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1. just because i'm alive, why do you smile so much? by solvexa for asteronomical

   Fandoms: Project Hail Mary (2026), Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir  

   • Mature
   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   11 Jul 2026

   Tags

   • Graphic Depictions Of Violence
   • Ryland Grace/Rocky
   • Ryland Grace
   • Rocky (Project Hail Mary)
   • Alternate Universe - Modern Setting
   • Human Rocky (Project Hail Mary)
   • Human Rocky (Project Hail Mary) Looks Like James Ortiz
   • Hurt/Comfort
   • Self-Harm
   • Psychological Trauma
   • Suicide Attempt
   • Mental Anguish
   • Blood and Gore
   • Dead Dove: Do Not Eat
   • Angst with a Hopeful Ending
   • Ryland Grace Needs a Hug

   Summary

   Eventually, he felt separated from people. Just as ice chips away from the main formation, so does Grace from society as he inevitably becomes a shell of his former self. Smiles dissipate, and the mask of pretend chisels away to reveal the piece beneath. What remains is merely the figment of the man he once was.

   —

   Grace falls deep into a negative spiral, and eventually succumbs to the desire of his intrusive thoughts. He just wants to be saved.

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