Del

So magnanimous

“Lucius! Come along, boy! We need to get there quickly if we’re going to be ready on time.” Stede was practically singing with excitement, broad gestures indicating that Lucius should pick up his pace. “I’m literally the only one carrying anything, but sure, Stede. Also definitely keep calling me ‘boy,’ which will not result in me dropping these boxes on the ground and quitting on the spot.” “You wouldn’t quit!” Stede offered with a great deal more surety than he felt. Lucius had been enthusiastic in helping him put together his offerings for the holiday market, losing himself in designing the labels, business cards, and website. Stede thought that they had a very solid working relationship, but perhaps today wasn’t the day to push things. “But sorry I misspoke, you are very clearly an adult, and I will not use that word again!” There, handled, and… “I’ll also take that box, on the top.”

#WIPWednesday for In Name Only, starting next Tuesday. Soap maker Stede is setting up for his first holiday market. #OFMDfic #OFMDfanfic

One more time, since my latest #ofmdskyfic (and the series) is complete!

The epilogue: archiveofourown.org/works/748088...

The beginning of Only a Canvas Sky: archiveofourown.org/works/74808836

The whole series (45k, sweet and silly, pining and a happy ending): archiveofourown.org/series/4832431

It is deep in my first longfic, Sale of the Century

(It was written pre-S2, so its Ned Low is not show Ned Lowe)
archiveofourown.org/works/389374...

"That blond guy keeps checking you out," Ed leaned in close, his voice low. Stede allowed himself to glance in the direction Ed was indicating. There was a 30-something man with pale blond hair looking their way. "Checking *you* out, maybe," Stede scoffed, his eyes a little wild, his cheeks flushed slightly. Ed smirked at him. "Care to bet on that?" "What would we be betting?" Stede countered. "Well..." Ed drawled, "Here's my proposal. We forgo any dinnertime PDAs, and at the end of dinner we split the bill, and I go for a walk around the block." He grinned, his eyes dancing. "You go to the bar." Stede nodded. "And then?"

"And then, if blondie over there hasn't tried to chat you up by the time I get back, you get to take me straight upstairs and I have to do whatever you want." Filthy ideas began to flood through Stede's brain. "And if he does try to "chat me up", as it were?" Ed's smile became triumphant. "Then I get to scare him off like Hornberry, and you have to do what I want." Stede contemplated that. "What if he wants us both?" he asked, trying to sound innocent. Ed's smile became cold. "Then he can have a disappointing wank all on his own. I'm not willing to share you like that," Ed declared vehemently. Stede found that very hot. "You're on."

I've (kinda) written that!

The troubles

Hi Mama, hi beans

I trust you, I promise

He's like Rimmer from Red Dwarf!

Imagine Ed with a blue footed boobie tattoo that is his only one with a bit of color

A bunny sea captain and a young sailor watch from the side of the boat, where a school of flying fish are 'flying' near the side of their boat

Daily bunny no.3254 sees something off the starboard bow

They are extra special to me 🥰🫶

🤝

Knowing it was made for love is a nice bonus, too

Why would you ask someone who chose to dress as Joan of Arc to "be more chill, actually?"

🤝

No, thank you Archie

I'm good.

It definitely has a narrative through line to keep you going

As if we could ever mind

I hope you can have a nice quiet decompress 🫂

I have this old one, that Samba liked over on the Hellsite-
Stede had never eaten plantains before leaving home("that's poor people food"), but now he's obsessed and makes Roach cook them every Sunday "As a Treat for the Crew", but he and Ed eat the majority.

Heck yes you do!

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I was thinking Calico Jack 😅

It's good, more Minecraft than Animal Crossing, and multi-player requires multiple devices, but it can be shared locally with a Switch 1

You deserve a nice hot or cold drink and some fanfic

🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

Can't stop, won't stop