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Walter Kovacs as raised by Hollis Mason by anonymous (PG)
I'm totally new at recs, so please excuse me if I drive into any pot holes. I promise I'll be careful!
Yesterday (31 October) was the anniversary of the death of one of the Watchmen characters, Nite Owl I aka Hollis Mason, murdered in his retirement after he opened the door to what he thought were trick or treaters. I thought it fitting, therefore, for my first stop to be a great fixit for BOTH Rorschach and Hollis Mason (and more), a beautifully-written piece for the Watchmen kinkmeme (and if you're the author, please pm/comment!).
Fandom: WATCHMEN
Pairing: Rorschach/Nite Owl II but they are not central to this story--the main, non-slash, relationship is Rorschach and Nite Owl I. Other Watchmen characters also enter the picture
Length: 2000+ words
Author on LJ: anonymous contributor to kinkmeme
Author Website: unknown
Why this must be read:
This story brings together Rorschach (Walter Kovacs), known for his abysmal childhood and tragic end, and Hollis Mason (aka the first Nite Owl), beloved for his fatherly and traditional heroic qualities. The story very plausibly and sensitively realises the premise ('what if Hollis raised Walter instead') extremely well and draws upon what we know about the main characters in canon whilst taking them on a different path--in other words, they are still very recognisably 'them'. The story moves between touching, without being over-sentimental, and hilarious moments while weaving in canon events and encounters into the narrative.
Walter Kovacs as raised by Hollis Mason
(note: this is a continuation of this story:
Hollis hires Sylvia Kovacs, and discovers baby Walter in her apartment)
Don't forget to feedback the author - it doesn't matter how old or new the story is. Authors love to hear from you! For this fic, comments have reached their limit on the meme but here's the link to where you can pop in a comment.
Yesterday (31 October) was the anniversary of the death of one of the Watchmen characters, Nite Owl I aka Hollis Mason, murdered in his retirement after he opened the door to what he thought were trick or treaters. I thought it fitting, therefore, for my first stop to be a great fixit for BOTH Rorschach and Hollis Mason (and more), a beautifully-written piece for the Watchmen kinkmeme (and if you're the author, please pm/comment!).
Fandom: WATCHMEN
Pairing: Rorschach/Nite Owl II but they are not central to this story--the main, non-slash, relationship is Rorschach and Nite Owl I. Other Watchmen characters also enter the picture
Length: 2000+ words
Author on LJ: anonymous contributor to kinkmeme
Author Website: unknown
Why this must be read:
This story brings together Rorschach (Walter Kovacs), known for his abysmal childhood and tragic end, and Hollis Mason (aka the first Nite Owl), beloved for his fatherly and traditional heroic qualities. The story very plausibly and sensitively realises the premise ('what if Hollis raised Walter instead') extremely well and draws upon what we know about the main characters in canon whilst taking them on a different path--in other words, they are still very recognisably 'them'. The story moves between touching, without being over-sentimental, and hilarious moments while weaving in canon events and encounters into the narrative.
He should’ve expected his son to put on a mask. He’s got to admit it’s a beauty, but there are no words to express the grief he feels when he catches Walter sneaking in through the window at six am.
(...)
He sighs. “I’m in no position to stop you. You’re a legal adult and I’ve done it myself, but for Christ’s sake be careful.” He goes and gets them each a beer. Walter looks mystified when he hands it to him, and Hollis smiles faintly, clicking the bottles together. “To your career. What are you calling yourself?”
“Rorschach.”
“Stylish.” He admits, sitting down at the table and gesturing for Walter to join him. “Can you move all right in all that, though?”
“Move fine.” He sits down and pulls his mask up to drink. “Not going to run around in the lower half of a woman’s bathing suit.” He grins. “Even if I wanted to, my legs aren’t nice enough.”
(...)
He sighs. “I’m in no position to stop you. You’re a legal adult and I’ve done it myself, but for Christ’s sake be careful.” He goes and gets them each a beer. Walter looks mystified when he hands it to him, and Hollis smiles faintly, clicking the bottles together. “To your career. What are you calling yourself?”
“Rorschach.”
“Stylish.” He admits, sitting down at the table and gesturing for Walter to join him. “Can you move all right in all that, though?”
“Move fine.” He sits down and pulls his mask up to drink. “Not going to run around in the lower half of a woman’s bathing suit.” He grins. “Even if I wanted to, my legs aren’t nice enough.”
(note: this is a continuation of this story:
Hollis hires Sylvia Kovacs, and discovers baby Walter in her apartment)
Don't forget to feedback the author - it doesn't matter how old or new the story is. Authors love to hear from you! For this fic, comments have reached their limit on the meme but here's the link to where you can pop in a comment.