Yes, but it's the FUN kind of sadism. And it's more complex than just generic grouchy-ness that a lot of people write- after two weeks of basically mainlining TF fic, your Ratchet is still pretty much my favorite.

(I've read every recc I cadged from Rose and most of the stories in people who wrote stuff I liked's favorites- any chance of a recc post soon? I'll basically read anything with a plot and good characterization. :D_