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He’s trying. Diona knows that. Knows how hard it is to cut off alcohol from the body as every part of it burns for more. As a bartender, she's had more than enough first hand encounters. She...appreciates his efforts.
But sometimes, he slips up, and the hours after are the worst. Diona wants to scream herself hoarse because she’s a kid, and she shouldn't have to take care of him while he’s in his drunken sleep, or when he's throwing up his intoxication. Nor should she be the one to clear away his mistake so Diona can avoid his stricken expression that she knows he deserves but hurts too much to look at.
Not that it mattered, she thinks bitterly, then guiltily and bitterly again. No amount of screaming and nagging and chastising worked before.
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- Part 3 of of winds and windmills
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woke up in a safe house singing, "honey, let's get married" by apprehensive_sloth
Fandoms: Good Omens - Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, Good Omens (TV)
30 Jul 2023
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Because now, of all things, she thinks about enduring vows and broken promises, soured by foul and violent influences that are impossible to keep count. She thinks of risks, of homes carved from hands clasped together, and the possibilities that tempt her.
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and you say there is nothing but dandelion seeds by apprehensive_sloth
Fandoms: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)
20 Aug 2022
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If she was selfish, Jean would tell her about the heavy burdens weighing on her shoulders and the doubts gnawing away at her, and the little annoyances that she needs to vent out with only a little bit of heat behind her words.
She would tell Lisa how breakfast with her rights all the wrongs in the world. That their tea breaks and city patrols together were the much-needed pause on the ever-rushing tide of time, and how she feels at home under the blankets Lisa sometimes placed on her shoulders whenever Jean fell asleep on top of her paperwork, deep in slumber until morning when eggs on toast and a freshly brewed cup of coffee would greet her like old friends.
And when she is done, Jean would listen to Lisa in return, soaking up all that she has to say like roses in sunlight.
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- Part 2 of of winds and windmills
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glitter like ice (but warm as a summer's night) by apprehensive_sloth
Fandoms: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)
28 Jul 2022
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There aren't many instances where Amber is rendered speechless. She openly expresses everything she felt or thought, and her honesty was something she was proud of. With Eula, it's no different. But sometimes, Amber can't help but short-circuit around her, losing the ability to blurt out whatever was racing around her mind. Instead, she silently replays Eula's words, rewinds the moment, and devotedly commits them to memory.
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- Part 1 of of winds and windmills
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Fill Your Bowl, You Will Not Go Hungry Tonight by apprehensive_sloth
Fandoms: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)
14 Dec 2021
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A snippet about the Gourmet Supremos as they plan the next leg of their journey from the perspective of the newest addition, Kamei Munehisa.
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The Definition of Handsome by writing_among_lilypads
Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies)
12 Feb 2021
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Sure, Thorin wasn’t the prettiest dwarf in sight, but nothing that warranted the disgust Bilbo seemed to harbor towards their King. Dwalin will be damned if he let this hobbit disrespect Thorin like that, his dear friend and King. That’s no way to integrate into their already closed off group, Dwalin thought, however much he knew some of the dwarrow were eager to make Bilbo’s acquaintance.
Based on the lovely headcanon that Thorin is ugly by dwarven standards, and Bilbo couldn't disagree more. His Gay Yearning (TM) is mistaken for utter repulsion by the rest of the company, which causes some problems.
Edit: 10/9-21, slight rewordings and overall improvements! No storyline changes, but hopefully a couple months' experience makes for a less cringey read and fewer spelling/grammar/punctuation errors. Shout at me in the comments if I missed anything!
Previously titled "Of a Love-struck Hobbit and Protective Dwarves".
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21 Jun 2026
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An Unexpected Invitation (And What Happened Next) by serenbach
Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types
24 Oct 2015
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Almost a year has gone past since the Battle of Five Armies and Bilbo is still very much mourning for Thorin, who died of his injuries on the battlefield before Bilbo had a chance to say goodbye or try to make amends with him.
When he receives an invitation to a special memorial to commemorate all those who died, Bilbo knows he cannot go. The memories are still too raw and painful.
So he writes a heartfelt letter to Fili, the new king of Erebor, explaining his absence.
Fili, however, is not the one who reads the letter...
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21 Jun 2026
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In which hobbits need to eat much more than dwarrow, Bilbo is an experienced forager, and sharing food is an act of love in the Shire.
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20 Jun 2026
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Bilbo just didn't understand; why would anyone come in every day, order cake, and then not eat it?
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18 Jun 2026
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Not All That Glitters (Is Good For Your Health) by comatosecombat
Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies)
14 Jan 2015
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In his attempt to distract Smaug from attacking Lake-town, Bilbo accidentally destroys the One Ring of Power, saves the day and brings peace on Middle-Earth.
When it comes to him and Thorin, that resolves absolutely nothing.
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18 Jun 2026