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Royal 🖤 @r0mantics.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

HW Verse once again for #snippetsaturday :3 that weird moment when you meet your alley hookup from two weeks ago at a park while he's chaperoning some tweens (and you only knew him as Riley which is apparently his last name) #ghoap #09ghoap

snippet from Ellipsus, white text on a gradient rainbow background

Unimpressed with his commentary, the dog simply huffed. He was reeling back to throw when something caught Whisky's attention and she let out an excited whinge.

Following her line of sight, Soap laughed, "No wonder yer so excited, been ages since ye've seen another pup, hmm?" A group of three had just entered the park, a young Golden Retriever bouncing along beside them. When Whisky whinged again, the puppy noticed her, nearly pulling the girl holding the leash off her feet.

"Honey! We've talked about this," the girl, a small blonde teen, scolded the pup, "Just because you want to be friends with every dog doesn't mean every dog wants to be friends with you!"

Looking down at his own dog, Soap nodded, "She has a point." He was pointedly ignored.

Another voice called out, "Ello! Is your dog alright with others?" Turning, Soap grinned at the boy. (Also blond, likely the same age as the girl.)
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snippet from Ellipsus, white text on a gradient rainbow background

"Thank you!" The girl smiled, finally allowing the puppy to come closer. There was a moment of silence, everyone watching the dogs as they inspected one-another. "Oh! My name is Beth, and this is Honey, she's just turned six months."

"She's pure bonnie," Soap smiled, "I'm John, an' tha's Whisky. She's aboot a year and a half, I think." It was amusing to see her interact with Honey, laying down and nipping playfully at the younger pup's paws.

"I'm Tom. Tom Riley." the boy piped up, holding out a hand for Soap to shake. Polite lad. "The giant there's my brother, Simon." Right, there was a third - though he was hanging back, watching the younger two from a short distance. Sunglasses hid his eyes, but with short sleeves, Soap had no doubt.

Simon Riley.
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