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  1. Public Bookmark 31

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    It's impossible to see the stars from so deep under water.
    That's one of Olruggio's justifications for his actions, at least. The Great Hall is as suffocating as it is lovely, and if Qifrey can hardly bear it on a good day, he's sure to attempt another escape in his current mood.
    Well. That's fine with Olruggio. As long as they're together. As long as he can keep them both safe. As long as he has an opportunity to show Qifrey the beauty of life on dry land, and the constellations above.

     

     

    (TLDR: Two preteens do their very best to get themselves killed. Enjoy. <3)

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    30 Jun 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 78

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    It was quiet, and when Olruggio’s head raised he saw that ever-present look on Qifrey’s face again.

    The one where he looked hesitant, a little bit displaced, and so startingly unsure of himself.

    “Olly, I’m...” he started, awkwardly trailing off as his hand traced to the top of his cap. “You know I don’t do too well with being... celebrated.”

    He spoke the words as if the mere thought of it made him uncomfortable, his shoulders hunching up as he coiled that ribbon tight around his finger.

    Olruggio reached between them.

    “Of things worth celebrating,” he murmured, catching the ribbon with his finger and gently pulling it loose. “You being born is at the very top of my list.” He leveled Qifrey with a look. “Understand?”

    Qifrey nodded slow as if in a daze, whispering out a hushed, “Yes,” as he watched Olruggio weave the ribbon between his fingers.

    Or

    Qifrey’s birthday comes around again, but this year Olruggio hoped to make it a bit more memorable.

    Whether Qifrey liked it or not.

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    23 Jun 2026

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    “Olruggio,” she said, as if it was obvious. “Is he like your boyfriend?”

    “Yes?” Qifrey blinked at Alaira’s foolishness. Olly was his friend, and a boy. Duh. “Of course he’s my boyfriend.”

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    A young Qifrey accidentally starts a rumour about himself and Olruggio that quickly gets out of hand.

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    20 Jun 2026

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    utterly adorable

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    Olruggio wrapped his arms around Qifrey’s waist and pulled him close. He rested his chin on Qifrey’s shoulder, warm and real and solid. Qifrey returned the gesture, his eye sliding shut. He let out a breath. They remained that way for a long while, leaning against each other. This could not ease Qifrey—he’d managed a delicate balance that allowed him to indulge in these small ways while retaining his ever-present fear—but Olruggio’s weight became heavier and heavier as he relaxed into it.

    Qifrey could do these things for Olruggio; he could take care of him, though it would never make up for everything that he had done.
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    Qifrey and Olruggio build themselves a home. The days pass in the closest thing to domestic bliss that Qifrey can manage. It cannot last.

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    15 Jun 2026

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    Gaelic proverb: the world will come to an end, but love and music will go on.

    To attend his cousin's wedding, Olruggio brings the atelier to Ghodrey.

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    31 May 2026

    Bookmarker's Notes

    sooo wonderful