And I think, for the most part, Danny really didn't want to do it and felt dirty and depraved and disgusted but thought it really was the only way to keep Caleb safe and save him. So Danny kind of was taking advantage of him while he was in this altered state or whatever. And he wanted to fix his mistakes.Īlso, I did not appreciate the first time how fucked up the whole *SPOILER* "Danny fucking a demon-possessed person" thing was.
He still cared for him and worried about him. He was a snarky little shit, and he made a mistake (whatever actually happened, he clearly made some sort of mistake, even if it was just how he handled things with Danny after), but he was there when Danny needed him, even though I think he was also hurt by what happened between them. Whether that word is the correct word for what really happened or not, well, that's up to the reader." *END SPOILER* So it's really not a black and white situation, and it's not meant to be. The author also noted, in the scene when Adam confesses (I hope he does not mind me quoting him here, but I feel like it's helpful for anyone who didn't see this comment on the webcomic): "I also think that in terms of Adam's character, his using the word 'rape' is a way, his way, of acknowledging that he did, in some way, hurt Daniel - an acknowledgment he initially refused to give altogether.
Maybe they were both a bit tipsy but not completely addled and decided consensually to have sex, and then Danny regretted it, so he decided to blame Adam rather than take responsibility himself. Maybe Adam did pressure and take advantage of Danny. *SPOILER* I saw the author mention in a comment someone left on the webcomic that, as the reader, we have no way of knowing what truly happened between them. The author/artist really nailed the wonderful and heartbreaking facial expressions that portrayed those emotions too.Īs for what happened between the two. Their whole relationship really was just so full of emotion and hurt and anger and angst and regret and occasionally some sweetness that only made the rest more painful. I felt the pain and the longing and, possibly, the love. However, even as it was, I felt what was between them. I would've liked it even more had it done that. I think that's why this is hard for me to review though-I definitely liked this, but I would've liked it more if it had been longer and delved deeper." And I still agree.
The first time I read this, I said, "The relationship between Daniel and Adam was complex and added some emotion, even though the story didn't delve too deep into that or their backstory since it was a pretty short. (It's not exactly a mini review anymore, but oh well.) I've reread this and am rewriting my review because I feel like I appreciated the story a bit more this time.
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