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  1. Public Bookmark 49

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    "Think on it." Roboute's voice has the earnest, clarion truth that makes him such a persuasive statesman. "When has your heart ever wavered out of selfish craving? Never. The only time uncertainty plagues you is when you know not how best to care for those in your charge."

    Sanguinius turns his hand so he can clasp Roboute's. "Thank you, my brother." The warmth of his hand and the unswerving confidence in his voice are both comforting. Sanguinius lets that certainty ground him for a long moment, as Roboute's thumb draws slow circles on the back of his hand.

    When the motion stops, Sanguinius looks over to see Roboute frowning thoughtfully. "I know that look. You’re about to start problem solving."

    "It's what I do when I can't sleep," Roboute says with a tiny shrug.

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    15 Jun 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 1

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    Далекий пустой космос был жесток, но люди оказались еще более страшными и жестокими.

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    13 Apr 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 19

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    Life is good. It’s been six months since the canvas was restored; Lumière is safe, and Verso is mortal again, alive but in a relationship with a man he adores. Not only that, but the council has reopened the university, with Verso and Gustave being asked to join as lecturers. There is nothing more Verso could ask for.

    Life is good, until it becomes messy, because he soon discovers that Gustave wears glasses. How could he have ever prepared himself for that?

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    05 Apr 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 31

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    Freshly repainted, Gustave doesn't remember anything about his prior entanglement with Verso - but he finds himself drawn to Lumière's pianist all over again.

    With Verso reluctant to tell him the truth, Gustave soon finds himself falling back into the same old patterns: a secret relationship, the hint of something forbidden, and the familiar pressure of a welcome hand around his throat.

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    05 Apr 2026

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    “I want to die.”

    That gets his attention — Gustave’s eyes fly wide open, and he takes a step back. Like Verso is a lunatic who is better to be avoided. “I beg your pardon?”

    “I want to die,” Verso repeats. “And I can’t do it on my own. You’re one of the smartest men in Lumière, you’re good with chroma. I need your help.”

    Or: Verso is trying to find a way out. Gustave helps.

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    22 Jan 2026