Feeling self conscious, Essek turned to descend, but he did not make it more than another step before he found himself suddenly enveloped in wool. "Here, friend," Caleb's voice came soft behind him, "it is not a proper replacement but it should keep you warm regardless."
The fluffy scarf Caleb had draped over his arm was now looped around Essek's neck, half smothering him, it's goldenrod wool carrying the scent of spent ash and the soap that had eluded him earlier, and something that could only be Caleb's skin. He tugged his nose and mouth free before turning to meet Caleb's humored expression on the step behind him.
"Ah- this really isn't necessary…" He started before Caleb cut him off with a soft chuckle.
"I have a surplus," he said, fluffing the two around his neck for emphasis, "Besides, that color suits you."
He brushed past Essek on the steps and headed for the door before he had the chance to form a reply. Caleb peered out into the ruins before declaring it clear and they both stepped out. The cold did not hit him nearly as hard as he had expected it to. In fact, he felt quite warm as he turned his nose into the wool again and huffed a warm breath against the chill. And if he did it again and again over the course of the day, just to inhale the scent of it, well, that was no one’s business but his own.
If you'd like to read more of my sentimental little fic where the wizards learn to share things like feelings and tea and spell components and scarves you can find it on AO3
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peace and love and light to the shippers of the world but the ultimate dynamic i want more than anything between occtis julien and thimble is occtis and his New Cooler Better Siblings.
This week we have the 15th edition of one of our recurring themes, hidden recs! Check under the cut for ten fics with fewer than 150 kudos, and don't forget to kudos and comment if you enjoy!
While Molly was sleeping by Anonymous (23000, Teen)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
Redo of While you were sleeping
Reccer says: I hate that its unfinished but I love the concept and adaptation of the original movie very much
New fires, old ordeals by Toneofjoy (83000, Mature)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
Another set in the rock climbing au, but mostly bells hells plus shadowgast
Reccer says: As always, very well written and a great exploration of the human condition
Pink by JPlash (870, Mature)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
post-fjorester wedding ficlet based on fanart
Reccer says: the descriptions of the scenery are absolutely beautiful, and its such a sweet heartwarming read :)
Deeper Words by Bearperson (69000, Mature)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
Essek and Caleb trapped in Aeor, meeting as strangers, unable to communicate in a common language
Reccer says: I always appreciate when fics heavy in Zemnian are written by a Zemnian, as this is. Really good story of strangers to lovers to ??? (It’d WIP but has regular updates)
An Indulgent Night by Coorie_Doon (2602, General)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
The night before setting off to Aeor Caleb and Essek reminis by the campfire
Reccer says: I liked it!
Continuities by Vvenus (41211, Mature)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
Blind date leads to courting, sweet and angsty both.
Reccer says: Such an interesting dynamic, and with the two of them being autistic as well. Curious how it develops since there's already been ups and downs
Us rather hear your hell by Angrysaltlamp (60000, Explicit)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
Like the show School Spirits, very dark (CW suicide) TM9 inhabit the blooming grove as ghosts
Reccer says: Such an interesting idea, and well written depiction of really dark topics
i'll follow you into the dark by ArtificialHaunting (8100, Explicit)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
After getting into their first real fight Caleb and Essek find themselves in a bad situation with no one to rely on but each other.
Reccer says: I liked it!
golden hour by tthelyss (eyeofthe) (3804, Explicit)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
Caleb and Essek eat sandwiches and also explore eachother's bodies
Reccer says: Its so sweet and domestic!
Resonant Echoes by Lise (20000, Teen)
Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes
Timeloop where Essek gets killed… a lot
Reccer says: Intriguing concept, well written, lots of whump
This is one of our weekly communally-generated shadowgast rec lists. Every week we announce a new theme and allow anyone to submit a fic recommendation.
And hey, anyone includes you!
Next week, we'll be featuring fics that also feature Nott/Veth!
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[id: artwork of the full-table meeting. two split panels show azune (drawn in orange light) and julien (drawn in red light). azune talks intently with his eyes closed and his face flushed, his hands braced on the table. julien lounges in a chair with his arms crossed and a flushed and angry face. end id.]
