A Widow's Toast by harmonyangel (PG-13)

[dorothy1901]

It's the end of the month, and the end of my turn driving the Crack Van for Marvel Comics. It's been fun! I've got one last rec before turning the wheel over to the next driver.

Fandom: MARVEL COMICS
Pairing: Henry Hellrung/Tony Stark
Length: 3,700 words
Author on LJ: harmonyangel
Author Website: Angel of Harmony on FF.N
Why this must be read: This is set just after the events of Marvel's Civil War. Two of Henry Hellrung's closest associates, Tony Stark and Pepper Potts, have lost friends, family, loved ones. Henry is a nice guy, Henry wants to help, and he's used to helping. He's just not prepared for the kind of help his grieving friends want. A Widow's Toast is a wonderful portrait of all three characters at a difficult time.

A Widow’s Toast

Comments

[harmonyangel.livejournal.com]

Oh, thank you! *blushes* This was totally unexpected, and I'm very flattered. Your summary is excellent, too -- I don't think I've ever described the story that way, but it's perfect.

[dorothy1901]

You're welcome. It was my pleasure to rec this story.

What I really love is the Big Reveal, the build-up to the Big Reveal, and Henry's creditable reaction to the Big Reveal. However, you can't write a summary around a Big Reveal, not without giving away too much. Darn.