I lied, I can't wait, everyone needs to see this incredible piece the wonderful @miurgen did for chapter 23 of Magistrate's Advocate ❤
But she also knew that defiant look in his eyes, knew it from way before they had turned red and scary. And she knew that her entire life, she’d always pulled away from him when he got like this. Had swallowed her words and turned right back around, leaving him alone for fear of overstepping, of being too much.
Not now. Not anymore.
Now, Zoraya rolled up the sleeve of her blouse and pushed her arm through the metal bars, holding out her bare wrist.
“Here,” she said. “Drink.”
This was my first time commissioning art for my fic and Miurgen was so so wonderful to work with. I cannot recommend her enough. She did such a great job of translating my rambly description of the scene and its context into this beautiful piece. The way the light comes into the cell from Zoya's direction, the way he's clutching himself as he's huddling there, his face so full of anger and sadness and frustration? I screamed when I first saw it in color.
This scene has been in my mind from the very beginning of the story. Zoya has been his guardian angel (or, well, advocate) in so many ways and this is the culmination of it all. This is him at his lowest, having burned all the bridges between them, doing his utmost to scare her away, and she still reaches out for him. Not because she can't let go, but because she's learned that she can -- that she has something to offer and that sometimes she needs to move past his façade, for both of their sakes.
I love them both so dearly and I'm so glad I didn't quit the story, so I could get to this point. Thank you all for reading.
I thought I'd put together a masterpost with all the art for the 1-year anniversary of MA! Full spoilers ahead since the story is pretty much finished and of course, each artist will be linked ❤
Beautiful piece gifted by @riskpig for chapter 7! Original post here.
Baby-Star and Baby-Zoya (& the mighty Sir Hopperson), captured by the amazing @exclusivepat! Original post here.
2-part Magistrate's Catvocate AU for chapter 9! This AU comes courtesy of the phenomenal @vyjuarts who does such an incredible job of capturing them both as cats. Original post here.
Silver-tongued Magistrarion in chapter 11, gifted by the amazing @vyjuarts! Original post here.
Catstarion at the end of chapter 12, again by @vyjuarts. Poor guy was going through it.
Astarion's Library Date from chapter 14, gifted from @tavplum ❤❤❤
Catstarion take on the infamous chapter 15! This is where @vyjuarts made her own Tumblr, so definitely check out the original posts here and here.
Beautiful take on the orchard scene in chapter 16, gifted by the wonderful @tavplum. Original post here.
Another beautiful rendition of the scene in chapter 16, commissioned by @razinbee. Original post here.
Objection's worst nightmare from chapter 18, brought to life by the incredible @vyjuarts! I cannot look at this without laughing like a maniac; it's so perfect :D Original post here.
An incredible piece by @geckogeckogecko featuring Astraya's early days as a couple ❤ This piece hit me out of nowhere - literally, one of the best surprises I've ever gotten. Original post here.
Devastating "what could have been" take following the events of chapter 20. @vyjuarts went so hard with this one. Original post here.
Commissioned piece by @miurgen, featuring one of my favorite scenes in chapter 23. Original post here.
I would also like to mention that @miurgen was an absolute joy to work with. So responsive, kind, patient and very transparent throughout the whole process. Also, her pricing is super reasonable. If you want to treat yourself to a piece of art, I cannot recommend her enough!
Astarion and his pillow throne from chapter 26, captured by the incredible @geckogeckogecko! Original link here.
Plus a little bonus from Gecko, showcasing the deeply symbiotic relationship between artists and writers:
Me too, honestly. Every time.
A big thank you to all the artists and I will do my best to keep this post updated!
Thank you to everyone who's reached out to me regarding this piece of AI-scraping garbage. I already reported it to AO3 and am hoping it will be removed. If there's anything else I can do, please let me know!
In the meantime, @bananaiguana is currently working on an absolutely fantastic podfic for Accountant's Guide, so if you've ever wanted an audio version -- this is where it's at. Grass-fed and 100% human-made ❤
... in which Zoraya does the boombox thing from "Say Anything", except she challenges the whole entire legal system to win back her boyfriend.
(This time with extra spoiler art by the incredible @miurgen under the cut! *screech*)
Read on AO3
[Click below for gorgeous spoiler art ❤]
Gonna make a whole separate post for this tomorrow when ya'll have read the chapter but can we take a moment?
Can we take a moment?
He is perfect. She is perfect. Miurgen is perfect.
This man has fallen so low and here she is, still giving her all for him. Her time, her dedication, every ounce of her legal prowess, and now her body as well. Magistrate Boy is so lucky I made her for him.
Oh, and you know this is my fic, so next chapter will not be what everyone's expecting ❤
Tags: Modern AU - Mafia, Enemies to Lovers, PiV sex, oral sex, kink negotiation (mind the CW in the text!), trying to act tough and cool but you're totally falling in love, suckers
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For anyone wondering: This is a scene I wrote when I was in the process of deciding what longfic I would write next after "Accountant's Guide". And while I ended up going with MA rather than the mafia idea, this scene was too hot to stay lost in my docs forever, so here it is!
I like posting extra content on my ko-fi rather than AO3 exclusively because my one-shots never gain much attention and I'd rather not have to stare at the sad statistics. Hope you all understand - it is free to read and download!
