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Chapter 51/54

You asked for it...

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God, I re-read the Durgetash storyline just for fun and it goes so hard. No wonder yall are mad.

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Chapter 50/54

The final showdown begins. I've had some of this dialogue written for months.

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Post-HTSYCY fics...

I made a post a little while ago about what I was thinking about doing after this story is complete. Mostly the alternate endings, some "deleted scenes" etc. Now that it's actually finished, here is what I'm actually planning on. In order of interest/importance:

Tebryn and Gortash hooking up for the first time (this one is burning a hole in my brain)

A rather sizeable followup to the epilogue (probably 4-5 parts, could spiral out of control knowing me)

The DurgeTashStarion threesome because you know it had to happen. But it will have a funny little twist.

More Durgetash fluff & angst because I cannot get enough of them

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Just know when I finished drafting I got my nails done so I am editing the most devastating end scenes like this

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Chapter 49/54

Don't hurt me lol

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i know a lot of people mock when certain songs are overused on character playlists but I will never judge someone for putting bubblegum bitch on one. If you decided that your little tv guy is miss sugar pink liquor liquor lips who am I to say he’s not

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Chapter 48/54

Don't worry about that chapter title

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I HAVE FINISHED THE DRAFT

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Chapter 47/54

The Posting Bonanza continues. Welcome to the grand finale.

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“If I may make a confession…” Enver’s brow creased, betraying some rare emotion. Tebryn braced himself, already knowing what what he was about to say. “It was my plan from the start to take over alone, to betray the Chosen of Myrkul and Bhaal for the sake of Bane. But I admit my affection for you changed that.” Tebryn swallowed hard, the first tears stinging his eyes. He didn’t need to hear this, not with his own sworn promise to Father still in play. “When I say I want to rule with you by my side, it is not a political tactic. I’ve come to need you by my side.”

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Chapter 46/54

Fucked around and posted a bit early. The Durgetash angst is strong in this one. 🤲

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Wrote a good chunk of the epilogue last night it is… delicious.

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Chapter 45/54

Doomed siblings, my beloveds 🥺

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BEGGING people to tell me how they think Gortash's and Durge's relationship went from "two masterminds collaborating on the most ambitious plan at world domination" to "doing the fucking".

Because HOW WOULD THAT HAVE GONE DOWN? Were they in his office one day, going over plans, exchanging ideas and recognising each other's brilliant minds and then when they lock eyes there's just this...shift?

Did a near death experience push it over the edge? Did Orin nearly kill Gortash and then it happened?

Did DURGE try to kill Gortash in a fit, and then, somehow, against all odds, they stop. Because they don't WANT to kill him. They know Bhaal demands it, but they just...can't. For the first time, they dont want to kill someone. They're sitting on top of him, knife at his throat, and suddenly they're kissing?

Did Gortash, simply acknowledging his attraction. Maybe even seeing a challenge in getting into bed with Bhaal's child? And makes the decision to actively seduce them? How did that go? I can't imagine conventional means working on Durge 😭

Right after the heist? The rush of adrenaline and having actually succeeded?

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I have once again re-worked the ending and I think it's the best, most fitting ending for this story. Perfect balance of angst and humour, perfect amount of punishment/reward for everyone involved.