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As a lighthouse keeper Thomas Lawrence's daily routine has been the same for many years.
A new fisherman on his shore was not a part of it.Lawrellini week 2025- free AU day!
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“Do you really dislike him that much?” Thomas asked with a pained expression
“I don’t dislike him at all.”
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missing scene from my bellinitez that focuses on thomas and aldoSeries
- Part 2 of P&P
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To people who don't know him Aldo Bellini can seem harsh. Calculated. Robotic even.
To people who don't know Vincent Benitez, he might seem rash. Careless. Naive.The search for secretary of state might prove difficult.
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What if Pride and Prejudice but Elizabeth Bennet is the Pope and Darcy is the former Secretary of state
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- Part 1 of P&P
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“I was proud of how far you have come. I thought I finally saw the man Thomas deemed worthy of his vote five times. I thought how lucky he was, to stand by your side all these years and watch you grow into the man you are today.” This time it was Vincent who turned his gaze, contemplating.
“Selfishly, I thought of my part in this. Would you indulge me, and let me know if I am correct, that I was somewhat helpful in your journey?”
Aldo let out a small huff of laughter.
“Somewhat?"
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Lawrence and Bellini parted ways after seminary, but after being sent to his friend's home town in New York, old sparks have been reignited. and have been driving Thomas positively mad.
His decision to spend as little time with him alone as possible backfires, as they are both sent together on a two day long roadtrip.Series
- Part 1 of Time
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all that heaven will allow by riversdark
Fandoms: Conclave (2024), Conclave - Robert Harris
31 Dec 2025
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Innocent is looking out of the window as though he can see something more there than the blackness of a howling winter night. “I find myself wishing for his guidance.”
“If it is of any comfort,” Aldo tries, “He trusted Thomas to steer the Church through the Conclave. He was sure of his integrity like he was of no one else’s here. And Thomas has complete faith in you. You can be sure of his counsel.”
“I know I can. He’s been a blessing.” At the mention of Thomas, Innocent had brightened, but there is something searching in his expression when he looks back at Aldo, like he hadn’t quite gotten the answer he wanted.
Or: Aldo and Vincent discover that they have some things in common.
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- Part 1 of it takes a leap of faith
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28 Nov 2025
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is there anything better than aldo bellini being loved all around while believing he is not
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It is the Thomas/Aldo Persuasion au!
Seven years after calling off their engagement, Aldo Bellini, the author, becomes reacquainted with his lost love, the painter, Thomas Lawrence. But Aldo is still keeping secrets and Thomas is still angry- can they mend their fractured relationship? Perhaps a trip to the seaside might help...
written for the LawrelliniWeek2025 prompt 'period drama au'
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- Part 1 of Conclave Persuasion AU 'verse
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Aldo has never really been one to think much about penance.
“We honor God in a multitude of ways,” he’d told Thomas once. “I agree that discomfort is useful. We learn to turn away from our sins and commit to do better. I don't understand what mutilating yourself in His name is meant to accomplish. We were not put in this world to suffer, Thomas."
Thomas had been quiet for a long time. "It is a different thing, though," he'd said finally. "You will agree on that much at least. Self-harm is a sin. Self-flagellation has a place in doctrine."
Aldo had winced. "Next thing you'll tell me is you've joined Opus Dei. You don’t think confession is enough? Prayer?”
“I think mortification of the flesh has its place,” he’d said absently, eyes faraway.
“Does it serve a purpose, though, apart from hurting you? Does senseless pain really bring you any closer to Him?”
Thomas had barely flinched. Aldo had felt possessed by the urge to grab his jaw and direct him forward, look at me, look!
“We must repent, Aldo,” he’d said simply. "By whatever means necessary."
He’s always thought Thomas did enough repentance as it was for the two of them. He thinks he understands better now.
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01 Sep 2025
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Another one hundred thousand points to lawrellinitez
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Thirty-five years ago, a young Aldo Bellini wrote a letter.
Now, Cardinal Lawrence is left unattended, and—as is his nature—does some poking around. He's not sure why there's a letter in Cardinal Bellini's desk, and he's especially unsure why it's addressed to him.
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- Part 2 of Wounds
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25 Jul 2025
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this mean bitch is getting what she deserves (tender love and care)
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“You’d like him, you know,” Thomas said.
“I do like him,” Aldo said automatically, twirling the stem of his wine glass, looking into its deep red like it was a scrying mirror.
“I mean as a friend. If you spent more time with him. You have a lot in common.”
“Do we use the same shampoo?” asked Aldo, raising an eyebrow. Thomas gave him a warning look but his mouth was tugging up.
“You’re both stubborn,” he said bluntly.
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Cardinals like Thomas Lawrence and Aldo Bellini know all too well how slowly things move within the walls of the Vatican. But with Vincent Benítez's election cracking their world open, and the new Pope cutting away the old branches to make room for the new, both find that change is flooding in everywhere, mostly within themselves.