The Dry Taste of Death

[krickets]

Not really sure where this is coming from. I have a strange fascination with Richard and his immortal self, so there may be more of him. (And maybe not.) Let me know what you think! :D

Title: The Dry Taste of Death
Fandom: LOST
Characters: Richard, Ben
WordCount: 100
Prompt: Inject
Summary: Post finale future. Richard sits in quiet judgement.



"You fucked it up this time."

Ben was supposed to be different. Ben was different, only far too human, selfish and cruel, and sad – too sad.

"Richard?"

He’s vulnerable, alone in the dark, and the name he calls isn’t right, never was. But Richard can’t even remember the first.

"You got it wrong."

"What?" Ben slurs, stirs, eyes adjusting to the darkness of the tent, the dry taste of death in his mouth, a grave shadow moving over him. He doesn’t even feel the pinprick.

"All wrong," he repeats. And after a moment, "I’m sorry."

Ben never hears this apology.

-fin

Comments

[wandaxmaximoff.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! Every fic needs more Richard!
Loved this little ficlet, and you description and characterization was spot on.

[crickets.livejournal.com]

Agreed. I'm really fascinated with his character. He makes for such good fic fodder. Though of course this is the first Richard fic I've written, but there are a lot more in my head! Hehe.

[wandaxmaximoff.livejournal.com]

Agreed, his character just screams out 'write fan fic about me'! lol
Can't wait to see what else you come up with about him, and for some more Richard love, you should check out my fan fic! (sorry, shameless promo there!)