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[soylentbat]

So, many folks here have commented on the scene in which Rorschach says that Dan is a good friend and they clasp hands and they stay holding hands for a liiiiittle too long and it gets awkward.  Then, once they let go of each other, Rorschach turns away and adjusts his scarf

Comments

[geekpenguin]

I just looked the scene up and you're right, I can't believe I didn't notice that before.

I'd argue it's more just normal, friendly affection between them. I love the idea of the pairing, I really do, but honestly Rorschach it just a non-sexual character in my mind. Him acknowledging he has any kind of emotion is incredibly uncomfortable for him, however, so I think it's a very strong proof of the level of affection he has for Dan.

[becomingblurred]

This. It's fun to imagine what ifs and imagine if this happens, but in the end Rorschach is as asexual as they come. However, he definitely feels something towards Dan. It's some form of love, most certainly not lust, and very honest.

[soylentbat]

I dunno, I kinda disagree. It's true that we never see him act in any way remotely sexual. And possibly he never does anything sexual in his whole life! But when he talks about putting on his costume he says he "became myself, free from fear or weakness or lust". Which would imply that maybe other times, like when he's more Walter than Rorschach, he DOES feel fear, weakness and lust.

[soylentbat]

I mean, he tries to act like he's something more than human, but he is a human being, after all.

[jaclynhyde]

This. I see Rorschach as celibate, not asexual.

[aniwan]

This.