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Paul Atreides ([personal profile] terriblepurpose) wrote in [community profile] deercountry2022-12-08 11:40 am

i know that the sun is here with me | december catch-all

Who: Paul Atreides, Ortus Nigenad, and you
What: December catch-all, open and closed prompts
When: December
Where: Various
Content warnings: Grief over loss of a parent, eugenics, psychological horror, child abuse, child death

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[personal profile] ezra_of_lothal 2022-12-29 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Ezra smiles gently.

"I don't know her well, but we've geeked out about swords, yeah."

He'd seen the post of John 'reintroducing' her to Trench. The panicked and sad messages in the group Paul had set up. And ultimately refrained from inserting himself in the conversation because he didn't think he knew enough to be of any help - simply quietly ached for all of them.
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[personal profile] noniad 2023-01-06 11:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"She loves swords," Ortus says, with soft, sorrowful absentness. He does not rock or jostle her as she eats, for fear of dislodging her latch. "From the first instant she was handed one. Within the year, I knew I would be eclipsed by her skill."

"I did not tell her what a relief it was." The baby in question, furiously sucking away, does not respond to his gently lowered gaze. "I ought to have told her. I do not know if it would have made any difference, but...there are things that should be done even if they come to naught."
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[personal profile] ezra_of_lothal 2023-01-13 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
"You're afraid she never knew you're proud of her?" Ezra asks, very softly.