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Chapters: 15/15 Fandom: Conclave (2024), Conclave - Robert Harris Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Vincent Benítez/Thomas Lawrence (Conclave) Characters: Vincent Benítez (Conclave), Thomas Lawrence (Conclave), Raymond O'Malley (Conclave), Aldo Bellini (Conclave), Sister Agnes (Conclave), Goffredo Tedesco (Conclave) Additional Tags: Post-Canon, Established Relationship, Developing Relationship, ace4ace, Asexual Relationship, Asexual Vincent Benítez, asexual thomas lawrence, (different experiences of aceness though), (and neither of them know the term), Non-Sexual Intimacy, Non-Sexual Kink, Romantic Fluff, Angst, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, heavy on the comfort, Mention of past csa, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Dom/sub Undertones, Sub Thomas Lawrence (Conclave), collaring, Panic Attacks, Mentions of Cancer, Body Dysphoria, so much Emotional Healing, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Nightmares, agender thomas, (he doesn't understand that either) Series: Part 3 of Can't Teach An Old Dog New Tricks If His Tail Don't Wag Summary:
Life is good since Thomas' return from his vacation (for the most part, anyway). He's more relaxed and having him around helps ease Vincent's mood. The effect is even more considerable now they are so much closer.
As Vincent learns to accept and adapt to a more settled life around his papacy, Thomas must learn to undo six decades of repression to be able to settle into their relationship.
But they can do it. Together.
*(past csa/child abuse tags are only relevant to Ch11, can skip)
Finally complete! Epilogue now added 🙌