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In which Astarion is an ex-olympic figure skater and Gale is a famous musician. They get paired together as Dancing on Ice's first ever same sex couple. Shenanigans ensue.
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“How did you even get in? I very definitely remember locking up.”
“Ah,” Gale looks ever-so-slightly abashed. Only slightly, though. Mostly he looks a little proud of himself. “You know how the receptionist is always asleep?”
Astarion's eyebrows shoot up.
“Gale Dekarios, you shady thing.”
“I only borrowed it! He's never been awake enough to ask about spares, so. It was easier to just sort it out myself.”
“It would have been easier to ask me,” Astarion points out.
“Mmmm,” Gale hums, doubtfully. “I don't know if I'd ever consider you the ‘easier’ option, Astarion, I feel that would be doing your commitment to cantankerousness a great disservice.”
I'd be extremely easy if you weren't so fucking annoying, Astarion thinks.
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“This looks wonderful, Jedediah. If I didn't know any better, I’d say you were trying to seduce me,” Octavius jokes, as he draws near.
Jedediah looks back up at him. There's a glint in those blue eyes of his. The reflection of the orange glow of the campfire. It might almost be a challenge.
“Who said anythin’ about you knowin’ better, Ocky? Sure weren't me.”-
Or; the boys finally go on a date.
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“Then I suppose I should be flattered that you sought me out, though I suspect it's more for my talents than my personality. What is it you need from me this time? I'm afraid if it's money I already emptied my purse. This is a fundraiser, after all.”
“Actually I need you to stage a breakup with me.”
Gale blinks at him.
“We aren't dating.”
“For one of Mystra's Chosen you can be so very dense, Gale. I said ‘stage’, didn't I? Obviously it's going to be fake.”
Gale gives this some consideration. Astarion is glaring at him, but there's a certain… edge to it. Something almost nervous.
“Who…” Gale begins slowly, “No, perhaps more pertinently, why have you told people that we are in what I presume is some kind of romantic and probably sexual relationship?”
“I haven't told anybody anything,” Astarion snips. “But I… may have allowed a few assumptions to go unchallenged, and it may have got slightly out of hand.” -
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Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
22 Dec 2024
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Astarion wouldn't dare compare Gale’s very clearly lovingly maintained kitchen to a campfire and a chest of pilfered cheese and stale bread. But the feeling of it, the easy companionship, sharing the day’s burden of woes with someone who understands? That's familiar. And that, he didn't even realise he missed. Only now, watching Gale potter around his kitchen and chatter in much the same way he used to potter around the cookpot, Astarion feels… settled.
Maybe even comfortable.
Oh.
Oh dear.
Before he can stand and take his leave, go back to the contract in Calimshan and pretend this embarrassing little episode never happened, Gale sets a goblet down in front of him.
Just in passing. Drops it off on his way to the teapot. Like he thinks nothing of it.
But it's blood. Fresh, too. Pig, if Astarion's nose can be trusted, which obviously it can. He takes a tentative sip. Then downs the rest before Gale has finished pouring his tea.
“It's warm,” Astarion says, nonplussed, staring at the now-empty goblet. It would be beneath his dignity to lick it. He's no starving wretch now. But it is tempting all the same. -
Interviews with Bloodweave Authors by ayvaines, CuttingSilk, Linnetagain, neo_the_neon_light
Fandoms: Archive of Our Own, Fandom - Fandom
21 Jul 2024
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Collected interviews with Bloodweave authors about their writing process! Very fun to compare and contrast.
Currently includes interviews from: LuckOfTymora, neo_the_neon_light, sex_and_cum, CuttingSilk, PositiveJam, Ayvaines, Ajaystillblue, Marmar (patheticfangirl), and Linnetagain.
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Being turned into a vampire destroyed Astarion’s film career as well as his faith in others. Now the only gig he can get is in a tacky production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express—Waterdeep’s hottest show on roller skates!
There, he meets the show’s nerdy train consultant, who has a few secrets of his own.
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Astarion thought this stupid hot sauce show would last a season or two before it was cancelled. Ten years later, he’s still Cazador’s sidekick, taking potshots for laughs and enduring worse abuse when the cameras stop rolling.
An upcoming guest—famed magician Gale Dekarios—has never seen an episode of Hot Mess, and he’s about to shake things up.
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Bookmarked by Linnetagain
13 Jan 2025
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10/10 fucking fantastic fic. Mar is a genius.
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“You,” he says, and gods help him but Astarion has missed that smug little note of ah-hah! in his voice, “came here to rescue me!”
“I,” Astarion sniffs, “came here to save the illustrious and noble city of Waterdeep. Anticipating a generous reward, naturally.”
“You're here for me,” Gale insists, still grinning. His eyes are shining.
He looks so fucking radiant, it makes Astarion want to stab something.
In which Astarion saves the day, and Waterdeep, and Gale. That last one is completely incidental, you understand. And no, he is not lying to himself, darling. That you would even suggest such a thing.
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my spirit turned oftener than it ought by disequilibrium for newheartdesign
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
23 Dec 2024
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“Oh, just a quick song,” Gale nudged Mr. Acunin toward the piano, “I would love to hear it.”
“Last time I played, you told me my song choice was ‘woefully improper’,” Mr. Acunin pointed out, making his way forward.
“You played Dido’s Lament,” Gale scoffed, “Miss Cliffgate was crying.”
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Despite being constantly at odds, Mr. Dekarios and Mr. Acunin decide to attend the Yuletide Ball together under false pretenses, hoping to save themselves from persistent mothers and unwanted suitors.
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24 Dec 2024
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Just gorgeous. Perfect blend of snappy, creative and fun with some excellent dialogue. I'm a sucker for a regency AU, especially one that leans into the social aspect of romance. The ending is beautifully, syrupy sweet. So many amazing details too, their outfits etc. Loved loved loved. Will come back to re-read an embarrassing number of times probably.