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I did write a two part YGO cafe fic (planned more but it hasn't happened yet OTL) where Yugi ran a cafe/game shop and Atem, a prince/important guy from Egypt, visited Japan and fell for Yugi.

So let's think of a fresh spin with a bakery this time...

Yami Bakura works at Atem’s bakery “Spirit’s Sweets” to pay off a debt (ie, he was an asshole who caused Atem a bunch of trouble and Atem was like “you either work for me or you go to prison”)

(Yami Bakura calls Atem “the Pharaoh” (derogatory) in conversation)

One day Ryou walks in with his messy white hair and striped shirt and practical shoulder bag and soft smile. He’s totally not Bakura’s type. Doesn’t stop Bakura from staring.

Ryou’s order is super boring (large tea, croissant, here’s my card, thank you so much!) but Bakura’s eyes track Ryou to a seat by the window where Ryou takes some trading cards out of his bag and starts deck building. Still not Bakura’s type. Still hard to look away.

When it’s time for Bakura’s break, he settles across from Ryou, careful not to disturb the cards on the table top. Ryou is more than a little surprised. Bakura starts off with “You know, the ‘change of heart’ spell card is banned from competitive play.”

Ryou smiles again and gently explains that the card was recently un-banned, though each player is limited to one. “Not that it matters. I mostly play with my friends. I haven’t played competitively in years.”

That gets them rolling on a good conversation. Sometimes it’s about cards or the bakery, sometimes it’s just comfortable silence as Ryou shuffles his cards or Bakura eats his sandwich. 

The break goes by fast, and soon Bakrua has to clock back in. “The pharaoh hates when I am even five minutes late.” Even though he doesn’t know who the pharaoh is, Bakura laughs at how dramatic it sounds. It’s such a cute laugh. Not that Ryou is Bakura’s type or anything.

Ryou tucks his cards away and says he should get going. He thanks Bakura for the conversation. Then: “Here, take this in case you ever wish to speak of cards again. Otherwise I will simply have to come back here for more pastries.” And Ryou gives Bakura a napkin with his number on it. 

Bakura takes it, stunned, and watches Ryou leave.

Hmm this took thought. Let's go with recipes! In no particular order!

Chocolate Chip Cookies: This is just an easy and quick cookie that makes a good base for variations. Throw in peanut butter chips or dark chocolate chips, or press the dough into a 9x13 pan for bars. Plus most people like these cookies so they makes a great crowd pleaser or gift!

Honey Oat Bread: Favorite bread recipe. There's a tradition in our house that whoever is home during a snow day (due to school shut down or work closing) has to bake bread. That way the others come home to the best smell ever and ALSO have fresh bread to enjoy! :D

Banana Chocolate "Dump" Cake: This uses a box of cake mix and two very ripe bananas-- and it's delicious. Not hard to make, doesn't take too many ingredients, and doesn't even need to be frosted! Great for when you have only a few bananas to use up.

Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes: idk if this counts as a "recipe" but dang it I need a savory dish in this list XD Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and balsamic is a great use of the fresh tomatoes my mom's friend gives us from her garden. Plus I can make it in advance and just let it sit in the pot until we're ready to eat. AND I just love an excuse to have as much balsamic as I want lol

Spice Cookies: Just a lovely fall cookie, baked in the spices of autumn. They're fun to cut into seasonal shapes-- and if you're feeling crafty, you can make up the icing and "paint" on faces and such. Great for making with kids!

How about we here from the good old Long Ferdibert Fic I've Been Messing With For Two Years WIP! The more I talk about it, the more likely I'll finish the last few chapters. This is from a scene where Ferdinand (midskip) has been staying at Dorothea's orphanage and is just leaving:

The thought of seeing the school now— torn apart, surely raided, overgrown and crumbled— made Ferdinand’s stomach grow cold.

Dorothea crossed her arms, a small huff from her nose puffing in the air between them. “I will see you there, right, Ferdie?”

The Professor had vanished. Hubert and Edelgard would not be foolish enough to leave Enbarr for something so trivial. Goddess knew where Linhardt and Bernadetta had run off too. Petra and Caspar remained a mystery. 

If there was even a chance to see any of them again, Ferdinand would take it.

Graph Emoji: Current number of WIPs?

Being generous, and assuming I will actually continue half of these, I have 7 fanfic WIPs at the moment. A few are very early concepts but all at least have their own dedicated google doc. 

Stars: Choose three adjectives to compliment your own writing.

Well-structured

Comforting 

Enjoyable

Robbie Cannot tell his new roommate in Lazy Apartments that he’s Fae. Not because Sportacus would tell everyone or because he would not believe Robbie. But because Robbie Knows Sportacus is an Elf and he doesn’t know if Sportacus is one of those elves that hates fairies. 

But maybe he SHOULD have said something because one day he walks in on Sportacus making some weird dish and he tastes a bit of it before Sportacus can stop him and Sport is like ‘oh it’s fine, it would only effect you if you were a magical creature too’ and that was his cute way of confessing he is an Elf but since 1) Robbie knew that and 2) Robbie IS magical too, Robbie just stands there bug eyed and mouth open.

After some loud talking and red faced discussion, Robbie learns that Sportacus was trying out a marriage ritual of his people (practicing for when he himself gets married) and it ends with one of the couple eating the thing Sportacus was making, which holds the magic that binds them. So now, he explains to a still shocked Robbie, Sportacus and Robbie are bound together by the magic of the Elves.

Which is gonna be hard to break.

But Sportacus leaves that part for later. Because Robbie looks ready to fall over.

What is your favorite kind of comment/feedback?

I looove when people include a line or scene they liked in their comment! Especially when different readers highlight different things from the same story-- they're often lines or moments I didn't think anyone would pick up on. It's immensely flattering!

Give yourself a compliment about your own writing

Your dialogue is wonderful, sweetie, you're not losing your touch at all <3

Share something with us about an up-and-coming work (WIP) that has you excited!

As always I pull from my forever in-progress Ferdibert fic:

A few tents had been pitched. Varg led Melker to one and entered with him. Ferdinand claimed another tent, slid off his boots, and fell into the blankets. Images of the day raced before him— the sight of Hubert covered in blood and gasping for life had yet to leave the forefront of his mind. Someone in this very camp had dealt Hubert a fatal blow. Rightfully so, as he was the enemy, but Ferdinand found himself angry at that person. Angry at Hubert for getting him mixed up in all this trickery. Angry at himself for putting faith into someone on the other side of this war.  

Ferdinand rolled over, forced his fists to unclench, and found troubled sleep.

Hi there @doubleyinyang yes they’re indeed still open! I had an older sheet from several years ago on another blog that was severely out of date, but here’s an updated art commission post to replace it.