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Sanders Sides Masterpost

Requests are: Closed.

One shots:

Virgil’s Bad Dream | Audiobook

Virgil has a bad dream and Logan awkwardly comforts him. Platonic Analogical.

Movie Night | Audiobook

Written for a challenge. Virgil and Remus share movie nights Pre-AA. Platonic or Romantic Dukexiety.

Cerberus  | Audiobook | The Giant Black Dog | Audiobook |

Virgil’s life takes a change for the better when he quite literally bumps into a tired single dad named Logan. Eventual romantic Analogical.

Remus vs Bath | Audiobook

A crack fic. Remus likes to transform into a dog. Remus does not like taking a bath. Platonic Creativitwins.

Help with Homework | Audiobook

A self-indulgent fluff fest where Logan helps someone with homework and gives cuddles. Platonic or Romantic Logan x reader

Cuddles  | Audiobook

Janus is cold and Roman is a space heater. Platonic or Romantic Roceit.

Trust Issues  | Audiobook

Virgil and Logan are internet friends. Can they be something more? Romantic Analogical.

The Contest  | Audiobook

Virgil and Logan are not affectionate around the others, preferring to keep their affection behind closed door. When the others decide to have a contest about them, Virgil thinks it’s harmless fun. That opinion changes when Logan has a panic attack. Romantic Analogical.

Braces  | Audiobook

Remus needs to get braces and Virgil is there to make it more fun. Platonic Dukexiety.

Asexual  | Audiobook

Virgil believes he is broken. Logan is determined to prove him wrong, even if he has to cross the country to do it.  Romantic Analogical.

The Prince and the Frog  | Audiobook

A little one shot based on the original story of the Princess and the Frog. Romantic Royality.

The Second-Hand Bookstore  | Audiobook

Logan runs a bookstore in a small town that has a secret. Virgil is a nomadic vampire. Romantic Analogical.

High School Rejects  | Audiobook

Analogical high school AU. Logan is mute but though he's not able to speak he's very intelligent, Virgil is the emo "freak" of the school, both are outcast and always getting bullied, but they have each other's back and are best friends, but they just might be more. Romantic Analogical.

Love Is In The Little Things  | Audiobook

Logan is exhausted when he comes home from work, luckily his husband knows just what to do to help him relax. Domestic fluff written to cheer me up. Maybe it'll do the same for you? Gratuitous cuteness. Romantic Analogical.

Eyeshadow  | Audiobook

Logan’s reaction to Virgil’s new eyeshadow. After the end card, Virgil sinks down to his room, where his boyfriend is waiting to curl up and watch a movie. However, it seems Virgil has something on his mind first. Romantic Analogical.

Snuggles  | Audiobook

Logan goes to see his husband in the hospital and Virgil breaks some rules. Romantic Analogical.

Comfort and Cuddles | Audiobook

A self-indulgent fic where the perspective character gets cuddles and some help with self care from Virgil. Platonic or Romantic Virgil x reader.

Loving Logan | (This one has the audiobook first and then the fic)

Virgil thinks back to a simpler time and vows to be strong in the future. Warning: Major Character Death. Romantic Analogical.

Dance with Me Under the Stars | Audiobook

Virgil and Logan are in the same debate class. When the semester ends and they keep running into each other on campus, they strike up an uneasy friendship. Virgil catches feelings and must then figure out how to deal with his hopeless pining. Romantic Analogical.

The Evening Emerald

A Cinderella story with a twist. Virgil dreams of escaping from his abusive household. When he overhears his step-family discussing plans to assassinate Prince Logan on one of the three nights there is a ball being held for Prince Patton and Prince Remus' engagement to each other. While Virgil is trying to find a way to warn any member of the royal family of the assassination plans, he keeps getting pulled into conversation (and dancing, and chess, and-) with a stranger in a dark green mask. He starts dreaming of a life with this man. Romantic Analogical.

Coffee Flavored Kisses | Audiobook

Logan deviates from his routine and, after falling asleep at a coffee shop, meets someone who would change his life. Romantic Analogical.

Song Fics:

Control  | Audiobook

A song fic done with Control by Halsey. Remus centric.

Heard You Crying  | Audiobook

Logan hears his adopted son Virgil crying and goes to check on him. Platonic/ Familial Analogical. Song fic based off Heard You Crying by Michael Schulte.

Just Give Me A Reason  | Audiobook

Virgil has a misunderstanding and lack of communication. Romantic Analogical songfic based off Just Give Me A Reason by P!nk.

Sad Song  | Audiobook

Remus has feeling about his brother. Based off Sad Song by We the Kings.  Platonic Creativitwins.

What Did You Do with My Old Heart?  | Audiobook

Patton is hurting and Thomas needs to help him. Combination of Things We Used to Share by Thomas Sanders and Hello My Old Heart by The Oh Hello’s. Platonic All.

Bubble Boy  | Audiobook

Virgil gets bullied and Logan helps him out. TW: blood, mention of broken bones, bullying. Analogical can be read as platonic or romantic. Boy in the Bubble by Alec Benjamin.

Constants  | Audiobook

Virgil feels shunned by the other sides, always on the outside. But when something happens and Patton shows up in his home, he wonders if that was always one way. Based on the song Constants by Spectral Heart. Platonic All.

Clarity  | Audiobook

When they find out Logan and Remus, their hatred drives a fearful Logan to flee his home with his partner. But while on the run he realizes that wherever Remus is is home for him. Song fic based on Clarity by Zedd. Romantic Lomus.

Hold On  | Audiobook

Virgil and Logan were happy. At least, Logan thought so. When Virgil has a panic attack and goes outside their routine, Logan begins to worry. He only starts blaming himself when they get into an accident while he's driving, Virgil going into a coma. Can Virgil hold on long enough for Logan to apologize? (This makes it sound angstier than it is but I swear there's a happy ending.) Song fic based on Hold On by Chord Overstrand. Romantic Analogical.

Falling Like the Stars  | Audiobook

All Logan wants to do is come home and nap with his husband. Luckily, he gets to do just that. Song fic of Falling Like the Stars by James Arthur. Romantic Analogical.

Blood in the Water  | Audiobook

Virgil is an undercover cop. Janus is a crime boss. Based on Blood//Water by grandson. Platonic All.

Toxic Thoughts  | Audiobook | Part 2  | Audiobook | Part 3 | Audiobook

Logan has ADHD. And sometimes, that's okay. But others, it's the most frustrating thing on earth. He struggles through life with his adoptive father at his side, helping where he can. Vent fic. Based on Toxic Thoughts by Faith Marie. Familial/Parental Analogical.

It’s Alright  | Audiobook

Remus can't seem to do anything right and it hurts. His brother comforts him and tells him life will get better. Song fic based on It's Alright by Mother Mother. Platonic Creativitwins.

Waving Through a Window  | Audiobook

A character study of pre-AA Virgil disguised as a songfic of Waving Through a Window from Dear Evan Hansen. Platonic All.

Hoodie  | Audiobook

Virgil and Logan were happy in college but they broke up and grew older. When Virgil travels to a new town for work, he meets a memory of his past that sends his brain into turmoil. Based on the song Hoodie by Hey Violet. Past romantic analogical and ambiguous ending.

Another Deep Breath | Audiobook

Virgil still misses and loves Logan, he's still hurt about the way they broke up, but he's content to simply be in his life. Even if it is just as a friend of a friend that he barely ever spoke to again. Even if that meant having his lungs slowly fill with flowers as he grew closer and closer to death. Hanahaki disease, past Analogical, Lomus/Intrulogical, major character death.

Waiting for Superman | Audiobook

Virgil is waiting for her superman. She goes about her day with her two cats Stranger and Angel. Having no idea when they'll arrive or even if they would, her attention keeps wandering. (Fem!Virgil, Enby!Logan) Romantic Analogical.

Slow Dancing in the Snow | Audiobook

Newly-weds Virgil and Logan Kelsey spend a peaceful evening together as they go grocery shopping, slow dance in their driveway, and make dinner together. Romantic Analogical.

Soulmate AUs:

Soulmates  | Audiobook

Every morning lead to Virgil being scared. Scared that Logan was going to walk out that door and never return, scared that the same thing Logan said every morning was going to be the last thing he ever heard him say. One day, it almost came to be. Analogical soulmate AU. The last words your soulmate says to you are written on your arm in their handwriting. Romantic Analogical

Mystery of the Music | Audiobook

Logan's soulmate has the odd tendency to repeat a song or parts of a song for hours on end, getting it stuck in Logan's head. When he finally meets him, however, it all makes perfect sense. Soulmate AU where you can hear the music your soulmate hears. Romantic Analogical.

I Can Hear Your Voice | Audiobook

Virgil had never met Logan, but loved him with all his heart. Logan had always been there for him, always been with him. The first time he was aware of him was in kindergarten. That was when the teachers told him of soulmates. He was told that the soulmate was just a few words away, they could hear everything you said. That was when he and Logan had been first introduced. Romantic Analogical soulmate AU where you can hear your soulmate’s voice no matter the distance. Gender-fluid! Virgil.

Paper Stars  | Audiobook

Logan had always thought it was a legend, a myth, a bedtime story. But the thought of soulmates stayed with him. What happens when he comes face to face with his soulmate? Romantic Analogical.

Soulmate September

Birthday Fics:

Roman’s Birthday: A Tale of Self Discovery  | Audiobook  | Soul of the Kingdom  | Audiobook

Roman goes on a quest to defeat a dragon. It does not go as planned. Platonic or Romantic Roceit.

The Scholar and the Swashbuckler  | Audiobook

Romantic Lomus fluff for Remus’ birthday.

Birthday Cake | Audiobook

Virgil tries to make something special for Logan’s birthday but it seems fate has other ideas. Romantic/married Analogical

Late Night Confessions | Audiobook

U.S. Marshal Virgil is tasked with protecting scientist/witness Logan. What happens when Virgil develops feelings for his charge? Romantic Analogical.

Requests:

Different Can Be Beautiful  | Audiobook

My first request!! Remus is neurodiverent and struggles with it. Platonic All.

Missing You  | Audiobook

Kissing so desperately their whole body wraps around the other with Romantic Moceit.

Unicorn Snuggles  | Audiobook

Top of head kisses with Romantic Analogical.

Virgil to the Rescue  | Audiobook

“We’ve been friends since the first grade. I’ve seen you throw up a billion times, how’s this any different?” Platonic Dukexiety.

How Did You Talk Me Into This?  | Audiobook

Remus is dragged to an astrological convention, only for Virgil to flirt with the guest speaker.  Romantic Analogical.

Two Sugars  | Audiobook

Virgil is a bored barista. Life gets a bit more interesting when a new regular shows up. Romantic Sleepxiety coffee shop AU.

In the Neighborhood.  | Audiobook

Virgil surprises his boyfriend, who later returns the favor. Romantic Analogical with Dancer! Virgil.

What is Love?  | Audiobook

It was no secret that Roman was infatuated with Virgil. However, when he was asked what he liked about him, he couldn't come up with a single thing. Virgil turned him down when he asked him out, so Roman took some  time to figure himself out. In doing so, he met someone who showed him what love truly is. Unrequited love prompt. One sided Prinxiety. Romantic Analogical. Romantic Royality.

“I’m sorry if this sounds weird.”  | Audiobook

Patton has trouble sleeping so Virgil comes over to help. Platonic Moxiety.

“I’m sorry, could you repeat that?”  | Audiobook

Patton was invited to see what Roman was working on. He also wanted to ask him something. QPR Royality.

Crying on the Kitchen Floor  | Audiobook

“You found me crying on the kitchen floor in the middle of the night surrounded by a shattered jelly jar.” A very domestic Romantic Analogical fic.

Divided Attention | Audiobook

Logan does not have the energy to study but needs to get his homework done. Frustration ensues. (Kind of a vent fic as I've had trouble focusing lately)

Rust and Bones | Audiobook

Logan is a Cinderella type character, step-child turned servant. Virgil is the family android that isn’t treated well by the main family. He’s constantly being broken or taken to a shop for upgrades. Logan was unprepared for the shop to reset Virgil’s memories the first time. Logan lost the love of his life and grieved over him as a stranger wearing his face went about in his place and everyone else acted as if nothing had changed. Can Logan find a way to stop Virgil’s memories being erased? Can he somehow get the android to love him again? Or will the family continuously get in their way?

Bad Things Happen Bingo:  Card 1 |

Series:

Anxiety’s Book (Platonic All with implied post story Romantic Analogical):

Virgil finds a memory of Thomas’ that has a hundred different ways of relieving anxiety. Virgil decides to try all of them, with varying levels of success.

The Switch

When season 1 Anxiety and season 2 Virgil swap places, they are both panicked. Virgil must learn to survive in the worst period of his life while Anxiety gets to find out what his future entails.

Set in the same timeline as Anxiety's Book but it's not necessary to read that first. Romantic analogical.

Legends of Lgona

Jewel of the Sea:

An Analogical Little Mermaid Au. Virgil is a mermaid, desperate to survive. When he winds up with legs and bumps into Logan in the woods, Logan takes him in. He promises to help him with his 'amnesia'. During the course of the story, they fall in love and realize that sometimes one might not need to know everything about someone’s past to love them for who they are.

Love On Open Waters

(Summary in masterpost) Romantic Intruality/ Dukeality with side established Analogical.

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Love On Open Waters: Chapter 2: Failure

Chapter 1

Word Count: 1,027

The first few days Patton was in that cabin, he was barely able to stand with the rocking of the ship beneath him. After a while, he got his sea legs under him and was able to stand and walk around, not that there was much to do in such a small space.

About a week after his capture, Apollo came to give him his meal and told him that he was allowed on deck after he was done with it. Patton, overjoyed at the thought of feeling the sun on his skin and getting some fresh air, hurriedly ate the meager helping.

He followed Apollo out onto the deck. The sun felt warm on his face and he took a second to close his eyes and just enjoy it. The winds buffeted him and almost pushed him over but he opened his eyes and caught himself against the cabin wall. When he got his bearings, he took a few steps and leaned against the railing. 

The peace of the open water lasted just a few moments before Patton looked to his side and found a sailor with a weapon. He thought back to when Thomas had insisted he learn to at least protect himself if he was going to be wandering the castle and it’s grounds so late at night. Keeping that sailor in his periphery, he scanned the side of the boat and found a small dinghy tied to the side.

Launching himself into action, he barreled toward the armed sailor. He slammed into the man, causing them both to fall backwards. Patton struggled to pull the sword from its scabbard, lamenting the lack of a weapon he was familiar with. Just as he got it out of the sheath, hands were grabbing at him and trying to pull him off.

He struggled and shouted but was eventually pried off the sailor. Large hands pulled the sword from his grasp and let it drop to the deck with a clang, strong arms wrapped around his waist and threw him over a shoulder. He had a good look at the back of the captain’s green coat as he was brought, kicking and shouting, across the deck and deposited back into his cabin, all while being carried as if he weighed no more than a sack of potatoes from the cellar.

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Remus was at the wheel when Apollo approached him. “Should I let the prisoner out now, Cap’n?”

Squinting against the glare of the sun, he pulled the brim of his hat lower. “Go ahead. But keep an eye on him or it’s your head that’ll roll!” He called the last part as the pirate scurried away.

He watched Apollo head down to the kitchen, come back up with a tray of food, and go into the cabin they were using as a brig. His hands steady at the wheel and no other ship in sight, he kept an eye on the cabin door. His first mate, Susan Webb, commandeered his attention to start planning their next cargo drop off. A shout and clatter brought his focus to the deck just in time to see their captive tackle Asher.

Remus handed the wheel to Susan and rushed to join the fray. Jericho and Apollo, the two closest, aided him in hauling the prisoner off their gunner. Remus threw the man, who seemed intent on causing at least one pirate harm, over his shoulder and marched him to his cabin where he deposited him on the bed.

The prisoner, Remus made a mental note to learn his name as this was getting tiring, shot up and tried to run past Remus but he caught his arm and pushed him back as gently as he could. Still, the man’s back hit the partition hiding a portion of the bed from the rest of the cabin.

“What the fuck were you thinking?!” Remus stared the man in the face.

He twisted his lips into a scowl. “What does it look like I’m doing? Trying to escape!”

“And how were you going to do that? Steal the dinghy? Where do you think you could go from there?” Remus took his hat off and ran his hand through his hair before shoving the hat back on. “You would have starved before you got anywhere!”

The prisoner scoffed and turned away. “I would have dealt with that when it came to it. Even so, I would rather die of starvation than be kept a prisoner.”

“You’ve got spunk, I’ll give you that.”

Remus finally calmed down and took the time to actually look at the man he was keeping captive on his ship. His skin was slightly darker than the wood beside him, hair as black as tar. His light blue shirt was rumpled and his grey jacket was skewed slightly. Remus could have sworn he’d had glasses when he was kidnapped but they weren’t on his face now. Earrings glinted on his ears, simple silver loops that made him look sophisticated.

Remus ran his hand through his hair again. “Still, you’re going to stay in here until I’m sure you’re not going to try to pull a stunt like that again.”

“And what if I do?”

“Then you can stay in here until we can agree on something. You don’t try to maul my crew, I won’t let anything harm you during your stay.” Remus turned on his heel and exited, locking it behind him.

His crew had picked themselves off the deck and restored some semblance of order. The ones involved in the scuffle stood as close to attention as they could, all lined up and ready to get reprimanded. Instead, Remus just sighed. “Did anyone get seriously injured?”

They exchanged looks, Apollo tossing his husband a questioning tilt of an eyebrow and Jericho responding with a quirk of the lips. Finally, Susan spoke up. “No one’s hurt, Captain. We’ve just got some bruised egos is all.”

Remus nodded. “Susan, call Brian up and tell him it’s his turn at the wheel. I’m going to The Room for a while.” With that, he descended into the bowels of the ship.

Chapter 3

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Love on Open Waters: Masterpost

 First book | Third book

Summary:  Patton was in charge of the household. He kept it running smoothly, never a speck out of place. When he gets captured by pirates as ransom for someone he was incapable of protecting, his life takes a drastic turn. Remus was a cold-eyed pirate captain who would do anything to protect his crew and make money. So, when a mer escapes from under his nose, he gives chase. He captures someone high up in the family the mer takes haven with and holds this person for ransom, desperate to get his cargo back. Soon, the pair are striking up a bond. When a rival pirate captain sets his eyes on someone Remus had already claimed as his, things threaten to turn ugly. Will the unlikely pair be able to outrun this villain, will they deepen the strange bond that is blooming between them, or will they succumb to the pressure and break? Setting is modern time but Remus is dramatic and has a traditional ship.

Prologue | Audiobook

Chapter 1 | Audiobook

Chapter 2 | Audiobook

Chapter 3 | Audiobook

Chapter 4 | Audiobook

Chapter 5 | Audiobook

Chapter 6 | Audiobook

Chapter 7 | Audiobook

Chapter 8 | Audiobook

Chapter 9 | Audiobook

Chapter 10 | Audiobook

Chapter 11 | Audiobook

Chapter 12 | Audiobook

Chapter 13 | Audiobook

Chapter 14 | Audiobook

Chapter 15 | Audiobook

Chapter 16 | Audiobook

Chapter 17 | Audiobook

Chapter 18 | Audiobook

Chapter 19 | Audiobook

Chapter 20 | Audiobook

Epilogue | Audiobook

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Love on Open Waters: Chapter 1: The Capture

Prologue

Word Count: 1,419

Five Years Later

Patton smiled at Roman. “Alright, kiddo, time for bed.”

Roman looked up at him from his position on the bed. “Do you think Virgil will come back soon?”

Patton patted his head, dipping down to place a brief kiss on his forehead. “I don’t know, young prince. Maybe one day.” He walked to the door, leaving it open just a crack but turning the light out as he went.

Patton walked down the corridor, checking to make sure the other castle residents didn’t need anything. He went up a floor and did the same thing there, checking in on the king in his study and informing him of the time. He was thanked and sent on his way. He stepped through the main spaces, checking the other studies and the main living areas to make sure that everything was in place and that the maids had done their jobs to the best of their ability.

When that was done, he made his way over to the servants’ quarters and checked in on everyone. He sped up when he got to the maids’ quarters, not wanting to be caught in conversation with a certain person. He walked at a slightly faster pace, exhausted and wanting to get to bed before much else happened that night. His mind ran through all the projects he still had to do, the mending he wanted to do on his favorite suit jacket but also the new skirt he was planning on making.

His distracted thoughts had him slowing down until he almost ran into the one person he was trying to avoid. She stepped back but blocked his path in the narrow corridor. “Where are you off to, Patton?” Gaelle’s voice was higher than it was when talking to anyone else as she tried to put on an accent she thought he liked. Gaelle was someone that was under the impression that Patton was anything but exclusively gay. She seemed to have some sort of obsessive crush on him despite him wanting nothing to do with her.

Patton sighed. “Gaelle, I’m tired. I just wanna go to bed. Maybe do a bit of sewing first.”

She frowned and he knew he’d said something to displease her. “You know, sewing isn’t a very manly thing to do.”

Patton closed his eyes and nodded. “You tell me this every time you see me. And every time, I could not possibly care less about your opinion. I must, once again, inform you that I am not romantically inclined toward you. If I am to be blunt, I’m not even platonically inclined to like you. So, if you don’t stop harassing me every night and let me pass, you won’t have a job in the morning.” His voice had changed from tired to a honey smooth tone that meant he was extremely upset but wouldn’t show it.

She scoffed, not hearing the danger in his voice. “You can’t do that.”

He dropped the ‘customer service’ smile he’d been maintaining and gave her a look that was deadly. “Not only do I have the ear of the king, I’m still your boss. Either leave me alone, or pack your bags.”

She scoffed again but moved to the side. Patton gave her a tight lipped smile and passed, going on to his room. He stretched when he finally closed the door behind him, reveling in the feeling of dropping his mental burdens at the door. 

He moved away from his bedroom door and toward the small balcony that overlooked the ocean a few miles away. He leaned against the railing, trying to get lost in thought as he stared at the shifting water. Just as he was relaxing, an arm wrapped around his waist, a hand coming up to cover his mouth with a cloth. He tried to shout but made the mistake of breathing in. His vision faded as he clawed at his attacker, who simply held him until he passed out.

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Patton woke with a headache. The ground shifted under him, constantly in a rocking motion. He raised a hand to his temple only to find that he wasn't bound. He stood and looked around the small room. There was a bed that he’d woken up on that was tucked into a nook of the wall, a desk that was attached to the wall with a chair which was attached to that by leather straps for arms, and an empty shelf above the desk. Looking around the small wall, Patton found a trunk sitting at the base and a hook for a coat on the wall.

He took a few steps forward, the cabin wasn’t very wide, and tried the door, only to find it locked. Sitting on the bed, he wondered what was happening to him.

He didn’t have long to wait before the sound of a key in the lock reached his ears and a man entered. The first thing Patton noticed about him was how tall he was, barely fitting through the door. He had on a long dark green coat that went down to his knees, a grey shirt that was open to halfway down his chest and revealed his chest hair, and loose fitting black pants with a sword on his hip. When he came into the light, Patton noticed that he wasn’t as tall as he’d thought, having a large and dirty green hat with a feather in it on. His boots were simple work boots, the kind that Patton had often seen on the hired help that came to the castle for a quick paycheck.

When the man came into the room and shut the door behind him, it took Patton a minute for his vision to adjust again as the green-clad man took a seat in the desk chair, taking off the hat as he did so. Patton noticed his hair was a bleached brown, his skin tan from the sun, he wore a mustache darker than the rest of his hair, and his right iris was almost white compared to his dark green left eye.

“Can you guess why you’re here?” The man’s gruff voice brought Patton’s attention back to the situation at hand.

Patton sighed. “Sir, I don’t even know where here is, let alone what I’ve done to deserve this.” He tried to put his usual authority into his voice to hide how badly it was shaking.

The man nodded. “You’re being held for ransom. You’ve harbored a person I have interest in for too long and I intend to have them back. Thus, you are going to write home and tell them that until they hand over the mer or a sum of money to his equivalent to make up for the loss of revenue, you are staying with me.”

Patton furrowed his brow. “The mer?” He thought for a moment but soon realized there was only one new addition to the household recently that would constitute such actions from someone. “Virgil,” he said under his breath.

“So you do know who I’m talking about,” the man said, a note of triumph in his voice.

Patton nodded. “Unfortunately, I don’t know where he is.”

The man narrowed his eyes. “Explain.”

Patton shrugged, not breaking eye contact. “Virgil did indeed stay with us for four months. However, he disappeared a day or so before my capture and, as far as I know, has yet to return. I can’t give up a location I don’t know.”

The man nodded and slapped his thighs before standing and putting his hat back on. “In that case, I’ll be back with food in a few minutes.”

Patton reached out a hand but didn’t touch him. “Wait! Am I at least allowed to know the name of the man keeping me prisoner?”

The man didn’t turn around but did speak. “Remus Cadoc, Captain Remus Cadoc.” He left without waiting for a response.

Patton sat in the locked room for what felt like a half hour before the door opened again. This time, it was someone else bearing a tray of food. Unlike Captain Cadoc, this sailor didn’t seem to have any weapons on his person. The man put the tray on the desk and doffed an imaginary hat at Patton. “Cap’n got caught up in work and couldn’t bring this to ya but told me to do it.”

Patton thanked him and stood. “May I know your name?”

He smiled. “The name’s Apollo Aiman. What’s yours?”

“Patton Hope.”

Chapter 2

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I am fully convinced that Dukeality is the embodiment of the flower shop/tattoo artist AU.

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How about Dukeality?

Ooh boy!! Is dukeality the prefered ship name? Like I get why Intruality can be problematic but its so stuck in my head.

who’s the werewolf and who’s the hunter

Patton is the werewolf and Remus is the hunter

who’s the mermaid and who’s the fisherman

Remus is the mer and Patton the fisherman

who’s the witch and who’s the familiar

Patton is the witch and Remus is the familiar

who’s the barista and who’s the coffee addict

Patton is the barista and Remus is the stuck on the third shift worker who comes in every day for a ridiculously strong drink at like 5pm

who’s the professor and who’s the TA

Remus is the eccentric professor and Patton is the TA who's just trying to get him to grade the paper he assigned 5 weeks ago

who’s the knight and who’s the prince(ss)

I am so torn between the alliteration of Prince Patton and badass Knight Patton. Dang.

who’s the teacher and who’s the single parent

Honestly, Patton is the teacher and Remus is the single parent.

who’s the writer and who’s the editor

Remus is the writer and Patton is a terrible editor

[spirallingintotheabyss]

Holy moly...you guys loved the dukeality (if that's how you spell it)! Do you want more Remus X Patton posts in the future?

I'm still taking ship requests too!