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1. When Flesh Burns, It Does Not Bleed by prelovedsinner

   Fandoms: Project Hail Mary (2026), Iron Lung (2026)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Work in Progress

   19 Jul 2026

   Tags

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   • The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung)/Ryland Grace
   • Ryland Grace
   • The Convict | Simon (Iron Lung)
   • The Convict | Simon Needs a Hug (Iron Lung)
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort
   • Fluff
   • Ryland Grace is a Mess
   • Flirting
   • Fast Burn
   • Forced Proximity
   • Voice Kink
   • Other Additional Tags to Be Added
   • Talking About Feelings
   • Post-Canon: Project Hail Mary
   • Canon Divergence - Iron Lung (2026)
   • Flirting Despite Grim Circumstances
   • Ryland Grace Is Bad At Small Talk
   • Soulmates
   • falling in love over the radio
   • Clingy Ryland Grace
   • POV Alternating
   • Mutual Pining
   • Eden Hates The Convict | Simon
   • The Convict | Simon Going Through It

   Summary

   "I really wish I could give you a hug right now," Grace laughs wetly, burying his face in his hands. He imagins Simon's hand on his back, patting him steadily, assuringly.

   Grace was the first person in a long time to give Simon hope. Pure hope, with no suffering needed for it to be justified. He gave it willingly, and he gave it often.

   Simon clutched the receiver tighter, brows furrowed and heart aching as he listened to his hope cry.

   "We'll find a way. There's nothing I want more, so I promise you, we'll find a way."

   –

   Grace wakes up from his nap on Erid only to find himself in a windowless submarine, his only company being the deep voice across the intercom.

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   English

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