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Applied Apologetics: A Field Guide by RoadsideFlower
Fandoms: Soul Eater (Anime & Manga)
25 Jan 2026
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Okay, so things didn't go according to plan. It was risky, he almost died, yada yada. Spirit knows. That's why—despite it being the right call—he took his verbal lashing with grace (somewhat) and he said sorry (technically).
Problem is, Stein still won't let it go. He keeps wanting to talk about it. And Spirit is, unfortunately, allergic to that kind of accountability. Also unfairness. Which, by the way, is what Stein is.
Luckily, the art of apologizing was part of Kid's curriculum growing up. He has plenty of knowledge to bestow upon his bickering faculty.
- Kid's thrilled to help Spirit structure a science-backed apology.
- Stein's thrilled to see something go into Spirit's ear without immediately falling out the other.
- And Spirit... well, he's thrilled to have Stein not-angry.
...But also to make him pay.Set after "Emotional Support Himbo: Please Don’t Ask How He’s Doing" and contains some references, but you don't need to read it first.
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- Part 4 of Emotional Support Himbo Chronicles
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Emotional Support Himbo: Please Don’t Ask How He’s Doing by RoadsideFlower
Fandoms: Soul Eater (Anime & Manga)
26 Dec 2025
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A grief comedy starring one man, one son, and a thousand bad coping mechanisms.
It’s been a month since Lord Death’s passing. Kid, newly ascended and freshly coronated, has thrown himself into work, wearing composure like a mask. He strives to be everything everyone needs: a leader, a symbol, a son who doesn’t falter.
But beneath the surface, the ache lingers. Grief doesn’t fade with duty.
What comforts Kid most is knowing he’s not the only one who didn’t get the memo to move on—and that Spirit, in all his flawed tenderness, offers distraction not to erase the pain, but to make space for surviving it. Usually with bad jokes, worse timing, and hot tea (take that as you will).
And maybe, in helping Kid heal, Spirit might finally begin to forgive himself.
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- Part 1 of Emotional Support Himbo Chronicles
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Sweat, Souls, and Soundtracks (Spirit's Greatest Hits Vol. 2) by RoadsideFlower
Fandoms: Soul Eater (Anime & Manga)
20 Oct 2025
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“A sound soul dwells within a sound mind and a sound body.”
When Kid comes across Spirit mid-training, it’s clear the man takes the saying very seriously. Kid suspects he might’ve misinterpreted the “sound” part, though. Who gave this man a Walkman?
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- Part 3 of Emotional Support Himbo Chronicles
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The faculty of DWMA meet up every Thursday afternoon for hot drinks, mild chaos, and questionable snacks. This week, it's Stein's turn to provide the treats.
He's forsaken his German roots and brought something savoury—for the Greater Good, of course.
It is time to show everyone what real bread is.
The reception is... let's say, mixed.
Prepare for rye, banter, and Spirit getting dramatically manhandled.
Minor update September 7, a few tweaks for emotional clarity, flow, and increased loving cruelty. And new Title, sorry. ;)
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- Part 2 of Emotional Support Himbo Chronicles
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Flowey gets bored and decides to change up one of his runs. Papyrus presents an interesting project, for the moment.
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I’ve reread this in its entirety at least yearly since—what, 2018? And I still sob like a baby every time. Extremely hurty. Very inspiring for emotionally volatile writers.