers April 20 2008, 14:42:51 UTC

Oh, this is fabulous! In a pretty disturbing way. But I like the fact that you give both the Haitian a voice and some more explanation for Elle's callous cruelty and obedience.

poisontaster April 26 2008, 16:42:59 UTC

Thank you! Really, I worked with the seeds of brighteyed_jill's wonderful story, but it was fun to explore it from the POV of the man who has to actually DO these things to other people because he's ordered to do so.

sophinisba April 21 2008, 03:21:31 UTC

He takes true and great pleasure in taking those memories from her, though, sealing over the gap in her mind with blissful ignorance.

Oh, that's wonderful. I really like the way you did the Haitian's POV.

poisontaster April 26 2008, 16:43:39 UTC

Thank you!