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“Every good thing I have, I have by the grace and blessing of His Majesty. Is there nothing that I can claim for myself? That I can hold in my hands and know that I’ve rightfully earned? Nothing has changed. The life of a slave is a series of generous bestowals. Even the most diligent, most valuable slave earns nothing. Every sip of wine he takes and every scrap of cloth that he wears are gifts that his master bestows. This house, my position at the temple, my freedom. You, here with me. Eugenides offers me a life full of contentment.” “Kamet, I-” “Suppose he should choose to take it away.” “He won’t,” Costis said. He took Kamet’s hands between both of his, clasping them and leaning in close to whisper. “I’m with you for good.” Lovely post-book Kamet/Costis.

Gen teaches Irene to sneak about the palace and she learns the lesson well. ♥♥♥

Eleanor helps Tahani and Chidi realize their feelings for each other...and for her.

Steve becomes a massage therapist to help Bucky out. Bucky appreciates it...eventually. Aw boys.

Calvin isn't sure about this business of passing Hobbes on. However, it may not be up to him. I enjoyed this a lot.

Sweet, hot Finn/Rey post-TLJ.

Anakin gets thrown forward in time to just before Ahsoka, Kanan, and Ezra go to Malachor. He doesn't like anything about what he learns, but Ahsoka has to hope he can change things for the better when he goes back. Heartbreaking and hopeful all at once, with a great look at their relationship and why it's so important to both of them.

Utterly adorable story of Peggy flirting with Steve on a mission.

And that was how Mad Sweeney and Salim found themselves in a place neither of them had ever imagined being: the cosmetics aisle of a Walgreens at 11 PM. Hee! The roadtrip from hell takes an even odder turn.

Rey tries to handle Kylo Ren alone, but Finn, Rose, and Poe (and BB-8!) show her she doesn't have to. Oh heart.

Peter and Beverley have a necessary conversation. Oh heart.

Linus gets in a jam and calls Rusty. It doesn't go the way he expects. Hee!

Beck and Johanssen's relationship is more complicated once they return to earth. This is sweet and achy.

In which the Nine-Nine come together as a superhero squad. Hee!

"Is this or is this not a seduction?" "Not a good one." "Are you kidding? I got to punch Thatcher's ghost in the face." Adorable Myfanwy/Shantay.

Calvin is surprised when Susie asks him for help with her homework. This is just the sweetest thing.

Sweet look at Jack and Annie in the immediate aftermath of their adventures.

Isabel Maru and her life as a progression of poisonings.

Really lovely AU where Tenar goes to Iffish with Vetch and his family instead of to Ogion on Gont.

five times Inej thought “oh no” and one time Inej thought “oh yes” Lovely look at Inej settling it with the Dregs and regaining her confidence, and a new sense of belonging.

It’s odd- helping Asgard survive feels a lot like really living again. And if the way he looks when he’s sweating and out of breath excites her in other ways, the slow way he grins when he catches her appraising look holds all kinds of promise. Valkyrie finds home in the small things on the refugee ship.

"No, Rey — you'll be a Jedi, but a new kind of Jedi, because you'll take the wisdom from our legacy and leave the rest behind. What a Jedi needs isn't tradition or rules or codes. A Jedi needs only trust in the Force." Luke visits Rey on the Falcon.

Master. It was a word Anakin thought he’d escaped, when Qui-Gon freed him. He was told he was no longer a slave – he would join the Order and become a Jedi, a student. But he still had a Master. He’d had two, in fact. He’d been passed down from one to the other like an inherited belonging. Oh, Anakin.

“What are these?” says Finn. They seem to be eighty percent eyes and twenty per cent scream. He likes them at once. “Porgs,” says Poe. One has made itself at home in his hair. “They’re Chewie’s new pets.” Chewie growls. “...oh, I’m sorry. House guests.” Finn, in the aftermath. *sobs*

After being a real grinch to the other Avengers, Steve gets the full Scrooge treatment. Oh Steve.

"It is… what does Charlie call it, a humbug? Gentility is a humbug. Why should I care what people think about petticoats when there is so much misery yet in the world?" "Because those holding the strings of the pocketbook are men, and because you've got a face like that!" Etta snapped, quite a bit more tartly than she'd intended to. "Which means they won't listen to you unless you're dressed the way they expect the long-lost niece and newly found heiress of a wealthy baronet to behave, which means having combed hair and wearing skirts that don't show your knees. It won't get you respect as such, but it's a darned sight better than the alternative." Etta takes Diana shopping again. Oh Etta. ♥

♥THE TICO SISTERS♥ *sobs*

Will deliberates about bringing his boyfriend to Thanksgiving dinner. Hopper tries to deep-fry the turkey. Jonathan, Nancy and Steve's son won't look up from his Game Boy. Set in 2002. Oh heart.

Rebellions are built on hope. I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING. (tlj spoilers)

Palpatine presents Vader with a clone of his wife as a teenager. Then things get complicated. oh Skywalkers.