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Astarion spends a day in his greenhouse gardens, reminiscing on his past, and how he got to where he is today, including the first time he met Gale.
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Gale's head did a quick tilt of curiosity as he looked over the rim of his glasses at the grand bouquet that had been delivered. It was bursting with flora—carnations, gladiolas, lisianthis, statice, hydrangeas, larkspur, and delphinium—all in varying shades of purple. It was beautiful as it sat, perfectly fanned out at all angles, in the clear vase it arrived in.
His finger ran over the delicate petal of one of the hydrangeas. "Why send a bouquet to a florist shop?"
A snort came behind him as his friend, Jen, worked on an arrangement for an upcoming wedding. He turned to see her blowing her blunt black bangs up from where forehead.
"Maybe this mystery person is running out of ideas," she said as she snipped the end off a rose.
Gale grunted in response and responded with only one word. "Perhaps."
A sigh escaped him as one hand fell on his hip and the other scratched at his beard. It truly was a perplexing situation.
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Gale has a secret admirer and he’s not exactly great at taking hints.
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Hello! Welcome to Waterdeep! by TheBusyBaker for pretty_sick_actually
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
29 Mar 2026
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Gale is Waterdeep’s #1 tour guide. He prides himself in a great tour along with fun facts and crucial information any tourist would be happy to have while visiting.
Gale is one good review away from a raise, but can he get that review when a group of tourists cause nothing but chaos and test his patience?
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Astarion spins Gale with a quickness he's sure leaves the wizard a bit dizzy. He takes Gale's hands in his and lift them, firmly planting them against the barn's weathered wall. He slides one of his own hands down and grips Gale's waist, squeezing slightly.
He leans forward so his lips press near Gale's ear.
"You know I love you, don't you?" He murmurs, voice rasping. "That I would go to the ends of the world for you? To care for you? Cherish you?"
He hears Gale swallow before he answers. "I-I do, yes."
"Then you will trust me, correct? To do as I please with you and please you in return?"
"Always, Astarion."
Astarion grins like the cat that's just caught the mouse. "That's my good boy."
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Astarion finds Gale in heat and as the wizard’s Alpha, Astarion takes his role very seriously.
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Lae’zel paced across the kitchen, phone held to her ear as she listened to the person on the other end. Halsin was leaning against a counter, arms folded across his chest. Large fingers came up to wipe at his tired eyes.
It was two in the morning on a Tuesday. The sound of a phone ringing had woken them up. They both shot out of bed. Only one type of call came at such an hour.
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A foster child comes into the Silverboughs home and they find that this little boy nestles in their hearts more than they expected
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I’ll Give It To Someone Special by TheBusyBaker for purplemilk27
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games)
18 Dec 2025
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Gale attends a pub Christmas party that isn’t exactly the most exciting event of the evening. He’s only promised to go because his dear friend, Karlach, invited him.
When he ends up alone, he finds another way to have some fun and it involves a beautiful stranger across the bar.
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Roasted by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game)
09 Dec 2025
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Astarion is employed at a coffee shop while he strives to raise in the ranks of the fashion world, modeling for high end designers and magazines.
Gale is an author who has recently topped the bestsellers list. He has it all now, according to his agent who also happens to be his ex, but he still feels as if he lacks something.
When their paths come together, they find that a life worth living is better in good company.
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- Part 1 of Coffee Boys
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Astarion and Gale frequent the same diner on the same day at the same time every single week. They make they their dislikes known to whoever is (un)lucky enough to serve them, and will make their problems everyone else’s.
Why do they keep coming back if they hate the place?
Brett is wondering that too.
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Jenevelle has a near perfect life. Her parents adore her, her grades are high, and she has a balanced social/school life.
Then, a force of nature in the form of goofy grinned tower of a woman named Karlach comes into her life and she realizes maybe there was something missing all along.
All is well until Karlach wants proof that Jenevelle’s there for her, for them.
It’s all or nothing.
Can Jenevelle blossom into who she truly is?
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All My Love by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
26 Oct 2025
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Astarion wracked his brain. Surely he would have remembered such a delectable creature at school functions. He imagined the tiny classroom and then it hit him.
The man often lingered near the back, a wallflower amongst the thorns that was the PTO. How hadn't Astarion given him attention before.
Oh, yes. That's right. He was focused on preventing sticky hands from touching him.
A blush blossomed across the man's face. "Well, um, thank you. Usually compliments are directed towards my intelligence, not my appearance."
"What a pity." Astarion waved a hand, dismissing the comment. "Come to me anytime if you're looking to be buttered up, um…"
"Gale. My name's Gale." Gale offered a shy hand, waiting to shake Astarion's and after, pointing at his daughter. "And that's Penelope."
"Astarion, and my…my daughter. Her name is Iris."
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Astarion is suddenly a father after a kid appears at his door and he meets Gale and his daughter at the park.
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Dark Days and Neon Nights by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
10 Oct 2025
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Astarion works summers at The Gate amusement park. He spends his days operating Bat Out Of Hell, the most popular ride at the park. It isn’t the ideal job, but he endures, wanting to one day provide not only for himself, but his siblings who are still under the care of their controlling and manipulative father.
Much to his chagrin, he’s been forced to take the new employee, Gale Dekarios, under his wing.
Meanwhile, Gale is only hoping to survive one season without Astarion ripping his head off. He needs this opportunity or everything he’s worked for may go up in smoke.
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Two of Wands by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
09 Aug 2025
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- Part 4 of Coffee Boys
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Lemon-Aid by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
24 Jul 2025
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Gale has one goal in mind: Make enough money to buy a LEGO set
He sets up a lemonade stand in hopes of reaching that goal.
The only problem is…
His neighbor, Astarion, intends to interfere with that.
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Listen…This is the greatest thing I’ve ever done
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Gale has been gravely injured during what should have been another simple night for Astarion.
Astarion will seek out any way to bring what is his back and will do it by any means, even if that requires losing a part of himself in the process.
For the Flash Fic Challenge Prompt: A fey bargain goes wrong and they wake up in a version of Faerun where they never met. Only one of them remembers. The other just thinks they’re a stranger
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Star meet new man. Man doesn’t shut up.
(Ignore that I forget the words sun and moon were one syllable and didn’t include them 🥴)
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Swamps and Soirées by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game)
21 Feb 2025
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Constance had lived a life alone in a swamp for as long as she could remember. She didn’t interact with others. She only ventured into the city when it was needed. And she never sought out love.
Until one day, a curious wizard appears at her door.
A twist on a Cinderella story involving a warlock, a wizard, and a celebration ball.
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Find Myself In You by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
16 Feb 2025
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They have everything they could want in a good marriage - a beautiful home, successful careers, and are waited on by their hired staff daily.
But as the years go by, Tav realizes her and Astarion’s own relationship is becoming strained. They barely speak to one another most days. Fearful of losing what they once had, Tav makes plans for a getaway to surprise Astarion.
Unfortunately, there’s a storm brewing on the horizon and they soon have to make their own fun for the weekend.
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Roasted: The V-Day Edition by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
13 Feb 2025
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Astarion and Gale are spending their first Valentine’s Day together. Each of them have their own plans for the day. Can they successfully pull it together or will everything go up in smoke?
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- Part 3 of Coffee Boys
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The Mess - Part Four: The Event by TheBusyBaker
Fandoms: Baldur's Gate (Video Games), Forgotten Realms (Roleplaying Game), Dungeons & Dragons (Roleplaying Game)
27 Jan 2025
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- Part 4 of The Mess