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More Important Than You (1099 words) by laridian Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Fallout 76 Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Billy Beltbuckles/Buttercup Characters: Vin Russo, Billy Beltbuckles, Buttercup Additional Tags: Tumblr: Falloutober, Misunderstandings, Secret Relationship Summary:

Nobody knows that Billy and Buttercup are kinda-sorta seeing each other by meeting up during "work" (when Buttercup takes Billy hostage for a while). Vin Russo certainly doesn't know. Now that he's back in Atlantic City, he's more than happy to help his fellow Munis, including going in Buttercup's place to Quentino's. For Falloutober 2025's prompt "Good Neighbor". @falloutober

Dedicated to the very tiny Billy/Buttercup fandom. @mae-peachie @oldworldwidgets @emthesteves and anyone else who likes this rarepair.

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Art Therapy (52863 words) by laridian Chapters: 45/45 Fandom: Fallout 76 Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Beckett/Male Resident Characters: Male Resident (Fallout 76), MODUS (Fallout), Beckett (Fallout 76), Original Male Character(s), Sage (Fallout 76), Frankie (Fallout 76), Original Female Character(s) Additional Tags: Diary/Journal, Illustrations, Phobias, Fear of Thunderstorms, Canon-Typical Violence Series: Part 2 of Ironwood Summary of Chapter 45: The final chapter! Willow looks back on the past year and considers his future.

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Two Can Play That Game (811 words) by laridian Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Fallout 76 Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Billy Beltbuckles/Buttercup Characters: Billy Beltbuckles, Buttercup Additional Tags: Tumblr: Falloutober, Misunderstandings, Secret Relationship Summary:

Followup to More Important Than You. The misunderstandings continue, as Billy thinks he's been kicked to the curb. Falloutober prompt #28, knuckle sandwich

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Conrad Sadik, Chapter 20 and complete

Conrad Sadik (23036 words) by laridian Chapters: 20/20 Fandom: The Outer Worlds (Video Game) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Conrad Sadik, The Captain (The Outer Worlds), Parvati Holcomb, Maximillian DeSoto, ADA (The Outer Worlds), Felix Millstone Additional Tags: Gambling, Companions, Conrad has bad money management skills, Crisis of Faith

Summary of this final chapter: Conrad is a hero - or is he? What kind of future awaits him?

Conrad knew that was how the story was reported, but he still didn’t like thinking about it. He’d never actually murdered someone, with intent to kill. Even Chairman Rockwell had been an accident. Yes, some - fine, most - of Conrad’s patients had died while he was administering medical treatment, just like the late Chairman Rockwell, but that wasn’t the same thing.

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Punch Card (918 words) by laridian Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Fallout 76 Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Billy Beltbuckles/Buttercup Characters: Billy Beltbuckles, Buttercup Additional Tags: Misunderstandings, Secret Relationship Series: Part 4 of Butterbuckles

“Where’s Billy.” “Billy? That little shitstain?” Buttercup slammed Sal against the wall a couple times, just because. Sal’s shades fell off his face and bounced once on the sidewalk. “Hey, do you know if the casino has a punch card?” Buttercup asked, as Sal clawed for breath. “Because I could give you a few, right now.”

Buttercup goes looking for Billy, and answers.

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Conrad Sadik, Chapter 18

Conrad Sadik (19714 words) by laridian

Chapters: 18/?

Fandom: The Outer Worlds (Video Game)

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Characters: Conrad Sadik, The Captain (The Outer Worlds), Parvati Holcomb, Maximillian DeSoto, ADA (The Outer Worlds), Felix Millstone

Additional Tags: Gambling, Companions, Conrad has bad money management skills

Summary of Chapter 18: 

“What kind of a doctor are you!” Conrad drew himself up as  tall as he could. “I am a Spacer’s Choice certified surgeon,” he said,  trying to sound cool and unruffled. “Oh, Law.” She put a hand to the side of her head. “Oh, Law. You’re one of those. Guards!” she yelled, making Conrad jump.

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It's Not a Typical Animal (9094 words) by laridian Chapters: 9/10 Fandom: Fallout 76 Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s), Beckett (Fallout 76) Additional Tags: Art Series: Part 4 of The Accidental Raider Summary: When a thrill ride at Nuka-World On Tour goes awry, it awakes a monster from the depths. It goes on a rampage, and it appears nothing can stop it. Accidental Raider Rowan Dane has something of a "Disney Princess" way with animals. But will that work on an ultracite titan?

This chapter: Missing persons.

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Conrad Sadik (12750 words) by laridian Chapters: 12/? Fandom: The Outer Worlds (Video Game) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Conrad Sadik, The Captain (The Outer Worlds), Parvati Holcomb, Maximillian DeSoto, ADA (The Outer Worlds) Additional Tags: Gambling, Companions, Conrad has bad money management skills

Chapter 12:

“Are you sure you’re a doctor?” Conrad isn't sure of that, but he's very sure about his place in the universe, and his faith. Then he talks to Vicar Max after they visit Scylla.

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