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"And when is your birthday, little Angel?"

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"Gunther stopped by today."

"What's he doing out in this weather? It's snowing like crazy."

"...He doesn't live here?"

"Not that I know of."

"Hm."

"I wish you wouldn't drink. It won't warm you up."

"Hm. I put down the glass, you keep me warm, then."

"Deal."

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Ooh Piers Atkinson (the designer / maker) posted a better look at V's year zero mitre!

Credit: Piers Atkinsons Instagram

Really glad for the look at the details for my cosplay project!

Edit: Credit link redone because it seems the direct link to the post itself was broken so I've linked their Instagram profile instead...

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happy autism awareness day to all the girls who had “ friends” growing up who were actually bullying them . to the girls who always sat alone in the grass and wondered why nobody wanted to talk . to the girls who spoke to animals like they were listening . to the girls who created a little world in their room . to the girls who always felt ashamed for how deeply they love things and how passionately they enjoyed media . to the girls who covered their ears when they were overwhelmed by everything . to the girls who carrying a special thing around to feel safe . to the girls who never understood what they did wrong to feel so lonely . to the girls who were diagnosed later in life because they weren’t little boys who liked trains. you are so special and beautiful and you’re not worse for it, you love deeply and that is so wonderful please never try to push that down . I LOVE YOU !!!!!

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POOR THINGS!! his ass does not care! someone get them a towel </3

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"Damn this thing."

"Trouble with the pipes, lad?"

"…"

"Cornelia always goes for the plumbing when she's upset."

"Cornelia?"

"Why… She's my wife."

"You must be Gunther, then."

"Have we met before?"

"No. Your son mentioned you."

"Did he? Why… Goodness, I haven't seen him in such a long time."

"Mhm. I am Gregor Kosich. I am here with my wife, Oepheliae. And our horses."

"Well, then, it is a pleasure to meet you, Gregor. What brings you to the hotel so late in the year?"

"I am the winter caretaker. Just someone to keep the fire going and the maintenance up while no one's here."

"Ah! Very good. Though, I must tell you, you must literally keep the fires burning."

"…What? Why?"

"Gunther?"

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Day 0.

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Jocelin carmes

digital illustration

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"This place is wild. Windenburg is so pretty."

"It feels good to be home."

"Bella and I ought to take our leave, Gregor. Just remember, you might not have phone service, but there's a radio in the basement that works well enough."

"Right. So-... How long has your family owned this place?"

"Goodness, I believe my great-great-great-great grandparents owned it first. Lolita and her husband, Arturo."

"My parents owned it before me-- Gunther and Cornelia-- and... Now it's under my care."

"Cassandra doesn't want anything to do with it."

"Why?"

"I'm not sure."

"I love this place... For real, Gregor. It's gorgeous, the horses have room to run... It's comfortable."

"Would you stay, if we could?"

"I would."

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"Wake up. Oepheliae. WAKE UP."

"What?... What's that smell--? Watcher, the house is on fire!"

"Come here. Follow me. I've got you."

"We've got a fire. We need help. It spread fast."

"Watcher have mercy... The whole house?"

"Even the nails had damn near melted."

"And... Oepheliae, the horses-...?"

"They're alright. They're boarding here in Willow Creek for a bit, Uncle Mort. But... I do know that I can't keep them there long."

"Why not?"

"We can't afford to."

"Say no more. I-... Have an offer. For Gregor, rather."

"?..."

"The Lolita Hotel. My family has been running it for quite a long time. We need a caretaker on the off-season. No one wants to go trudging through the snow for a weekend there at this time of year."

"But the horses-?..."

"There's a small stable on the property from the old days. You wouldn't have to board them."

"Now, it can get a little cabin fever-y up there, but I think the two of you will be alright. I just need the lights running and the fire going."

"...What's the pay like?"

"Name your price. A good caretaker is hard to come by."

"Maybe it'll be good for us. A whole winter together."

"Nice place, too."

"Hah. I guess this is our honeymoon."

"It is now."

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me, after accidentally recreating these pictures at their wedding:

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who else knows the feeling of being extremely underrepresented in a very specific debate in a very specific fandom

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Love Day, Spring of [REDACTED YEAR].

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I'm not letting anything spoil it.