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  1. Public Bookmark 20

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    Three vignettes set through Qifrey’s life, at its beginning, middle and end. An exploration of Qifrey's two most constant companions– Death always looms close to Qifrey, but so does Olruggio. These are snippets of hope and despair. Of nostalgia and melancholy. Of comfort, and ultimately, of grief.

    In The Great Hall, a young Qifrey is plagued by headaches he cannot explain, and will not talk about. Despite this, his loved ones care for him.

    In his Atelier, Qifrey's bedroom is a dark and secluded tomb no one wishes to enter, himself included.

    And out in the fields, under the starry sky, Olruggio shares a drink with his dearest friend.

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    11 Jun 2026

  2. Public Bookmark 74

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    "How much did you pay for these?" he asks.

    Ah, just expenses? "Not much," Olruggio says, stepping around the counter to lean against Qifrey's side, arm wrapping around his waist comfortably. "I got a good deal."

    Qifrey relaxes some. He turns his face to nuzzle against Olruggio's neck and he leans his head back in response, giving more room for Qifrey to press against his pulse.

    "Oh dear," Qifrey sighs, turning his face to rub his cheek against Olruggio's cloak. "I'm afraid I have a secret to tell you."

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    10 Jun 2026

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    Olruggio didn’t think Qifrey liked physical touch at all, but now that the curse is gone, the white-haired man immediately decides that Olruggio’s personal space is his personal property and he will be burrowing into Olruggio's ribcage, thank you very much.

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    10 Jun 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 46

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    Qifrey has lived a long life. Longer than he should have, anyway. One evening, he decides it is time.

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    Qifrey turns into a tree. His loved ones grieve.

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    08 Jun 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 64

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    Olruggio is dying of worry. Qifrey is dying in general. Hey, did you know the shrubs down in the marshwoods make for some great tea?

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    05 Jun 2026