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[wavewright62]

96: In the storm http://archiveofourown.org/works/6445972/chapters/17962117

Lalli isn't back by the time a blizzard starts up, so Emil takes matters into his own hands.

I left a comment on A3O, but I really wanted to point out what an exceptional story this is.  You've really delved into what this world is, and it sits both in contrast and thoroughly in keeping with the frothier humour you lay on your stories.

[wavewright62]

It occurs to me that the two who have done the majority of the 100 Prompts Challenge, Lazy8 and OwlsG0, have improved their writing skills beyond all reckoning, am I right?  There have been some amazing and memorable stories coming from their efforts.

Outstanding work.  Dunno if I'm up to it at this stage, but if I wanted to develop writing skills, I sure would. Applause also for the organiser of the Challenge!

[Oscar Leigh]

Title: Cotton Love
Author: Talimee
Characters: Emil Västerström, Lalli Hotakainen
Pairing: Emil/Lalli
Setting: Alternate Universe (modern times)
Rating: PG
Warnings: None
Tags: fluff, hugs, kisses, established relationship, slice of life

And chapter three is up. Enjoy!

I like the modern times premise, and I enjoy the pre-established relationship thing. It's nice to mix it up from the seduction scenarios where it builds up. Also, this series is very cute. I love it.

[Oscar Leigh]

Fanfic two of the chapter break series: Reynir has seen something in the dreamworld that wasn't meant for his eyes.
Pairing: Emilalli
Rating: Teens and up

I love this as well! AAAH!

[Miriam]

I love this as well! AAAH!

Thanks! Screaming is always a nice compliment.

Today's fic: Sneak ruffle (based on this artwork by Minna)

[Oscar Leigh]

Thanks! Screaming is always a nice compliment.

Today's fic: Sneak ruffle (based on this artwork by Minna)

Love it too!

[wavewright62]

Thanks! Screaming is always a nice compliment.

Today's fic: Sneak ruffle (based on this artwork by Minna)

Cute is definitely the word for this one.

[OwlsG0]

It occurs to me that the two who have done the majority of the 100 Prompts Challenge, Lazy8 and OwlsG0, have improved their writing skills beyond all reckoning, am I right?  There have been some amazing and memorable stories coming from their efforts.

Outstanding work.  Dunno if I'm up to it at this stage, but if I wanted to develop writing skills, I sure would. Applause also for the organiser of the Challenge!

spine-chilling hiss from the darkness: join us, wave, join us. we have metaphors and Lovecraft anthologies

[OwlsG0]

Being a dirty double-poster. Sorry about that. I come bearing another enormous EmiLalli 'shit we're adults with a family' fic that no one asked for.

21: Vacation http://archiveofourown.org/works/6445972/chapters/18008422

[wavewright62]

I seem to have gotten this one out rather quickly, but I hope you enjoy it.  Chapter 11 of the superhero AU story:
http://archiveofourown.org/works/6610714/chapters/18023179

Taru and the scout manage to make it to Mora but must scramble to catch the Dalahästen, and everybody else sits around eating.  As you do. 

[Miriam]

My fanfic of today: Emil cuddles a teddy bear. Lalli is jealous.

[Miriam]

My fifth fanfic of the chapter break: Lalli finds out he does not enjoy kissing. Emil thinks up an alternative.
Cuddling. Sickingly sweet.

[Kiraly]

Miriam, these last two fics are too cute!!! I love how the most recent one is all about respecting boundaries and finding ways to display affection that work for both of them.

[Lazy8]

For some reason I keep getting the crazy urge to ramble at length about that gladiator!Sigrun AU I came up with a while back but will probably never get around to writing.

This is the way I originally envisioned the thing, as set in the actual ancient Roman Empire:

• Sigrun, Mikkel, and Emil are all slaves who were captured by the Empire, Sigrun at a very young age and Emil at the start of the story when he's closer to his canon age of 19. Sigrun is a gladiator and Emil soon enters the ring as well; Mikkel is a slave who's had some training in medicine.
• Despite having lived in the Empire since childhood, Sigrun's Latin is pretty much limited to "Ave, Imperator, morituri te salutant." She immediately latches onto Emil by virtue of him being one of the few people she can talk to. (Mikkel is perfectly fluent in Latin, thank you very much.)
• In canon, I'm convinced that Sigrun has severe untreated ADHD. In this AU, though, it's entirely possible that she's suffered from childhood lead poisoning from lead-lined Roman aqueducts, which can also cause learning disabilities. Mikkel, who knew better, avoided drinking any water that came from those pipes, and after he met Sigrun saw to it that she and Emil didn't drink the stuff either, but in her case the damage had already been done.
• There's not really a place for any of the Finns in this story, sorry. Reynir is around, though: he's the son of a wealthy Roman family who quickly picks Emil as a favorite once he enters the ring.
• ...this story wants to be Emil/Reynir, because my muse hates me.
• Speaking of Emil, with Sigrun teaching him he eventually gets to the point where he can step into the ring and not die. When it finally hits him that this is supposed to involve actual killing, though, it does not go over well. First time ended with Sigrun pinning him after she won a round against him (facedown in the dirt, to keep him from dishonoring himself by screaming like a baby), and though he was too grateful to feel anything but relief after the crowd called for mercy, he later couldn't stop wondering whether she actually would have killed him if they'd instead given her the thumbs-up. The first time Emil has to make a kill or forfeit his own life, he was severely traumatized and refused to talk to Sigrun for days.
• Meanwhile, Sigrun (with Mikkel's help) has been fomenting a gladiator rebellion for some time now so she can be free to fight on her own terms, but Emil somehow provides the catalyst that pushes her into actually doing it. They pull it off and successfully escape into the wilderness while Rome is sacked, but somehow end up getting stuck with this utterly clueless civilian in tow...

...yeah. I could have some fun writing this, but whether it will ever come about is another matter entirely...

[Ragnarok]

Well, for better or for worse, Chapter 10 of 'The Khalasar of the Iron Tiger' is up. Please leave feedback, especially for this, as neither Solokov nor I had the slightest idea if he was in-character, being unused to writing optimistic characters.

Chapter Ten here.

Start at the beginning here.