#but then my brain said. cuddle pile... under the sun... with other dragons and little hatchlings on top of them...

[talon-dragonbeast]

my dragon 'type isnt a social species at all (we are solitary, only really get together in mating season, which is now on spring), but today i yearn to lay on a big ol' pile of dragons, sunbathing on top of eachother. i want to feel the pressure of other reptiles from all sides, scales against scales, a tail or a wing over my body, little claws climbing on top of me from hatchlings who cant stay still, the sound of breathing and other sleepy sounds all around me. it would be so peaceful.

[elellan]

Chapters: 15/? Fandom: Dragon Age: Inquisition, Dragon Age (Video Games) Relationships: Female Inquisitor/Cullen Rutherford, Female Lavellan/Cullen Rutherford

CHAPTER 15. BATHED IN MOONLIGHT The nightmares hadn’t let him be during that month. They had gotten every day worse and his routine had settled into a constant effort not to stress himself too much: he dreaded the night hours, but he forced himself to go to bed, even if it only meant speaking with Cole all night or drifting into terrors that shook his brain. He was tired, so tired. Maker if only he could get a five hours sleep.

He dreaded the day too: his mind felt steadier than in the night, he felt more like himself, but the light pierced his eyes and drilled into his skull, he couldn’t stand the heat nor the sharp noises of blade against blade. He had nearly doubled the potions for headaches and nausea, and, to his greatest relief, the herbalist hadn’t seemed to notice the increasing requests from his part - not that he knew of, at least. Still, he worked and trained, he tried to keep his mind solid, attached to reality, praying that his soldiers didn’t notice his shaking hands, his constant thirst. 

When Cassandra’s answer reached him, after an entire night spent throwing up and being sick, he crumpled it into his fist and threw it away with a yell. ‘Maker, help me…’.

Josephine had begged him to take at least one hour a day off and so he gave in. Normally he would have played chess in the garden with Dorian, but since the mage was away with the Inquisitor, there was no one aside from Leliana who wished to challenge the Commander. The Spymaster was quite a tough opponent since she didn’t despise the use of any against-the-rules means in order to win: he had to stay alert, for pawns and horses would suddenly disappear from the board and reappear out of the blue at her convenience. 

Even Cole hadn’t let him be during that month, but in truth he was grateful for it: the boy usually appeared out of thin air during his few sleeping hours and, as annoyed as he was by his persistency into wanting to help him at the beginning, he had finally given in to his company, finding out with his own disbelief that he even sort of missed him when he wasn’t there. 

He was in the garden that afternoon too: he had taken some reports with him and was using the chessboard as a desk. From where he was sitting, he could smell the faint smell of plants and flowers carried by the breeze and be cuddled by the timid rays of the sun that reached him through the leaves of the trees. He was feeling slightly better than the days before and was beginning to desperately hope that he may come out of that dark swamp from which he could barely stick his mouth out. 

After a while, he saw the Seeker eyeing him from afar and then reaching him smiling warmly, a challenging look in her eyes. She sat opposite him and waited for Cullen to finish writing.

“Commander”, she greeted him, as soon as she saw him finally sign his papers.

“Seeker. It has been a while”, he observed, somewhat coldly, piling the signed report upon the others and resting on the back of his chair.

“Yes, it has. And I must confess that I’m glad to be back”.She clearly was trying to engage him in a light conversation, her expression attentive and peaceful, but he wouldn’t give in. He smiled briefly at her but said nothing. 

“Very well. Business first”, she said. Her eyes immediately narrowed and her expression changed in less than a second, as she rested her elbows on the arms of her chair and her chin on her joined hands, ready to strike her blow. “What was that letter about?”.

“My discharge papers, you mean?”, he retorted. Her menacing look made him clench his jaw harder.

“You call that letter your discharge papers?”.

“Yes. And you must listen to reason-”. His voice became a hissing whisper as he leaned closer to the Seeker’s face, burying his dry eyes into hers.

“No, you must listen to reason. I will not accept your resignation”.

“Why! Why would you do it? Why won’t you - you, of all people - why won’t you listen to me? Do you think that I’m not able to judge my own health?”.

“I don’t. But I think that you give yourself too little credit”.

He scoffed and pushed the chessboard with an angry growl, his eyes darting to the sky. Cassandra did not move, her weight on the chessboard preventing it from falling. "I see you today and you look fine. Not at your best, but fine".

“Yes, because you haven’t been here for the last three weeks. I barely kept it together, I-”.

“And why are you feeling better now?”.

He started laughing, incredulous. “As if I knew why!”.

A moment of silence stretched upon them. Cullen exhaled sharply several times, massaging the bridge of his nose, while the Seeker still hadn’t moved her narrowed eyes from him. As he seemed to be calmer she lifted her elbows from the chessboard and relaxed a little.“Have you told her?”.

“Yes”. His voice emerged from behind the hand covering his face, despaired and ashamed.

“Good. That’s good, Cullen”.

He laughed under his breath again, laughter soon turning into a muffled sigh of pain.

“Please. Let’s just see how the next month goes. Bloomingtide. Do you agree?”.

“No, I don’t- I’m not able to do this anymore”.

“Very well, if this is what you think then I will delegate this decision to the Inquisitor”.

“What is this, uh? A rebound?”, he snapped.

“No, it’s just good sense. She is our leader, she must know what your intentions are”.

Anger was making him lose control, but the thought of telling her… that couldn’t be. He opened his mouth several times but knew all too well that Cassandra wasn’t joking. She was playing dirty, though, and that made him furious. He pictured again and again in his mind what face would she make upon receiving the news, what decision could she possibly make… that could not happen.“Until Bloomingtide…”. He couldn’t look at her face. He sighed and dropped his head between his hands. Until Bloomingtide. An entire month.

CONTINUE ON AO3

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[tonystarkbingo]

Week 20 Roundup!  We’ve got a LOT of fills this week, thanks in part to our June Discord Party!  Congrats to those who got bingos and blackouts!

Title: Passing the Torch Collaborator: 27dragons Link: AO3 Square Filled: R3 - Crossover: Marvel Verse/Marvel Verse Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: multiverse, Endgame fix-it, Dad Tony Summary: Tony saved the universe, but that was nothing compared to facing this classroom. Word Count: 918

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Title: 1870 Collaborator: Stark-N-Barnes (StarSpangledBucky) Link: AO3 Square Filled: A3 - free square Ship: Stony Rating: Teen Major Tags: Hockey AU, hurt/comfort, concussion, first kiss Summary: Tony comforts Steve after he gets checked at a game, leaving him with a concussion which halts his opportunity to play in the Stanley Cup finals. Word Count: 4077 

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Title: Serendipity Collaborator: AoifeLaufeyson Link: AO3 Square Filled: T1 - Kink: Held down Ship: WinterIron Rating: Explicit Major Tags: explicit sexual content, fluff and smut, no powers AU Summary: This is my work for the Captain America Reverse Big Bang 2019 to go with gorgeous art by my partner, Trashcanakin. Much gratitude to them and the CapRBB runners for their patience! Word Count: 5685

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Title: Finish What He Started Collaborator: queen-of-the-avengers Link: Tumblr Square Filled: A5 - Gamora Ship: Tony/Reader Rating: Not Rated Major Tags: fluff, implied smut Summary: Keeping your relationship a secret is a lot harder than you might think. Word Count: 1254

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Title: Love's Strange Collaborator: ceealaina Link: AO3 Square Filled: K3 - Carnivorous Plant Ship: Stuckony Rating: Teen Major Tags: fluff and humor, minor Carol/Rhodey Summary: Bucky couldn’t resist giving him a quick kiss before Tony’s words caught up to him. “A... plant?” he repeated, because last he checked, Tony wasn’t the horticultural type. But sure enough, there was a funny little lime green thing sitting in a bright pink pot on the tabletop, about six inches high and covered in little spikey bell-shaped leaves, run through with electric blue veins.  “Where did that come from?” “No idea,” Tony answered. “It was here when I came down. I thought maybe Steve brought it for me? Steve seems like the type to give people plants, right?” He reached out, running his index finger delicately over one of the leaves. “Ooh, it’s soft.” He gave Bucky another smile. “It’s kinda cute, right?” “Uh... cute,” Bucky repeated. “Right."  **  Tony makes a new friend in the lab, and for some reason Bucky is the only one with enough sense to be concerned about it. Word Count: 2226

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Title: carry your worn disillusion Collaborator: deathsweetqueen Link: AO3 Square Filled: S1 - It Wasn't Worth It Ship: Stony Rating: Explicit Major Tags: explicit sexual content, divorce, Superfamily, hopeful ending Summary: Jennifer drops the divorce papers down onto his coffee table. “Are you sure about this?” she asks, careful and weighty. Tony rubs his aching sternum, over the raised skin marking the edge of a vibranium shield. “Yeah,” he says, solemn as the grave. “I’m sure.” He leans down and signs his name in sprawling cursive. He looks up at Jennifer, her eyes needle-sharp, but soft. “Give it to T’Challa. He’ll make sure it gets to him,” he says, flatly. “I’ve got parent-teacher interviews to get to.” Word Count: 6289

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Title: Half the Universe, Plus One Collaborator: newnewyorker93 Link: AO3 Square Filled: S5 - whiplash Ship: Pepperony Rating: Teen Major Tags: Endgame, missing scene, panic attacks Summary: When Tony wakes up after his confrontation with Steve, Pepper has something important to tell him. Word Count: 4213

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Collaborator: feignedsobriquet Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K4 - domesticity Ship: WinterIron Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: Art for the series: Who’s been lovin’ you good? by withered

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Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S4 - Christine Everhart Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of Tony and Christine Everhart

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Title: This Fire is Out of Control Collaborator: feyrelay Link: AO3 Square Filled: R3: Mission Gone Wrong Ship: Tony Stark/Peter Parker Rating: Explicit Major Tags: Sex Pollen, Aged Up Peter Parker, Daddy Kink, Spit as Lube Summary: There's really not enough room in their hiding spot to fuck, but Peter's temperature is rising from whatever they've been given, and Tony-Well, Tony's determined. Word Count: 2,294

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Collaborator: ironhusbands Link: Tumblr Square Filled: R4- Supernatural Ship: IronHusbands Rating: Major Tags: moodboard Summary: Where Tony and Rhodey are convinced Mothman is real, and go to Mothmania in hopes of seeing the legendary cryptid for themselves.

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Title: The Best Part Of The Journey Is The End Collaborator: ethereal-lullabies Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K1 - The End Ship: none Rating: Teen Major Tags: Endgame, moodboard Summary: dedicated to Tony’s canon death in the MCU (Avengers Endgame)

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Title: Finding Their Rhythm Collaborator: Politzania Link: AO3 Square Filled: S2 - Sharing a Bed Ship: Stony Rating: Teen Major Tags: vaguely referenced under-age consentual maybe-sex, high school AU, pining Steve Summary: Steve Rogers has a crush on his friend, Tony Stark. It takes a Dum-E and a dumb jerk to bring them together. Word Count: 2146

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Title: Brains Over Brawns Collaborator: queen-of-the-avengers Link: Tumblr Square Filled: A4 - humor Ship: Tony/Reader Rating: Not Rated Major Tags: fluff Summary: You are not athletically built for this… at all. And it shows. Word Count: 876

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Title: College Days Collaborator: ethereal-lullabies Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S5 - teenage Tony Ship: Tony/Scott Rating: Teen Major Tags: moodboard Summary: Avengers Academy AU

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Title: Show Me The Stars Collaborator: Iron_Eirlyssa (Eirlyssa) Link: AO3 Square Filled: A3 - Free Square Ship: WinterIron Rating: Gen Major Tags: YouTube AU, flirting, getting together Summary: With his followers asking him to review a specific movie, Bucky finds that he needs to call in some help for the more scientific parts of it. Fortunately, there's this guy whose YouTube channel he's been following... Word Count: 3217

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Title: Minimalist Science Bros Aesthetics! Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S5 - Bruce Banner Ship:  Science Bros Rating: Gen Major Tags: moodboard Summary: moodboard

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Title: Tesserae Collaborator: dracusfyre Link: AO3 Square Filled: S1 - "I never meant to hurt you." Ship: WinterIron Rating: Gen Major Tags:  fix-it, preslash, recovery Summary: Sometimes when things are broken all you can do is find a new way to be...though that's not necessarily a bad thing. Word Count: 2289

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Title: Silver Fox Tony Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: Tumblr Square Filled: T1 - [Picture of old Tony from comics] Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: art of silver fox silver fox Tony

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Title: Damsels (And Others) In Distress Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: AO3 Square Filled: K1 - Damsels (And Others) In Distress Ship: WinterIron Rating: Not Rated Major Tags: prank wars, fluff and humor, Science Bros Summary: In which there is hot pink paint and tons of laughter. Word Count: 715

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Title: Abandonment Issues - Your Guide to Fixer Uppers Collaborator: ironhusbands Link: Tumblr Square Filled: A1 - Abandonment Issues Ship: IronHusbands Rating: Gen Major Tags: moodboard Summary: Where Tony and Rhodes buy abandoned buildings, rebuild them, and have their own magazine.

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Title: Cuddle Pile (Whose limbs are these?) Collaborator: LBibliophile Link: AO3 Square Filled: T4 - Puzzle Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: Avengers family, poetry Summary: After a hard day/night/fight, nothing is better than curling up in a pile with all your friends… at least, until someone has to get up Word Count:  245

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Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: Tumblr Square Filled: A3 - free space Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: art Summary: Some…faun druid idfk 😂

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Title: now the sun shines on us Collaborator: cvdmus Link: AO3 Square Filled: K4 — science and magic Ship: FrostIron Rating: Gen Major Tags: Science Bros, Tony Stark has a heart, marriage proposal Summary: Loki comes to Tony Stark with a proposal. And Tony is a simple man, he’ll of course agree. Word Count: 2739

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Collaborator: lronhusbands Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K5 - Attacked by a Creature Ship: IronHusbands Rating: Gen Major Tags: moodboard Summary: Rhodes stepped into the kitchen to find his fiance with a kitten on one shoulder, two climbing his leg, and one sitting at his feet.  “Tones?”  “The timer for feeding time went off and they started yelling,” Tony said.  “Oh Tones,” Rhodes said quietly, picking off the two kittens climbing Tony’s leg, they yelled at him.  “I’m not prepared to be a mother,”  Rhodes laughed.

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Title: Denial Is A Drug I Don't Need Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: AO3 Square Filled: T2 - Denial Ship: WinterIron Rating: Not Rated Major Tags: drabble, preslash, hopeful ending Summary: When Bucky confessed, Tony walked away. It was the stupidest decision he'd ever made. Word Count: 100

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Collaborator: lronhusbands Link: Tumblr Square Filled: S2 - AU: Dragon Rider Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: moodboard Summary: where Tony has a dragon and generally he’s a badass

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Title: Mission: Mothering Collaborator: 27dragons Link: AO3 Square Filled: T2 - Image: Rhodey Hug Ship: MIT Bros Rating: Gen Major Tags: MIT era, protectiveness, Howard's A+ parenting Summary: The first time Rhodey invites Tony to go with him on spring break, he has a mission... Word Count: 817

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Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: AO3 Square Filled: S2 - Tony In Workshop Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: moonboard Summary: Workshop Tony moodboard

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Title: T3- Flutter Collaborator: thudworm Link: AO3 Square Filled: T3 - Flutter Ship: Tony & Thor Rating: Gen Major Tags: drabble, introspection Summary: The first time Tony goes out flying for fun with Thor is a revelation. Word Count: 100

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Collaborator: newnewyorker93 Link: Tumblr Square Filled: K4 - eating disorders Ship: none Rating: Gen Major Tags: food, moodboard Summary: Inspired by this post by @tonystark5ever discussing Tony’s relationship with food + trauma.

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Title: Plumes of Smoke Collaborator: deathofthestars Link: AO3 Square Filled: R4 - fears appear in reality Ship: Stony Rating: Gen Major Tags: mpreg, medieval AU, war, angst, open ending Summary: Tony lies awake at night worried over Steve's future. Maybe its for good reason. Word Count: 618

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Title: Nothing Burns Like The Cold Collaborator: Trashcanakin Link: AO3 Square Filled: K4 - Battle/Fight/Confrontation Ship: Tony & Steve Rating: Not Rated Major Tags: not Steve friendly, Dark Tony, Tony needs a hug Summary: Tony Stark has struggled, suffered; been beaten down again and again. Friendships and family bonds broken, shattered. Tragedy can change a man. Is the team ready for the outcome of disaster? Word Count: 708

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Title: It's Good to Know Collaborator: SierraNovembr Link: AO3 Square Filled: A3 - free square Ship: WinterIron Rating: Teen Major Tags: kisses Summary: It should hurt; it should burn and ache to admit to the fella he's gone on that Bucky might be a bleeding mess inside while at the same time clinging to the hope Tony can love him anyway. Word Count: 754