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  1. Rec 25

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    "Speaking of ateliers," Tetia said, "it's been ten years since we graduated."

    "Nine," Agott corrected. "Next summer, it will be ten."

    Tetia smiled. "But I might be away then! What do you say to an early reunion? Come on, Agott, it would be fun! When was the last time you saw Master Qifrey and Master Olruggio? We can ask Richeh to come, too!"

    Thirteen years after Coco passed the third test and moved back to stay with her mother, Agott returns to the atelier.

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    20 Jun 2026

  2. Rec 86

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    "How much did you pay for these?" he asks.

    Ah, just expenses? "Not much," Olruggio says, stepping around the counter to lean against Qifrey's side, arm wrapping around his waist comfortably. "I got a good deal."

    Qifrey relaxes some. He turns his face to nuzzle against Olruggio's neck and he leans his head back in response, giving more room for Qifrey to press against his pulse.

    "Oh dear," Qifrey sighs, turning his face to rub his cheek against Olruggio's cloak. "I'm afraid I have a secret to tell you."

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    19 Jun 2026

  3. Rec 17

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    He thinks it ironic that Olruggio’s kindness is his salvation and his undoing—the link that keeps him alive and the torturous burden that prevents his peace.

    He ought to be angry at him. He thinks a part of him is.

    But time tempers all emotions, and, even back then, Qifrey couldn’t find the energy to stay angry at him for long. It was Olruggio’s nature, after all, to sacrifice himself on the altar if it meant saving one more life.

    (On Olruggio, and the nature of their relationship, as seen by Qifrey.)

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    18 Jun 2026

  4. Rec 14

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    "Listen, I thought we'd agreed: I keep myself busy, you keep yourself worried."

    "Well maybe I'm tired of worryin'."

    Qifrey just glared, sort of weary, agitated, and composed all at once.

    "That is not an option."

     

    Olruggio's got a Silverwood tree growing in him. This changes everything, and very little.

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    18 Jun 2026

  5. Rec 12

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    Olruggio finds a letter addressed to him from Qifrey.

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    17 Jun 2026