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    For the wings of the swan are as fragile and delicate as they are graceful. She tells herself that she can fly away at any time, escape the slithering of the serpent’s tongue as it brushes against her cheek. But, it is a lie, knowing that she is ensnared within the trap before she can even make an attempt to escape. Acheron/Black Swan AU.

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    If there's anything that Wanderer has learned at this point, it's that all of his friendly headaches do nothing but get worse. He's beyond trying to cut the bonds now attached to him, it's a useless fight.

    Sethos's presence in his life and their increasing closeness also serves to highlight just how those bonds are preciously sturdy.

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    31 Oct 2024

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    The Wanderer bears only one mark from his past life. It is an ugly reminder, a nuisance, and useless...

    Probably.

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    29 Oct 2024

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    Hat Guy scoffs, “How many times must I refuse a meal with you before you finally let it go?”

    “As many as it takes to change your mind.” Sethos replies, “what can I say? I’m a people’s person, and you’re about the only person I have left to win over in this city.”

    In which Sethos strikes a deal: if he successfully manages to figure out Hat Guy’s real name, he owes Sethos a date.

    It can’t be that hard… right?

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    14 Oct 2024

  5. Public Bookmark 98

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    Whatever spell the Grand Bazaar and its atmosphere had cast on Sethos, it made him bold enough to extend his pinky finger and loop it around Scaramouche’s pinky in return.

    The touch was static, even though it was the softest thing. They both sharply inhaled, lightning on their lips, but it got swallowed by the roaring applause. Neither Scaramouche nor Sethos joined the crowd, keeping their fingers linked.

    “Scara—”

    “Just…shut up,” Scaramouche whispered, eyes pinned to the stage. “Just one minute, for once.”

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    10 Oct 2024