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  1. Rec *

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    "Off to sleep?"

    “You said no bedtimes,” Qifrey cried, pointing an accusatory finger at him. “You said!"

    “Yes, I did.” A decision Beldaruit was already regretting. “It was just a question.”

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    Nine-year-old Olruggio and Qifrey have their first sleepover. Beldaruit has feelings. Somehow, they find common ground.

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    01 Jul 2026

  2. Rec 13

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    Olruggio couldn't register anything the whole time Qifrey dusted them off and poured two portions of soup in to each one. He only realized he was staring the whole time Qifrey was serving them soup when two bowls were suddenly placed on wooden table in front of him, both placed in front of their respective creators, and Qifrey once again slipped underneath the blankets currently enveloping both men's backs and shoulders.

    Olruggio felt his eyes almost sting at the sight of those bowls, memories flooding into his mind all at once. Sniffling back whatever tears he almost shed, —and if Qifrey saw that, he kept to himself, unable to tease his dearest friend at that moment, enarmored by the sight of Olruggio being emotional— he picked up his spoon as well as whatever courage he had left to look normal and took a spoonful of the soup presented to him.

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    01 Jul 2026

  3. Rec 36

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    There were three major social faux pas in witching society. Chief among these was the use or casting of forbidden magic, a egregious offense that would call for the caster's memories to be taken from them. Left to be discarded as nothing more than a boogeyman whispered between children. The second, much less offensive then the use of forbidden magic but almost crueler with its affliction would be the crime of being deemed unfit to cast. Whether it be the absense of a steady hand or the lack of perfect eye sight, it truly was a pitiful fate to fall into.

    The last one, a social crime that Tetia has found herself in through no fault of her own, was being an apprentice without a master.

    At night, Tetia would dream of a fluffy cloud that would cradle her. The cloud was warm and soft and enveloped her in its comfort like a blanket. In her dreams, instead of the threadbare smock she had she was wearing perfectly tailored dresses that swished like the robes the adult witches would wear. Her shoes would fit, whether they be the slippers princesses would wear or boots that wouldn’t be separating at the sole with each step.

    One thing she was never able to dream away was hunger.

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    01 Jul 2026

  4. Rec 9

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    In which Qifrey finally gives Olruggio the answer he's been seeking.

    It started with his eye slowly opening. He’s covered in sweat—somehow freezing despite the blanket and his partner holding onto him. He tried to steady his breathing. If Olruggio woke up, he’d immediately know what was wrong. He’d touch Qifrey oh so tenderly, cupping his face into his scarred and calloused hands. He’d shush him with sweet nothings, that it was all just a dream. He’d kiss his forehead and lay Qifrey back into a peaceful slumber, hugging onto him tightly and giving him the pressure he needed to calm down.

    Olruggio would do all of these things. Qifrey hated it.

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    30 Jun 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 36

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    5 Times Qifrey and Olruggio Experience Parenting Moments + 1 Time The Girls Parent Them
    1. Anxiety
    2. Crushes
    3. Periods
    4. Santa (or the in-universe equivalent)
    5. "The Talk"
    +1 Crushes Part 2

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    30 Jun 2026