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    When did this come to pass? When did these feelings, the ones that he pushed down deep into his gut, bubble up and start to fester at the surface? When did the thought of taking another to warm his bed, cause such a strife in his heart? This wasn’t meant to happen…this was sinful and devilish, thoughts of hellfire and brimstone should have kept the temptations away. And yet, there he was, about to throw it all away, the chance at a warm night with company, the chance of a future partner, the chance at a normal life. And for what? A mere thought of sin?

    All of these thoughts swirled in Henry’s mind as he made his way up to where Hans was staying. This could be the very last time that they saw each other, Henry might not have been a knight from birth, but he knew the odds.

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    There is a kind of sadness that pervades the hearts and minds of every Revacholian, a kind of unspoken loneliness that lingers through the iron-tinged marine layer and emanates from the smokestacks, a looming threat that echoes off the cloud layer.

    Often it sounds of aerostatic blades and looks of search lights dancing over rooftops, and so, Kim can't sleep, too stuck on thinking about the quietness of Martinaise.

    Of Harry."

     

    Kim Kitsuragi works his first case with Harry since Martinase. Journaling his descent into madness as he moves closer to becoming a full fledged member of the 41st and falls further and further into Harrys orbit.

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    Do you think about countries outside of Revachol and start to cry? Do you read fanfiction and see a bit of worldbuilding and wonder if it’s canon or not? Do you go onto FAYDE and see a line and go “how do you even get that line was that true the whole time?” Do you not know how much of Elysium is Fantasy France and you’re too afraid to ask? Well have I got the fic for you!
    The worldbuilding of Elysium is complicated, detailed, and often hidden behind skill checks. It is precise and vague and subjective and overwhelming, just like real life. This atlas hopes to streamline and organize the traditional FAYDE search process, clarify details, and note when the real world influences are notable and draw upon that. And wrap it all up in a colloquial bow because otherwise it’d be impossible for me to read my own work without my brain glazing over.

    Complete with aside breakdowns from the author over subjects such as “oh my god a dormant volcano is taller than two Everests”, “what the fuck is up with tzaraath that’s not how prion diseases work what the fuck”, and “why do I have to learn about time!”

    Version 1.02; Updated September 13, 2023

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    “Why couldn’t you let me die?” Viktor asked softly. He did not blame Jayce; hell, Viktor would do all he could if their roles were switched. “You must’ve known my lungs…”

    “Because I love you.” Jayce admitted. Matter of fact. With the same natural reverence as he spoke of hextech and smithing. Using the same ease with which he said his own name. “Because I loved you and it was too late and it drove me to desperation. I love you.”

    Viktor was at once too cold and too hot. His heart was beating hard into his ribcage as his tongue twisted over itself. “And…I-I…Jayce, I—”

    “I know you love me.” Jayce’s grin only had the slightest tinge of bitterness as he bumped his head against Viktor’s. “It’s fairly…obvious when I’m actually fucking paying attention. I know you love me. You were…waiting for me. You were waiting for so fucking long…”

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    “This is wrong,” Jayce rasped, his voice strained with torment, so unlike the Jayce that had left mere hours ago to dance and drink and make merry and maybe even make love to the beautiful Mel Medarda. “This is too far back, I shouldn’t be here—”

    This Jayce was like a wild animal, bearded and shaggy, furious and heartbroken.

    The huge weapon thudded to the floor once again, and Viktor finally dared to speak.

    “Jayce, is that… you?”

    Stewing in his loneliness, research assistant Viktor witnesses an Anomaly take place in the laboratory he shares with Jayce Talis, potentially altering life as they know it (or might never come to know).

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