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crack_van2007-12-20 10:56 am
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The Persistence of Memory AND Darkness From Cold by Rhysenn (PG-13)
Fandom: CRIMINAL MINDS
Pairing: Reid/Hotch, Reid/m
Author on LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
iscaris
Author Website: Magical Intrigue
Why this must be read:
The first story, The Persistence of Memory delves into the aftermath of the episode LDSK, when Reid and Hotch are briefly taken captive by the titular long distance serial killer. In order to get the killer off his game, Hotch berates Reid, and beats him up. Reid says he's okay at the end (he actually says Hotch kicks like a nine-year old girl ♥), but this story presents angst and regret and hits several kinks of mine: the wallow, the desire to keep pressing forward, and the need to repair broken relationships.
The second story gives more reasons and explanations for Reid's reactions: the power of the ex who was really, really wrong for him. With attendant comforting from someone who might be right.
It’s not until he reaches home does it finally hit him – and Reid barely manages to close the door behind him before sinking to the floor. He buries himself in the corner between door frame and his luggage; shuddering breaths wrack his body and a cold sweat breaks across his skin.
It’s (kick) front sight, (kick) trigger press, (kick) follow through!
He remembers the door’s not locked, he’s gotta lock the door – he struggles to his feet and shoots the bolt home. Hotch’s voice still echoes in his ears; Reid curls in on himself and the pain’s real, as real as the memories.
It’s (kick) not that (kick) hard! A (kick) Dalmatian could do it!
Reid vaguely wonders why Hotch said Dalmatian. In fact, border collies are supposed to be the smartest breed, and there’s been no documented research that Dalmatians are good at anything related to firearms.
Perhaps, Reid thinks bitterly, that’s exactly Hotch’s point.
The Persistence of Memory
Darkness From Cold
Pairing: Reid/Hotch, Reid/m
Author on LJ:
iscarisAuthor Website: Magical Intrigue
Why this must be read:
The first story, The Persistence of Memory delves into the aftermath of the episode LDSK, when Reid and Hotch are briefly taken captive by the titular long distance serial killer. In order to get the killer off his game, Hotch berates Reid, and beats him up. Reid says he's okay at the end (he actually says Hotch kicks like a nine-year old girl ♥), but this story presents angst and regret and hits several kinks of mine: the wallow, the desire to keep pressing forward, and the need to repair broken relationships.
The second story gives more reasons and explanations for Reid's reactions: the power of the ex who was really, really wrong for him. With attendant comforting from someone who might be right.
It’s not until he reaches home does it finally hit him – and Reid barely manages to close the door behind him before sinking to the floor. He buries himself in the corner between door frame and his luggage; shuddering breaths wrack his body and a cold sweat breaks across his skin.
It’s (kick) front sight, (kick) trigger press, (kick) follow through!
He remembers the door’s not locked, he’s gotta lock the door – he struggles to his feet and shoots the bolt home. Hotch’s voice still echoes in his ears; Reid curls in on himself and the pain’s real, as real as the memories.
It’s (kick) not that (kick) hard! A (kick) Dalmatian could do it!
Reid vaguely wonders why Hotch said Dalmatian. In fact, border collies are supposed to be the smartest breed, and there’s been no documented research that Dalmatians are good at anything related to firearms.
Perhaps, Reid thinks bitterly, that’s exactly Hotch’s point.
The Persistence of Memory
Darkness From Cold