Just another Translord

Cursed reverse mermaid Maglor for @peasant-player's reverse mermaid crack week, i got invited to participate and I couldn't say no 😭

Be prepared to get comments like "Your hair is so pretty. You wrote her hair so pretty. Why is she so pretty?" And "Your writing is so good. I can really tell what he's saying and oh he smells so nice. That's a cool looking bag. Your beta has awesome shoes I bet. What's her name?"

a little play on the "4 times he didn't and 1 time he did" trope :) also, oblivious Heinrix!

The invitation to re-initiate a round of Regicide came to Heinrix at a most opportune time. The hour was drawing late and he was about to resign himself to rest when the message pinged on his personal vox. 

A round of Regicide, between you and me. Come now.

And so, he diverted his route from his bed chamber to the elevator to the Rogue Trader’s quarters.

Lady Gwendolyn von Valancius was awaiting him at the designated area. She seemed relaxed despite the troubles and tribulations of the past day, and she gave Heinrix a warm pleased smile upon seeing him.

“Thank you for your gracious invitation, Lord Captain.” Heinrix bowed politely. 

“Pleasure is all mine. Come, let us play. Since our last conversation, I did not dare touch the board, so that you may inspect the pieces’ positions at leisure.”

Heinrix took a seat across the Rogue Trader.

“I am sorry to hear that you denied yourself the pleasure of this game, but I am thankful for the opportunity.”

His eyes greedily swept over the circular Regicide board in front of him. A sense of veneration filled his chest as he studied the gleaming glass-like jade pieces and polished ebony figures set on the board. This set must have cost a fortune or was a gift, but neither was out of reach for the Rogue Trader, especially the late Theodora von Valancius. Heinrix reached out towards one of the pieces, pressing his fingertip against the smooth surface and rocking it slightly in its place until it landed back on its soft velvet pad.

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this and also the only difference between fanfic writers and writers who sell their own original works as careers is that fanfics aren’t monetized. that’s all.

being a “professional” writer doesn’t mean your works are inherently better than fanfics. I’ve read so many fics that are more professionally written than some published books.