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  1. Public Bookmark 86

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    Will Smitch Hockey's back dimples are a gift from God.

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    17 Jul 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 21

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    Murmuring soft, quiet reassurance to each other, Will’s cries had eventually lessened, and Mack’s cheeks were finally wiped dry when a faint wail — a baby’s cry — was heard from the hallway. Will stilled, his fist curling in Mack’s hoodie.

    A knock echoed from the door, the wails getting exceptionally louder. A nurse in light green scrubs rolled in a white hospital bassinet that squeaked with each movement. “He’s a beautiful, healthy baby boy,” She announced, coming to a halt at Will’s bedside. Mack jolted up, immediately rising to his feet. “Congratulations, you two.”

     

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    Will's a little emotional after giving birth.

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    15 Jul 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 98

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    "S'okay. We'll have a better one next year. Just the two of us, we'll—"

    "Three of us," Mack says, quiet.

    Will keeps going for a second before it catches. "—we'll get the good spot on the — huh?" He frowns, hazy. "Three of who."

    "Next year." Mack's voice isn't working right. "Next year there's gonna be three of us, Smitty."

    OR: everybody knew before they did. everybody was also wrong. mostly.

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    12 Jul 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 33

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    Mydei always prided himself on his outstanding self control, really he'd never be caught doing something like this usually. This was all Phainons doing.

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    08 Jul 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 58

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    In a low tone, Nikador spoke, “And just what exactly are you doing here upon Kephale’s altar?”

    Phainon's pale lashes fluttered, catching the light with grace. It was truly remarkable how such an innocent face could conceal the deepest desires of men within. Had it not been for all this coquettish meandering, presenting himself as part of a fertility ritual to the gods, he might have seemed entirely angelic.

    “Why, performing my nightly prayers, as every faithful servant should.”

    Amidst the eternal hunt against his sworn rival, Nikador stumbles upon a unique offering to the gods and rightfully stakes his claim.

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    08 Jul 2026