#florist!Tissaia

[wordsbyarwen]

AT LAST, the little florist au that could is complete! Link posts appear to be utterly broken for me so here we are with a new format.

An enormous thank you to all the beautiful people who have been with me through this fic, including my betas and readers. Your commentary and support has made the writing easier in times when writing was tough, and have given me great joy at all steps.

They pass through the remaining glasshouses briefly before heading off to see the rest of the growing tunnels. In the second tunnel, Tissaia bends down to retrieve the pail and secateurs Rita had promised to leave for Yennefer's benefit. It’s not the ideal time of day to be cutting flowers, of course—the morning would be better, or even a little later on in the evening—but there’s a fair bit of water in the bottom of the narrow, galvanised metal bucket, the secateurs are sharp, and the heat of the day has passed them by.

And anyway, how can they not give Yennefer this opportunity?

"Wait—anything I like?" Yennefer confirms dubiously as she takes the shears from Tissaia's hands.

"That's right," Tissaia replies, and watches with pleasure as Yennefer's expression shifts to one of unmasked delight.

Information below is for the full fic -

Rated: M Characters: Tissaia de Vries, Yennefer of Vengerberg, Triss Merigold, Jaskier Pankratz, Margarita Laux-Antille Relationships: Tissaia/Yennefer, Rita/Tissaia, Sabrina/Triss (background), and Geralt/Jaskier (mentioned) Other Tags: AU - modern setting, flower shop, awkward flirting, a useless lesbian and a disaster bi, slow burn, social media, idiots to lovers Word Count: 103,050

Chapter 18 is here. Or read from the beginning here!

[troiings]

So where do you live here? In a house. I also have cat, but cat has no name, so do not ask this as next question.

Myanna Burning as Chulpan (Lost in Karastan, 2014)

[ehay]

My Top Five Art Pieces 2022

This is becoming tradition. And it’s nice looking back at what I’ve done and how I’ve improved.

A paired portrait of Tissaia, which I prefer to the Yennefer one simply because Tissaia has the best nightgown in the known universe. @clydethistles launched these into an amazing shortish post-Sodden fic which is worth the read. 

This piece from a fic (’the hour of hush and wonder’) by @thegirl20: it was the fourth of a series of comic pages that I did. Fireflies and unicorns are a weakness of mine. Out of all the art this year, I think this piece got the most time spent on it. 

@troiings​ gets two mentions of her fic here: this scene from her Stone chaptered fic - a moment in the gardens outside Ellander. You’ll need an AO3 account to read since her work is private. Go make an account and read it. 

And this moment from her Florist modern AU fic. Ongoing! The colours and ‘where do plants go’ were tricky, and Tissaia’s position changed a bunch of times. 

And not fic related, but more because I liked how it turned out: a quick drawing of Tissaia’s excellent cloak from the first season. Let’s hope that season 3 provides similar inspiration.

[ao3yennaia]

Breathless

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/mOWPLUc by troiing Mix for my florist AU. Songs in no particular order, just yearning. I am remiss in not sharing it sooner. Words: 0, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Series: Part 2 of that florist AU i said i wouldn't write Fandoms: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types, The Witcher (TV) Rating: Not Rated Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/F Relationships: Tissaia de Vries/Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg Additional Tags: Playlist, Fanmix, Idiots in Love, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - Flower Shop read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/mOWPLUc

[witchingshcdows]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Tissaia de Vries/Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg Characters: Yennefer z Vengerbergu | Yennefer of Vengerberg, Tissaia de Vries, Triss Merigold, Sabrina Glevissig Additional Tags: Tissaia's a workaholic, Fluff, Christmas, Yennefer wrapping herself as gift, also there are tears because apparently I can't write a damn thing without people crying, florist!Yennefer, art gallery director!Tissaia, modern!AU Summary:

To anon on Tumblr who requested “Yennefer wrapping herself up with a bow on top, she's the present. (Of course the "useful" wants are hidden somewhere in the apartment.) ”

[witcherfic]

catybug007 September 03, 2020 at 11:28AM

by catybug007

Jaskier's left after a one-night stand with yellow roses and the wrong number.

Words: 851, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Wiedźmin | The Witcher - All Media Types

Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: M/M

Characters: Eskel (The Witcher), Jaskier | Dandelion, Tissaia de Vries, Geralt z Rivii | Geralt of Rivia

Relationships: Eskel/Jaskier | Dandelion

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Flower Shop, Florist Eskel, Student Jaskier | Dandelion, i'm just trying this out my dudes, first fic, im just soft for flower shop aus, and jaskel, jaskel, I dont have a beta, Not Beta Read, the first chapter is very short, just because i'm trying to get the hang of it

[wordsbyarwen]

At last the penultimate - no really, i mean it this time - chapter of the florist!AU has arrived!

Yennefer arrives at the shop just before closing on Sunday looking for all the world like a breath of fresh air—hair falling freely around her shoulders, a slouchy off-white linen top contrasting prettily against her skin, flattering her long neck and delicate collar bones. And for a moment, Tissaia is utterly taken by the idea of pressing a trail of kisses from Yen’s jaw all the way down to the hollow of her throat— “Hiya,” Yennefer says after a quick glance around the empty shop, flashing teeth when she smiles. Suddenly aware that she is still staring at the long expanse of Yennefer’s neck, Tissaia swallows and blinks her gaze upward to meet Yennefer’s. “Hi,” she replies a little breathlessly.

[wordsbyarwen]

So technically i didn't lie about there only being one more chapter but also technically i did. Welcome to Chapter 17, Part 1. Today is this fic's third anniversary! Happy bday, little dude.

“What are you doing Saturday?” Tissaia asks, fingertips brushing lightly across Yennefer’s shoulder. There seems to be some trepidation in her voice—Yennefer frowns slightly, but replies without hesitation, affecting an utterly casual demeanour. “Dunno. There’s this lovely florist over on the east side of town—you may have heard of it? All local British flowers.” “You’re impossible.” “The shop and the owner are both lovely, you see—I thought I might pay a visit,” Yennefer finishes unfazed. She lifts her head only slightly to tilt her chin upward then, peering up at Tissaia through her lashes. “Why?” “Triss has agreed to trade a day with me, if you’ll let me take you somewhere.” Yennefer practically purrs, levering herself upright to meet Tissaia’s eye properly. “And where might that be?”

Stay tuned for Part 2, aka the Actual Final Chapter!

[wordsbyarwen]

Her lips curve gently upward beneath Yen’s breathless gaze, and Yennefer moves toward her as if drawn by a magnet. One step, another, a slow approach that brings Tissaia’s features into sharper focus. The slight smile lines beneath her eyes. The shadowy dimple in her left cheek. The way her nose wrinkles slightly when her smile widens suddenly, a silent laugh embodied wholly in her eyes.

New florist chapter! Getting towards the end...

ft. gardens, hair-plaiting, movie-watching, and coffee

[wordsbyarwen]

Florist Anon here, alas I did not meet my Tissaia </3

While the woman who helped me with the flowers was incredibly attractive and kind (she discounted the bouquet for me because she thought it was cute that wanted to bring my friend flowers), it turns put she is happily married to her wife, the other co-owner of the shop.

So at least there are flower gays, even if I'm not involved lol

The noise i just made learning about The Wives(tm).

It sounds like you got the full Yennefer experience (sans future date)!

New follow-up question: what kind of flowers?

[wordsbyarwen]

my top 5 works/chapters of 2022

@ehay has tagged me in this in the past, but i’m the actual #Worst at doing these things no matter how much i want to. But this year i produced a lot of work that i’ve really enjoyed not only writing but also looking back at for a revisit for my own enjoyment. We’re our own worst critics for sure, especially six months after the thing is posted, but some of these resonate with me continuously.

I feel very blessed to be able to continue to produce works not just for myself, but that other people enjoy ^^ Listed chronologically by publication.

1. like a river loves a stone (Rated E, 10,719 words) Kicking it off with the fic that was supposed to be a quick 2k M rated bit and turned into... this. I love the ideas that came out of it though, and the tender playfulness at the end. Canon-divergent rewrite of the bath scene in the beginning of s2 of The Witcher, occuring after my work “stone in your water” but sort of its own little pocket universe. Characters: Tissaia, Yennefer, Sabrina, Triss, Murta Ships: Tissaia/Yennefer, Sabrina/Triss (drive-by, only if you squint)

2. (and you knelt beside) my hope torn apart (Rated G, 2922 words) I wasn’t too thrilled with Yennefer’s return this past season, nor of how she claimed to travel the world trying every remedy in one month. Not the best-executed story (it was written quickly and with no beta for the Witcher Bows and Arrows prompt “home”), but i have a lot of feelings about this take on Tissaia and Yennefer’s reunion. Characters: Tissaia, Yennefer Ships: Yennaia

3. Chapters 2 and 3 of you’ll be an architect, so pull up your sleeves (Rated M, 15,713 words total) Listing this as one entry because the two chapters were supposed to be published one. I’m glad i split them into two though, because i wound up devoting a lot more time to the content in chapter 3 than i intended, and i’m so, so glad i did. I come back to this fic over and over again, and i can definitely say it’s my favorite of those listed here. Follows Yennefer and Tissaia as Tissaia has begun to finally really recover after the events of the Coup. The path to recovery is not easy, and it’s filled with bumps in the road. This one features gentle hand-holding, new clothes, tender touches and, somewhere in the desert, a hidden well. Characters: Tissaia, Yennefer Ships: Yennaia

4. i feel my heart start to tremblin’ whenever you’re around (Rated M, 6618 words) Was this the best executed fic of the year? No. Those 6600 words were written and edited in 2 days and had no beta. Chekhov’s six guns are scattered across the stage. AND YET, this ballroom dance au lived in my head for about 6 months before i wrote it down, and i’m so glad i finally did. A very quick slow-burn, in that it takes place over months but those months go by rather quickly in the fic, and a delightful little romp of a modern AU with a very sexy Tissaia and a very hopeless Yennefer Characters: Tissaia, Yennefer, Triss Ships: Yennaia, Sabrina/Triss (but only mentioned)

5. still your hands an still your heart (all the morning glows anew), chapter 8 (fic rated M, 62024 words, ongoing) It was hard to pick only 5 works, especially only one chapter from this fic, because i’ve had SO much fun writing it, but this first glasshouse tour between Tissaia and Yen in the florist!au is just so much. Yennefer is high-key, Tissaia is stunning, Triss is an angel. There are plants, and tender touches, and misplaced concern and gay floundering. It’s got a lot of the good stuff! And it has STUNNING artwork by ehay right over here! Characters: Tissaia, Yennefer, Triss (Jaskier and Rita feature in other chapters) Ships: Yennaia (bonus Geraskier, Sabrina/Triss, and some not-so-drive-by Rita/Tissaia, not romantic, in other chapters)

Honorable Mention: a tender green is showing (rated G, 2959 words) Another one that may not have been super well-executed, but this one was slammed out and got all of its edits done in 3.5 hours so forgive me. A longer-form version of an au headcanons post about organic farmer Tissaia and chef/cafe owner Yennefer. I loved this silly prompt, so i wanted to give our girls a little more time on the screen, so to speak. A micro-slow-burn if you will. Yennefer is smitten. Tissaia said “pretty sure she’s smitten so i am going to Present Myself Before Her until she takes the hint that i feel the same.” Purely lighthearted fluff.

[ehay]

Afternoon visit to the glasshouse in the Tissaia/Yennefer Florist!AU fic ‘still your hands and still your heart (all the morning glows anew)’ by troiing. 

[wordsbyarwen]

“Two WLW Walk Into A Glasshouse” - take 2

When Triss sweeps into the shop again Friday after closing to help clean—also known as plying Tissaia for information—Tissaia still isn't quite certain she's processed the events of Thursday evening. From the way she couldn't summon even one iota of irritation, only fond amusement, for Yennefer not realising where the glasshouse was, to the satisfaction of standing so close to her, to the thrill of the light bump on her shoulder, and of touching her, and of sharing her space on the sofa. To having a proper conversation with her for the first time.

She does her best to vocalise what occurred in great detail, because Triss will not be satisfied if she doesn't, and because if Triss is unsatisfied she will hear no end to the questions.

[troiings]

florist!au instas, because i cannot be trusted on a day off with access to photoshop.

Tissaia’s insta exists because Triss set it up. She posts approximately once every 6-8 weeks, usually to advertise the shop. (Which Triss already does, on an account *for* the shop, but listen, she’s not going to stop Tissaia from doing what she’s doing.) She’s still not quite sure what she’s doing.

Yen, however, has been posting selfies and food pics multiple times a day practically since the site’s inception.

[troiings]

“Yeah, but they’re just flowers,” Yennefer says, frowning thoughtfully as she fingers the bright blossom of a yellow tulip.

Tissaia chuckles - a quiet, throaty sound that sends a chill up Yennefer’s spine. “Something I learned as a girl: a flower is rarely just a flower.”

for the florist!au

[wordsbyarwen]

Yennefer just came here for some flowers for a friend, but the woman behind the counter is smirking, and her lips are pretty, and there's a dimple in her left cheek and, okay, she might be a little smitten. Just a bit. Actually, 'a bit' is somewhat generous; in reality, her synapses are pretty much completely fried.

Or, the florist!au i said i wouldn't write.