Fic: Bend Down and Whisper

[rachg82]

Title: Bend Down and Whisper
Fandom: Battlestar Galactica
Author: rachg82
Rating: G
Characters/Pairings: A/R
Word Count: 337
Spoilers: Daybreak, Parts I and II
Disclaimer: I don't own these characters, which is a pity. Roslin would've worn that nightie again if I did.
Warnings: See above, re: spoilers. The tissues are complimentary

Comments

[defyingnormalcy]

Aww,really lovely. :) Welcome to the fandom! :D

[rachg82]

Thank you so much! I've been a part of the BSG fandom before this, don't get me wrong. I'm just normally kinda lurky. :)

[tjonesy]

What an auspicious debut for a writer in this fandom. This was absolutely breathtaking. I hope this is just the first of many wonderful fics from you.

Welcome. :)

[rachg82]

Coming from you, that is excellent encouragement. Thanks for being so welcoming!

[somadanne]

Oh wow. I still usually avoid Daybreak fic, but had to peek since this is your first BSG piece. I'm so, so glad I did. This was beautiful.

These lines really, really hit me:

In the end,
he buried her by hand,
dirt gathering beneath his fingers,
rocks piling above her lips.

It seemed wrong somehow,
putting anything but him above her.

I'm so glad you decided to post this.

[rachg82]

Heh, I so understand. I just finished a rewatch of BSG the other day, and that finale STILL makes me cry. From her walking across that red line & on, I'm pretty much a goner.

And thanks! It was actually that image--plus the idea of him saying goodbye over & over--that inspired the drabble. I woke up with it in my head yesterday & ~voila~. Honestly, the thought of him burying her has always been one of the most gut-punching things about it for me.

[somadanne]

Honestly, the thought of him burying her has always been one of the most gut-punching things about it for me.

Oh, I know! It's absolutely heartwrenching. :(

And hey, I've seen your name around--are you okay if I friend you?

[rachg82]

The only thing that gets me more is the idea that there won't be anyone around to bury him. Sometimes I fanwank it for myself that he & Tigh still know where each other are & keep in touch. That way there'd be a chance of someone coming to take care of him when he needs it.

And hey, I've seen your name around--are you okay if I friend you?

Absolutely!

[rachg82]

Aw, thank you! ♥

[rachg82]

Hee, you should add some vehement teeth-brushing while you're at it. Keep with the theme!

Thanks so much for your comment!