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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

+ "Against her own brother!?" "Let's be honest. She likely would love the chance to teach him a lesson for being so cruel to his children. We're not talking about killing anyone, after all. Avoiding it, in fact."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

+another head. Though I'm sure you know a child of the moon is better equipped for this chance since she has domain over memories, as well. Yes...that is an idea..." "What...are you thinking?" "Her side is much kinder to mortals. If we gather her fae for a ritual...maybe she'll help?"+

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

"That is true... We were friends once..." Julian nodded in response. "Considering ideally, Elio would also forget you exist. Otherwise you'll be trapped in a cycle of fae hunters." "Making a God forget! And one of the pantheon heads! Is that even possible?!" The fae chuckled. "I'm a son of+

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

"None in this complex that I've been told. If I have, I would have called you to make sure you were alright. Worst part is thinking about how ACs are more likely to break down. I really hope summer isn't going to be as chaotic."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

"Much more comfortable, yes." He gave a soft laugh, wrapping an arm around his boyfriend. "...And I'm not sure whether or not I regret giving my assistants the holidays off. So many heating systems broke down..."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

As he expected, putting the honey in his own tea as he sat down. "Oh...habits..." Alistair chuckled, removing his wig. "...That's a bit better."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

"Almost ready." He loaded up a tray with the tea and cups. Maybe some honey and sugar just in case before heading back to the living room. "It's ready."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Alistair smiled, leaning down to pet the cat. "Maybe. Don't know until they meet properly since Mango can fly. I should bring him by more."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

"I'll be back as fast as I can." Alistair rushed to the kitchen. Tea. Quickly but not so fast it ruined it... "I wish I brought Mango now."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

He couldn't help a soft laugh, still hanging onto him. "Maybe I should make the tea. You look like you need the rest more, honestly."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

"Yeah...guess we both are. Tea and cuddles, dear?"

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Okay! Not mad at him. The vampire quickly hugged him back. "...I'm sorry I've been away... Lots of emergency calls and holiday stuff. But...more importantly, are you alright?"

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Alistair froze, having been about to knock. Shit...he hoped it wasn't from being busy and Rose was upset... He gently knocked. If that was the case, better to take the scolding. If not, time to be a good boyfriend and see what WAS wrong.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

+fae instantly went for the bookshelf. "Feel free to sit down. Let's see with my spell books... Severing a divine connection... I'm guessing you don't want to risk him forgetting you?" The vampire nodded as he sat down. "Only if we seriously have no other choice..."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Julian gave a nod, stepping away, it was now more obvious that his ears looked pointed like Alex's but also like fins and scales on his chest. He also seemed to have gills on his neck. He lead them into a living room with pretty simple wooden furniture including some couches and a bookcase. The+

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

+So your name got around just from you stealing the heart of someone on the dull side of the pantheon when it would hurt him. ...Rumor was true, then? Lorenzo found out everything and bit you. Man... You two want to come in and I'll see if I got anything?"

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

+powers for a memory potion. Again... So you're that John... The mortal that made a sun fae sin~." "How...so you know everything?" "Potion is just wearing off, huh? Alex used to bring you here. You two were still deciding whether to live on the farms or here once he was done with his mission.+

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Alistair took a deep breath. "He's a son of Eros who can't complete his mission... Someone tricked him into a situation where...he's stuck." "Oh! You're talking about Alex! He gave up on that potion, huh?" Julian chuckled. "Don't give me that look. I know someone ask Lyra to use her lunar+

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

+"Neither of you two are fae. Got the aura of people that need to fear holy magic. How do I know you're not trying to weaken a fae to kill them?" Alistair froze. Saying it was his ex was NOT going to help.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

"All depends on if I can even help. Name's Julian. Well...not really but it's more fun to have a name that isn't so predictable, right?" "I'm...John. And this is Adam. We're looking for knowledge to help someone sever their connect to their divine parent." There was a pause from the fae. +

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

+don't like being disturbed? We can take our leave." "No. Others just don't talk to the fae that likes to talk to people from other dimensions...." As if on cue, the water fae looked at Adam. "You have that aura...of not being from here! Mom was a witch so I can read that stuff."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

+them like he'd just woken up from a nap, one hand lazily on the door handle still and the other on his hip just below his bare chest. "Huh? Outsider? You must have not talked to anyone else here yet to be coming here." That certainly had the vampire's attention. "I'm sorry? Is it because you+

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

"If I came here...it was in my memory gaps. But I still have my universes knowledge on fae. Long as we don't barge in and take hits if we're not welcomed, we should be fine." He slowly approached the door, knocking. A young man with tanned skin and dark blue hair and eyes answered. He looked at+

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

"It's the child of the water god. So I mean more there's a chance like how tides change, his children are at risk of being...very emotional."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

+pond covering half the front yard. "Highly likely to be a child of Marino, the ocean god. Let's hope they're in a good mood, then. Are you holding up alright, Alex? I...don't want to assume you are just because I am. This is normal to me."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

"They shouldn't. But some might still...well, hate our presence..." He slowly started moving, looking around the village. "Any houses that scream artsy should be safe... Even if they're half-siblings of Alex, it means they also rebelled." The vampire paused, looking at a house that had a huge+

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くるくりかえす @secondhandvanity.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

i don’t know much about you folks… but i can tell you as sure as the sun’s gonna come up tomorrow: y’all keep going, and y’all keep trying.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

+simple cottages. All seemed actually personal and unique for how it sounded like the fae were encouraged to live. Even sounds of children out of view from the portal. "Our best bet is seeing if they have a library or finding a fae of the less...strict side of the pantheon.'

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Alistair took a deep breath, squeezing Adam's hand and stepping through. It was like the opposite of his void portals. A bright light but he kept moving forward to the other side. He didn't stop until he reached the other side. The path kept going but it now was surrounded by what looked like+

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

"Fae magic is holy magic here, not nature by default. The reason they live in nature is being encouraged to avoid mortals once their mission is done... Ready?"

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Alistair sighed, passed out on a couch. A rare sight. The man that always seemed so outgoing and social looked exhausted. "Please no more emergency heating calls... At least the parties are over... Crap...New Years... I had to stretch myself thin again..."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

//I just went through new followers and while I tried to be careful, please let me know if I followed back anyone that was called out as problematic and trusted mutuals just haven't had the chance to unfollow/block yet.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

//Thanks. I think I can push through. I don't want anyone worrying about me.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

//Deep breaths, deep breaths. I think I'm okay. SAD is a bitch... I tried so hard to get over the funk in time for Christmas and I guess mentally screaming at myself didn't help. Holiday chaos, family drama, all the fun shit....but I think I'm okay now? I really don't want to disappear again...

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Diana of Themyscira. @thetruththatbinds.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

I wonder how this’ll do.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

//Don't be sorry. You made me aware of it do I could pass it on to the bestie that introduced me to him.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

//Hades?! I may not have RPed with him much but I trusted him as someone that seemed super close to mutuals. Man...can't have nice things... By which I mean I'm mad and somehow feel my trust was betrayed even though most of our talk was friendly OOC banter.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Hot damn, was his face ever red! "Oh, yes...~"

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XIII. DEATH @fatecalls.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

What good are words when a smile says it all?

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

//What a roller-coaster of a day. About to sit down to do a word search and the power went out. And it's actually again. The last time was about when I stopped replying earlier but that was coincidental timing going to a Friendsgiving.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"You just had to ask." He smiled, gently holding Rose's chin and leaning in, kissing him softly.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

He was surprised but decided to ask later. "This way." He quickly followed along the path that seemed to strangely get more densely wooded but also brighter. "Almost there. This...shouldn't hurt..."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"Can't help it. You know how to tease me~."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

He smiled, continuing to hold Rose close. Thankfully, he didn't smell like iron. More like a forest or the more pleasant smells on a farm.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

The vampire was certainly startled, even a little flustered but didn't fight it. If this made Rose more comfortable.

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"Of course. I'm more than fine with that. Whatever you want, I'm here, sweetie."

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Alistair Blackwood @vampirelandlord.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"...Be safe, Alex. We'll be right back." He waited for Adam, trying not to frown.

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