In Spades 2a/??
anonymous
August 19 2011, 04:14:42 UTC
“In the name of the four gods, shut up!” The guard flung Alfred into the dungeon, glaring at him with exasperation. The other guards followed after him, looking just as annoyed.
“No!” Alfred surged forward, only to be grabbed again. “You can't lock me up, dammit! You can't!” Panic was started to well up inside him as he looked around the dungeon with wide eyes. At the barred cells... “My brother
( ... )
Re: In Spades 5d/??
anonymous
October 16 2011, 18:26:32 UTC
This fill is giving me so many feelings, it's as if I would live the story with your characters. I laugh with Alfred and think with Mattie and then I had to cringe at the end. Arthur's simple order "Hands and knees" is so powerful, I shivered as I read it.
Tino makes an appearance, so good to see Mattie will be in good hands, and the pocket watch - the pocket watch! I can't wait for the plot to get thicker. Not that I wouldn't enjoy it as it's now, I do, very much. Mattie's doubts are very natural and Alfred's lie about night shifts in stables quite smart too. And Arthur with his impatience and high airs and curiosity, they are all perfect.
I adore this fill, it's one that really carries my mind to a faraway place and into a fairytale kingdom, and not many stories can do that.
Re: In Spades 5d/??
anonymous
October 16 2011, 18:39:19 UTC
YOU DID NOT SEE THAT DEANON! >_>;;
...I didn't even remember the pocket watch. I actually look at the earlier parts to see when it was mention before. XD *narrow eyes at it and wonders* (it will probably mean nothing, but still.... XD)
Matt? I'm pretty sure it's going to be all three sooner or later. If it isn't all three already.
And hah, it's a very shocking isn't it, Matt?
“It's what the servants found in my size on short notice,” Alfred said, glancing down at the plain but well-made clothing he was quickly being divested of. He hoped, once he was assigned a tailor, his outfits wouldn't become much fancier.
....They might actually get more fancier, who knows? XD
Re: In Spades 5d/??
anonymous
October 16 2011, 22:09:45 UTC
UUUUUUNF. A!A, You have no idea how happy I was when I saw an update for this fic! Not that I was stalking the meme or anything. Of course not.
I love Alfred's hopeful naivety, and Mattie's more cautious responses. And damn, if I can't wait to see how your Arthur turns out-- I really hope you let us get to know him more, beyond his new-found interest with Alfred and his sexy ass.
You can have my cookies and my babies and my internets, but just know that I am withholding some for the next update. So keep up the awesomeness!
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Re: In Spades 5d/??
anonymous
October 17 2011, 02:29:38 UTC
I do a little happy dance in my seat whenever I see an update for this fic. The world and story you've created is just so wonderful and full of little nuances, like the pocket watch, and Matthew learning other languages. Lovely work~
Re: In Spades 5d/??
anonymous
October 19 2011, 14:31:33 UTC
Yaaay! Another update! I wasn't expecting to see one so quick, so it was a very pleasant surprise!
Poor Alfred...being sore must suck. If he had been honest and told Arthur that he really was a virgin, then maybe he would have been more gentle with him...
Great job as always. <3 Looking forward to the next part.
In Spades 6a/??
anonymous
October 30 2011, 18:24:29 UTC
I know everybody is eagerly waiting for Arthur to have a larger role! Well... there's still a few more chapters until then so I hope everybody is patient. ^^; Yeah, this isn't turning out to be a short story.Alfred quickly tugged his clothes on, ignoring the way they clung to sweat and... other things. He just wanted to get back to his room and sleep, just like every other night for the past week
( ... )
In Spades 6b/??
anonymous
October 30 2011, 18:25:27 UTC
But at least, when he was struck by the reality of his situation and couldn't keep his emotions inside anymore, he remembered to do that in private, whether he thought his brother was asleep or not
( ... )
In Spades 6c/??
anonymous
October 30 2011, 18:26:58 UTC
Matthew blinked. How did he know he was unwell? “Yes, I'm fine, thanks.”
“You're sure?” The other man turned to him with a smile. He really was handsome, and had a hint of beard. He had an accent Matthew couldn't place. “Because it must have hurt when you fell from the heavens.”
“What?“Sorry.” His smile grew apologetic. “If I told you you had a nice body, would you hold it against me
( ... )
Re: In Spades 6c/??
anonymous
October 30 2011, 20:43:40 UTC
This is really shaping up nicely, author!non. And seeing Mattie walk! It made me squeal with excitement. I hope Alfred's situation improves soon, though, because it just breaks my heart to see him like this. In any event, this is excellent, one of my favorite fills of the now, and I know it'll only get better. Bravo!
Re: In Spades 6c/??
anonymous
October 30 2011, 23:31:32 UTC
You have no idea how happy it makes me Matthew and Francis finally meet. I get so excited when I see an update from you, A!A. You place this so beautifully, and the world you build is fantastic. Lovely work~
In Spades 7a/??
anonymous
November 4 2011, 00:18:27 UTC
Alfred glanced down at the “shopping” list in his hand. “Bread, jam, apples...” He was still learning, so Matthew had helpfully illustrated each word. “What in the world is that last one?” Matthew was very intelligent, teaching himself foreign languages and math just by reading about them, but he wasn't the best artist in the world. “Maybe one of the cooks will know, if they're there.” It sounded like Mattie was planning a picnic; probably with his new friend. Alfred smiled to himself as he thought back to a few days ago.
“You're going out again?” Alfred, in the middle of getting ready for work, turned to stare at his brother. “You just went out yesterday! I don't know if that's a good idea. Why not rest for a couple day
( ... )
In Spades 7b/??
anonymous
November 4 2011, 00:21:05 UTC
They lay there afterward, tangled together on the soft sheets. Francis idly trailed his fingers along Matthew's side as they basked in the afterglow, listening to their breathing calm
( ... )
“No!” Alfred surged forward, only to be grabbed again. “You can't lock me up, dammit! You can't!” Panic was started to well up inside him as he looked around the dungeon with wide eyes. At the barred cells... “My brother ( ... )
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Tino makes an appearance, so good to see Mattie will be in good hands, and the pocket watch - the pocket watch! I can't wait for the plot to get thicker. Not that I wouldn't enjoy it as it's now, I do, very much. Mattie's doubts are very natural and Alfred's lie about night shifts in stables quite smart too. And Arthur with his impatience and high airs and curiosity, they are all perfect.
I adore this fill, it's one that really carries my mind to a faraway place and into a fairytale kingdom, and not many stories can do that.
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...I didn't even remember the pocket watch. I actually look at the earlier parts to see when it was mention before. XD *narrow eyes at it and wonders* (it will probably mean nothing, but still.... XD)
Matt? I'm pretty sure it's going to be all three sooner or later. If it isn't all three already.
And hah, it's a very shocking isn't it, Matt?
“It's what the servants found in my size on short notice,” Alfred said, glancing down at the plain but well-made clothing he was quickly being divested of. He hoped, once he was assigned a tailor, his outfits wouldn't become much fancier.
....They might actually get more fancier, who knows? XD
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I love Alfred's hopeful naivety, and Mattie's more cautious responses. And damn, if I can't wait to see how your Arthur turns out-- I really hope you let us get to know him more, beyond his new-found interest with Alfred and his sexy ass.
You can have my cookies and my babies and my internets, but just know that I am withholding some for the next update. So keep up the awesomeness!
Recaptcha wants me to type in Hebrew. JALSDKAHGSDHFSLLSJWTF. *hits refresh*
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Lovely work~
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I wasn't expecting to see one so quick, so it was a very pleasant surprise!
Poor Alfred...being sore must suck. If he had been honest and told Arthur that he really was a virgin, then maybe he would have been more gentle with him...
Great job as always. <3
Looking forward to the next part.
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“You're sure?” The other man turned to him with a smile. He really was handsome, and had a hint of beard. He had an accent Matthew couldn't place. “Because it must have hurt when you fell from the heavens.”
“What?“Sorry.” His smile grew apologetic. “If I told you you had a nice body, would you hold it against me ( ... )
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Lovely work~
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(although, I will have to go D: for poor Alfred.)
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It's nice that things are looking up for Matthew. :)
Looking forward to the next update <3
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Lots of love for this fill as always, updates make my day without fail.
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“You're going out again?” Alfred, in the middle of getting ready for work, turned to stare at his brother. “You just went out yesterday! I don't know if that's a good idea. Why not rest for a couple day ( ... )
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