[Rec] Choices by aldrian_kyrrith
Title: Choices by Aldrian Kyrrith
Chracters: Dr. Manhattan, Death
Author on LJ: Aldrian_Kyrrith
Author Website: None.
Why this must be read:
"God exists and he's American."
And yet Dr. Manhattan, though he is powerful, is just as flawed as any of the other characters in the Watchmen cast. When he meets Death in this fic, she takes the opportunity to point it out. Although the fic is serious, with some philosophical discussion and a little bit of scolding, it's also just two people having a chat. The easy flow of the conversation is what really draws me. The fic itself is somewhat short at around 1600 words, so do give it a read. It's really quite charming.
Excerpt: She smiles, despite herself, “I must say, I am always a bit gratified to hear such sentiments on the matter: far too many people fear the eternal mystery. Still, there is nothing wrong with the desire to live. Survival has brought your species to the point where it can birth gods.”
“Destiny has brought humanity to that point,” he corrects her. “Everything else is an illusion.”
She pauses, but dismisses the notion immediately. “If that is so, how can you explain our meeting? If you can see everything, understand everything, why am I a stranger?”
Jon has no answer to that question.
Choices
Chracters: Dr. Manhattan, Death
Author on LJ: Aldrian_Kyrrith
Author Website: None.
Why this must be read:
"God exists and he's American."
And yet Dr. Manhattan, though he is powerful, is just as flawed as any of the other characters in the Watchmen cast. When he meets Death in this fic, she takes the opportunity to point it out. Although the fic is serious, with some philosophical discussion and a little bit of scolding, it's also just two people having a chat. The easy flow of the conversation is what really draws me. The fic itself is somewhat short at around 1600 words, so do give it a read. It's really quite charming.
Excerpt: She smiles, despite herself, “I must say, I am always a bit gratified to hear such sentiments on the matter: far too many people fear the eternal mystery. Still, there is nothing wrong with the desire to live. Survival has brought your species to the point where it can birth gods.”
“Destiny has brought humanity to that point,” he corrects her. “Everything else is an illusion.”
She pauses, but dismisses the notion immediately. “If that is so, how can you explain our meeting? If you can see everything, understand everything, why am I a stranger?”
Jon has no answer to that question.
Choices