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Hiatus

Okay, I’ve done my best. I just can’t seem to get the motivation to write for this right now. Maybe one day I’ll come back to this fandom and continue this blog the way it deserves. If people wish, I’ll post a bullet-point list of what I was wanting to happen in the next few parts.

For now, however, this blog is on hiatus indefinitely.

Thank you for the continued support and my thanks to all the citizens who contributed to it and made it what it is. 

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I've an announcement to make regarding this blog.

I know it was inactive for a while as I dealt with school and motivation issues. I also know I promised to work on it once the semester was finished. Well, I need to talk about that.

My motivation to do this blog has been at the absolute lowest for a bit now. I've also strayed away from the fandom for now with only a slight hope of coming back any time soon. I also have a lot more on my plate than I thought I would right now.

All this to say: this blog might go on hiatus for the foreseeable future. I did, and still do, have plans for the plotline and had been getting ready to transition to a new plot point before I lost motivation. I'll try to work on writing that out (maybe throw my current hyperfixation into the background if that's what it takes to keep it going) sometime soon.

I'll keep you updated. In the meantime, thank you for your patience with me.

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I know this blog has been inactive for a while and I’m grateful for you guys’ patience on that. School has been difficult this semester and my mental health hasn’t been great. I promise I’m working on something big for this (tying up loose ends and moving on to another story arc) so I’d like to ask for just a bit more patience.

Finals will be over in a few weeks and I’ll have a lot of time open to work on this blog then.

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"Oh, Mr. Arrowwood, thank you so much. My wife was so suspicious of that letter but I'm sure she'll come around when she see these. Absolutely gorgeous hooks. So... tell me how was the ball? And the prince?" - the baker (sorry the baker has been having an interesting week 🙃)

(My apologies for pestering to answer this and then ghosting this blog, school got really busy really quickly and this fell through the cracks.)

Virgil smiled, wiping a drop of sweat off his forehead with his wrist. “It’s no trouble at all, it’s been a busy day for all of us.” He smiled at the praise. “Only my best for a gift.”

Virgil was happy to oblige and talked with the baker about the ball for quite a while. Soon, the clock in the town square chimed the hour and Virgil startled. “Is it that time already? I’d expected to be at the castle by then. My apologies, Baker, but I must close shop early.”

He bustled about, gathering a few finely crafted items into a satchel. “I have a few special deliveries to make.”

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my calendar said it was on the 28th but chabad.org said it was today so

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Virgil pulled out a piece of paper and a quill pen, sitting beside a lit candle in the early hours of the morning.

“Miss Baker,

Your purchase is now ready to be picked up at your convenience. Your final cost comes out to three silver pieces. One of those gold pieces is acceptable as I have a few silver pieces to give in change.”

He folded the paper in thirds and sealed it with a red wax seal in the shape of a hammer, his business seal.

He then walked to the bakers’ shop, breathing in the crisp air of the early morning. There was a spring in his step as he went, his eyes taking in the colorful flowers growing from the multiple window boxes he passed on his way. He slid the sealed letter under the bakers door and made his way back.

He tied his hair back, pulling it away from his face and somewhat messily down his back before he propped the door open and heated the forge, beginning his day.

Everyone is open for questions.

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Virgil pulled out a piece of paper and a quill pen, sitting beside a lit candle in the early hours of the morning.

“Miss Baker,

Your purchase is now ready to be picked up at your convenience. Your final cost comes out to three silver pieces. One of those gold pieces is acceptable as I have a few silver pieces to give in change.”

He folded the paper in thirds and sealed it with a red wax seal in the shape of a hammer, his business seal.

He then walked to the bakers’ shop, breathing in the crisp air of the early morning. There was a spring in his step as he went, his eyes taking in the colorful flowers growing from the multiple window boxes he passed on his way. He slid the sealed letter under the bakers door and made his way back.

He tied his hair back, pulling it away from his face and somewhat messily down his back before he propped the door open and heated the forge, beginning his day.

Everyone is open for questions.

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Virgil pulled out a piece of paper and a quill pen, sitting beside a lit candle in the early hours of the morning.

“Miss Baker,

Your purchase is now ready to be picked up at your convenience. Your final cost comes out to three silver pieces. One of those gold pieces is acceptable as I have a few silver pieces to give in change.”

He folded the paper in thirds and sealed it with a red wax seal in the shape of a hammer, his business seal.

He then walked to the bakers’ shop, breathing in the crisp air of the early morning. There was a spring in his step as he went, his eyes taking in the colorful flowers growing from the multiple window boxes he passed on his way. He slid the sealed letter under the bakers door and made his way back.

He tied his hair back, pulling it away from his face and somewhat messily down his back before he propped the door open and heated the forge, beginning his day.

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Everyone is open for questions.

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Looking into glassblowing as a possible future plot point.

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How would they react if a child hurt themselves (like fell and scraped their knees or something) with no parents in sight?

Virgil: Looks around for the parent and, when none comes forward, will swoop in and pick them up. He’ll take care of them and talk with them, joking to the point that the kid forgets they fell. He’ll stay with them until a guardian arrives or until night falls, at which point he’ll take them to the orphanage.

Logan: Won’t hesitate to pick them up and methodically care for them. He’s a bit stiffer than Virgil but can get the kid talking. He’ll then bring them back to their parents or, if the kid says they don’t have parents, will put them in the care of a trusted official.

Patton: Will pick them up in an instant to care for them. He’ll joke around and have the kid almost rolling with giggles. When the parents come to collect them, he’ll reluctantly hand them over. He’s glad to have the child back with their parents but sad to have them leave as he enjoys the company of children.

Remus: Will look around for help as he’s quite awkward with children. When no help presents itself, he’ll pick them up but hold them away from himself slightly and care for them, being as gentle as if the child were made of glass. He’ll then pass them off to the nearest adult or any guardian that presents themself.

Roman: Will pick the child up and care for them instantly, regaling them with exaggerated tales of battles (but have the gore taken out) until the child is enraptured and ignores the injury. He’ll then wander around with them until someone offers to find the parents or a guardian comes forward.

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How would each of them react to a cat stuck in a tree? (did you see this from campfire au?)

(Yes, I did steal borrow this from the campfire au.) For the sake of simplicity, I’m only gonna use the main sides. If you want to see the others’ reactions, feel free to specifically request them!

Virgil: He wouldn’t hesitate to scale the tree and rescue the cat, probably scratching his hands up if he’s not wearing his work gloves.

Logan: He would analyze the best way up the tree that would be least likely to injure him or the cat.

Patton: He’s the most likely to find someone else to help him get it down. He’d stay with the cat the whole time, talking to it and keeping it company until help arrived.

Remus: He is also the one to shoot up the tree, tearing at least his sleeves in the process but making that cat feel incredibly safe while doing so.

Roman: Would hang onto some of the lower branches to get the cat but end up getting help if in formal wear. If he’s in training/mess clothes he’d climb the tree himself.

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I’ve been seeing another ask blog do this and it’s really cute so I think I’ll try it here.

Send in questions like ‘what would their reaction be if someone ____’ or ‘how would each of them react if ____’

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(Ooc)

The prince and the smith²

XD accidentally, yeah.

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Your highness, do you require anything? Is there anything you'd like me to see too? Mr. Arrowwood did seem to quite enjoy your company tonight, Sir Logan. -Mx. Star

Logan smiled as he walked with them to his study, undoing his cufflinks as he went. “I don’t believe I will require anything more from you tonight, Mx. Star. I do thank you for your diligence and attention as I don’t think this event would have been as successful without you. Please, go home and enjoy the rest of your night.”

They looked at him expectantly as they reached the study.

His smile softened, becoming almost wistful. “Yes, it does seem that he enjoyed tonight. I know I greatly enjoyed having him around. Perhaps I should call him up the castle tomorrow to discuss how the bookends and Patton’s hairpiece is coming.” He went into his study, still mumbling to himself about Virgil Arrowwood.

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So, your Grace, I take it you've made a decision? -Harold the dignitary addressing Roman

Roman sighed. “I can’t give him what he wants, Harold. I’m not good at reading other peoples emotions, I don’t know how to court someone the way he wants, long walks bore me to death and I’d rather hack something to bits than lie on a hill for a few hours.” He shook his head. “Besides, it wasn’t that hard of a decision to make when I saw the way Remus looked at him.”

Someone across the room, talking with Prince Logan and the long haired man, caught Roman’s eye. He stared at the black clad man with curiosity. It seems Roman wasn’t as heartbroken as he makes himself out to be.

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Virgil is open for questions

Logan is open for questions

Patton is open for questions

Remus is open for questions

Roman is open for questions

Nate is open for questions

Emile is open for questions

Remy is open for questions

Thomas is open for questions

Nico is open for questions

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Also headcanoning that I would be very fricken jealous of Patton's wardrobe for it's range of colors and presentations 🥺🥲 i want his clothes, Ace.

Patton’s wardrobe is goals, honestly.