Bricks in the Wall, Chapter 52: A Good Death
Title: A Good Death
Characters: Sylar, Peter
Rating: PG
Words: 400
Summary: Sylar contemplates the role Peter fills in his life.
As a jailor, a torturer, or just a companion, Peter was better than the others Sylar had had. As a jailor, he was consistent and he didn’t abuse his privileges, the main one of which was the freedom to leave. If he couldn’t leave, that was pretty funny, but Sylar preferred to believe Peter couldn’t leave with him. It meant any continuation of Peter’s presence was on Sylar’s behalf. Probably wishful thinking and he knew it, but he liked to think Peter was stubborn enough to imprison himself with Sylar if he couldn’t bring Sylar out with him. It was possible. After all, Peter was stubborn (and stupid) enough to put himself here in the first place without making sure ahead of time he’d be able to get out.
As a torturer, he was lousy, which was just as Sylar liked it. Most of the physical damage Peter dished out was while they were both alert, aware, and combative, able to respond in a mutual fashion. The only exception was the occasional surprise attack, or if Sylar really pissed him off, Peter would occasionally hit him a few more times even if Sylar wasn’t fighting back - both happened less often as time passed, and both required Sylar to first antagonize his keeper. Sylar had had far worse, tormentors prone to drugging him to unconsciousness, strapping him down, and mutilating his brain. A few of Peter’s fists to his face were regular love taps in comparison.
While Peter did not (yet) put out, Sylar would have to rank him as a more enjoyable person to spend time with than even Elle. They had more things in common. Were it ever possible for him to regain powers, Sylar was sure he’d pick up Peter’s in a heartbeat - empathizing with him was easy. Peter was a better conversationalist, having led a much more normal life than Elle had ever been allowed. His personality was better - steadier, less given to malice and caprice. He wasn’t trying to turn Sylar evil, although his desire for Sylar to be a decent person was clear. Sylar didn’t mind that too much. Peter’s motivations were known and had been from the start. The honesty was refreshing.
At times, he was even sorry he’d killed Nathan. Not for Nathan’s sake, but for Peter’s. But most of the time he was glad. Killing Nathan had gotten rid of Nathan (definitely a good thing) and kicked off the sequence of events that brought Peter to him. That made it completely worthwhile.
Characters: Sylar, Peter
Rating: PG
Words: 400
Summary: Sylar contemplates the role Peter fills in his life.
As a jailor, a torturer, or just a companion, Peter was better than the others Sylar had had. As a jailor, he was consistent and he didn’t abuse his privileges, the main one of which was the freedom to leave. If he couldn’t leave, that was pretty funny, but Sylar preferred to believe Peter couldn’t leave with him. It meant any continuation of Peter’s presence was on Sylar’s behalf. Probably wishful thinking and he knew it, but he liked to think Peter was stubborn enough to imprison himself with Sylar if he couldn’t bring Sylar out with him. It was possible. After all, Peter was stubborn (and stupid) enough to put himself here in the first place without making sure ahead of time he’d be able to get out.
As a torturer, he was lousy, which was just as Sylar liked it. Most of the physical damage Peter dished out was while they were both alert, aware, and combative, able to respond in a mutual fashion. The only exception was the occasional surprise attack, or if Sylar really pissed him off, Peter would occasionally hit him a few more times even if Sylar wasn’t fighting back - both happened less often as time passed, and both required Sylar to first antagonize his keeper. Sylar had had far worse, tormentors prone to drugging him to unconsciousness, strapping him down, and mutilating his brain. A few of Peter’s fists to his face were regular love taps in comparison.
While Peter did not (yet) put out, Sylar would have to rank him as a more enjoyable person to spend time with than even Elle. They had more things in common. Were it ever possible for him to regain powers, Sylar was sure he’d pick up Peter’s in a heartbeat - empathizing with him was easy. Peter was a better conversationalist, having led a much more normal life than Elle had ever been allowed. His personality was better - steadier, less given to malice and caprice. He wasn’t trying to turn Sylar evil, although his desire for Sylar to be a decent person was clear. Sylar didn’t mind that too much. Peter’s motivations were known and had been from the start. The honesty was refreshing.
At times, he was even sorry he’d killed Nathan. Not for Nathan’s sake, but for Peter’s. But most of the time he was glad. Killing Nathan had gotten rid of Nathan (definitely a good thing) and kicked off the sequence of events that brought Peter to him. That made it completely worthwhile.