ThatOtherGhost



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    "Hey,” Olruggio says. It’s late—long past when they were supposed to be back from their trip beyond the Great Hall—so they have the baths to themselves. Olruggio bathes; Qifrey perches on the edge and scowls at the water. “Are you really missing an eye?”

    Or: Olruggio tries to give Qifrey a piece of what he is missing.

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    04 Jul 2026

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    “You’re a fool,” Vinanna said. “He’s damaged goods and it’s going to ruin your stellar reputation in the long run.”

    Beldaruit had been backing her this whole time. Now he turned his sealchair. “I think it is best if you leave."

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    Beldaruit's first apprentice is a traumatised child he'll do anything to protect.

    A fic exploring Beldaruit and Qifrey's relationship from the very beginning. Canon compliant and contains major manga spoilers.

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    29 Jun 2026

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    "Off to sleep?"

    “You said no bedtimes,” Qifrey cried, pointing an accusatory finger at him. “You said!"

    “Yes, I did.” A decision Beldaruit was already regretting. “It was just a question.”

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    Nine-year-old Olruggio and Qifrey have their first sleepover. Beldaruit has feelings. Somehow, they find common ground.

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    22 Jun 2026

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    “We’re rich?” Tetia exclaimed. She had been sitting with this information for approximately thirty seconds, which was about her limit. “We’ve been rich?” She pushed back from the table. “Master Olly.” She pointed at him, scandalized. “Last month, when I asked if I could have that embroidered skirt from the market in Kalhn, you said—”

    “I said you didn’t need any new clothes. Which is true.”

    “You said we had a budget.”

    “We do have a budget. A budget is just—” But he had already lost control of the conversation.

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    Olruggio never made a big deal about the money his specialized commissions got him. They got what they needed, and some extra at that. To the others, however, it is quite a revelation.

    OR: everyone gets a shopping episode to themselves <3

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    08 Jun 2026

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    It was quiet, and when Olruggio’s head raised he saw that ever-present look on Qifrey’s face again.

    The one where he looked hesitant, a little bit displaced, and so startingly unsure of himself.

    “Olly, I’m...” he started, awkwardly trailing off as his hand traced to the top of his cap. “You know I don’t do too well with being... celebrated.”

    He spoke the words as if the mere thought of it made him uncomfortable, his shoulders hunching up as he coiled that ribbon tight around his finger.

    Olruggio reached between them.

    “Of things worth celebrating,” he murmured, catching the ribbon with his finger and gently pulling it loose. “You being born is at the very top of my list.” He leveled Qifrey with a look. “Understand?”

    Qifrey nodded slow as if in a daze, whispering out a hushed, “Yes,” as he watched Olruggio weave the ribbon between his fingers.

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    Qifrey’s birthday comes around again, but this year Olruggio hoped to make it a bit more memorable.

    Whether Qifrey liked it or not.

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    08 Jun 2026