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    The Greatest Act of Optimism by

    Fandoms: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary (2026)  

    30 Apr 2026

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    The Eridian thrills a high sound that doesn’t get picked up by the translator which means that it has no clear meaning. Like when a human gasps or sucks in a deep breath. It actually sounds a little like that. When they notice that I’m staring straight at them they scramble back into their hiding spot and hold very still. 

    A child, I realize with a start.

    That’s a child! 

    “Hey,” I call and the kid squeaks again. I was about to get to my feet but abort the movement and crawl closer on my hands and knees until I'm inches away from the xenonite wall. I wait and it takes me much too long to realize that they don’t have to peek around the corner to see if I’m still there.

    “Hey there,” I try again, my voice low and calm. It’s my teacher voice, the one I use for shy and scared students. 

    Used. 

    The fact that I haven’t had to use it for years and it still comes to me automatically almost knocks the air out of my lungs but this is not about me, it’s about making sure the little pebble doesn’t die of fright from the scary alien. “Hi, I’m Grace. It’s alright, you don’t have to be scared.”

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    How Grace finally gets back into a classroom, where he belongs

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    Fandoms: The Hobbit - All Media Types, The Hobbit (Jackson Movies), The Hobbit - J. R. R. Tolkien  

    13 Sep 2025

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    "Ori did not care that it was pouring rain, nor that he might catch a cold from waiting above ground. It had been months; days, nights and weeks of missing his One, wishing Fíli had been home.

    Fíli was the King Under the Mountain though, and therefore there were duties he had to attend to that did not involve staying put. Sometimes Ori could go, but other times, it was best he remained in Erebor, to rule in Fíli's stead. So, this most recent diplomacy trip that was what Ori had done. However, he had more than enough of his husband not being home anymore.

    At first sight of Fíli, Ori's heart swooped. He remained near the front gates though, because it looked like the King was leading the charge atop his pony, urging it on at breakneck speed. He was still a little way off though, so Ori stayed up on the battlements, waiting.

    As Ori watched Fíli's approach, droplets of water began to fall, which was just their luck."

    OR; Ori missed his husband and got sick for his troubles.

    (Each installment in this series can be read on their own. Prior knowledge of the other fics is not necessary to enjoy this one!)

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    Of Packs, Promises and Pebbles by

    Fandoms: Project Hail Mary (2026), Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir  

    20 Jun 2026

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    Rocky knows that Grace is considered an adult for his species, but his hindbrain goes crazy when he finds out he’s in his 30s. So that’s why he’s been feeling weirder than normal. His alpha instincts think Grace is a pebble.

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    What if Eridians had ABO dynamics and humans didn't? (Gen ABO dynamics | Non-sexual heats/ruts)

    Now with a second chapter feat. Adrian!

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    Rocky must protect Ryland cuz he's pebble shaped, everyone is happy about it.