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[Omakase] by OrchidScript/@orchidscript

Quite possibly my favourite RWRB fic. … Okay, don’t quote me on that because the competition is fierce (my Top 5 expanded to Top 10 to Top N because I really cannot rank them anymore—I’ve read too many amazing fics.)

Anything Orchid writes is pure gold, but I felt like this story deserved a cover with two versions.

I read this story relatively early least year (fall of 2023) and I didn’t begin making this cover until March of this year (yes, i’ve been doing this “project” for a while). I initially planned to have just Henry, but I certainly wouldn’t have done the justice, especially with how important Alex’s story and representation is in the story itself. I have both covers uploaded in my Kindle.

I think I read this story at least twice in full, not counting the times i just opened to a random chapter to just drink in the storytelling.

Also a little tidbit; not on the cover itself, but the background in Alex’s mockup is dark blue with gold shimmer—a nod to when Henry first steps into Alex’s restaurant.

Also, surprise Orchid! Yes, it was me that @inexplicablymine told you about all those months ago!

The full poster that can be added to the .epub file for your kindle/e-book reader is at the end of the post! If you need any assistance, please don't be afraid to ask!

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9. What fic made you feel the happiest to work on?

Answered here!

17. Share your favourite opening line

Oh, it's gotta be the mermaid stripper AU for kinktober:

The most beautiful man Henry has ever seen is currently floating in a fish tank.

20. Share your funniest line

Is it cheating to say literally every word out of Henry's mouth in All the Lonely Starbucks Lovers? Because I was giggling madly the whole time writing that.

Thinking specifically of ALTA as I write this ♥️

oh thank you so much 😭 it's a well known fact that i just have the biggest insecurities with that fic and then you come and be all sweet about it how dare you (let me kiss you on the head).

a thousand flowers for you 💐💐💐💐💐

Henry’s been working on the new LA shelter for months. He’s had countless conference calls with investors, contractors, city council, and more. Now, they’re ready for the final touches before opening, and Henry needs to be hands-on, literally. He knew this time would come, but he hates being away from home.

He’s on the phone with his assistant, discussing hotel options, when Alex interrupts. “Why do you need a hotel in LA? My dad lives there. Stay with him. He’d be thrilled to have you there.”

Henry stays with Oscar Diaz his father-in-law while he's getting the new LA shelter up-and-running. It's a bit of an adjustment, but it's actually nice. He even picks up a few new skills in the kitchen to show Alex!

OOOOOOH

RWRB some pre/post canon deep dive of alex and his relationship with his dad

OR

Been working really hard on the second installment of Henry’s story, and I wanted to share a bit of dialogue that I’ve been grinding through. It’s a conversation between Henry and Carter. No prose, only dialogue, which is strange for me, and I’m not giving you anymore than that to go on! Enjoy!

The scientific name for house cat that is the title makes sense, I promise. Just hang with me and my lame attempts at being clever.

warnings | bbu, memory loss, memory recovery, angst, discussion of sobriety.

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“You’ve been… focused lately, on what truth means for you. If someone is being honest with you, if you can believe a story you can’t remember… if someone can be a liar if they believed wholeheartedly something that turned out to be wrong/untrue. You’re still there, I think. In a different way.”

“Sounds about right...”

“You’re doing well with it.”

“I’m not. I feel like a goldfish in a plastic bag. I’m stuck in my own fucking head... everyone’s just been really kind. I don’t remember much, but. But my gut trusts them.”

“Like I said. You’re doing really well with it all.”

“You’re all waiting for me to snap aren’t you?”

“Waiting for it, expecting it, preparing for it when it does happen however it does. It’s all the same to us. We’re just happy you’re awake.”