Scorn and the Saint-Maker, chapter 54–55 and happy 2nd birthday!
Turns out I posted the first and second chapter of this monstrosity two years ago today.
...fuck.
I neglected to share here when I posted chapter 54, so it gets to tag along too.
Chapter 54: Intermezzo: Don’t hear the bell(e) but you answer the call
A cloudy morning in late September and a night six and a half months later…
Chapter 55: We found the right location
Four men people entities meet in a bookshop…
Rating: Chapter 54 rated T and chapter 55 rated E for skippable smut. Fic rated E for skippable smut and instances of M-rated, heavy topics (please see tags).
Notices/warnings: Implied gruesome death, mild gender dysphoria, safeword use, a moment of arguable dubcon
Excerpt (from ch. 55):
Doctor Fell tried a smile, but only made it about halfway. Doctor Crowley scowled deeply enough to compete with his demonic namesake.
In their defence, there are some matters that the human mind is simply not built to grapple with. It’s a bit like showing a neutron star to a fruit fly.
“Haven’t seen you on your feet before.” The demonic namesake came to a stop facing their human double, watching him down the length of a sharp nose. “Or conscious.” Their upper lip pulled back for a moment, showing a row of unsettlingly normal teeth. “Hm. Left off the drink, have we?” A quick twitch of an eyebrow; not exactly approval, but might serve for it in a pinch. “Good for you.”
Read chapter 54 ➡️ or chapter 55 on AO3 ➡️
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Eddie doodling SH with a heart around it when Steve inexplicably sits down next to him in class. As soon as Eddie realizes it's him, he launches his notebook out the open window. He has to crawl out after it because it has his notes in it
Did you guys like his looks in the last episode? Yes? Too bad, because Rio immediately forgot everything he learned about colour and does NOT care about our personal feelings on the matter.
Look #1
Ahhhhh. Is there a limit to how many times I can say I adore him in blue? I adore him in blue.
This was also the only colour he deigned to wear this episode, so I’m extra pumped about it.
It’s not fitted to him that well, so it’s not his perfect 1x02 blue shirt, but it is a nice shade of blue nonetheless. He’s wearing his leather arm bands as per usual, but his new accessory is far more important to me: the coffeemaker!
Rio likes his hot drinks the way he likes his Crime Closet -- plain and black, so he was upset at how difficult it was for him to get a cappuccino (I’m guessing plain black was not an option). Mocha? Vanilla? Why not just ask him to wear neon hammer pants?? See, this is why he should just stick to tea -- coffee options overwhelm him.
The blue cup is a nice touch, but Rio’s messing me up with his ring game this season. The 1x02 ring was confusing, but at least he tried, y’know? Now he thinks he can just buy a new pair of shoes and we’ll forget he once cared about jewelry? Rude.
This season we’re lucky if we get the pinkie-finger ring. (Honestly I’m beginning to think he just wore it whenever Manny forgot to take his wedding ring off before going onto set.)
I’m gonna be real with you guys: the beard is at a fuzzy stage that I am not digging.
7/10
Look #2
I can’t even fault this all-black look because it matches his amazing majestic expensive car too well. Rich Bitch Rio is coming through with his casual elegance and I love it.
This black shirt fits him really well (better than his 1x03 black shirt), plus lends credence to my theory that Rio would rather die than have a single crease on him anywhere.
Except, of course, for when he smiles uwu he’s doing this shit with his posture:
All I’m saying is that I hope he has a really good chiropractor.
There’s also this shot where he pretends he’s closing a car door, but we all know he’s just posing for the cameras:
Mr Not That I Mind Having My Picture Taken knows the FBI is always watching and wants to make it worth their while.
7.5/10
Look #3
Ok, so you know how Rio’s had precisely one (1) bomber jacket since the pilot? I don’t mean to start any rumours, but... I think this might be a different one.
It honestly looks identical, but I can’t see a blasted zip on the arm?
I realise you might not be able to see anything there anyway, but lightening it didn’t help, so just trust me when I say this is possibly a new bomber jacket. I’m 50/50 on it.
Also important:
The gold gun is back! Again, provided you can see it, it’s very pretty in this scene.
He’s wearing his new pair of shoes again -- probably a bad choice (what happened to the 2x03 black ones?) considering how much grass there is he has to dramatically stomp over--
But you know what? Our boy is upset and needs something to angrily clean tonight anyway.
7/10
Look #4
I swear if I ever find out who put this ugly green lighting on him, I’m fighting, so we’re going to continue on with my shittily edited versions.
Rio is wearing his Sex Jacket again and not to shock you guys, but he’s wearing it completely unbuttoned??
I don’t know if he thinks this is his most seductive look or Beth’s favourite jacket, but either way, it did NOT go down well and I’m not super superstitious, but honestly I feel like he sabotaged himself by having all the buttons undone.
An open jacket?? What a concept. I’m really proud of Rio for stepping out of his comfort zone and trying it out once, even if it did get him categorically rejected, hehe.
Unlike Beth apparently, I like this jacket ten times more when it’s open and we can see his plain black t-shirt beneath it.
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The crows have gotten into one of the elevators and seem to have taken it over. Every attempt to get near it results in them lashing out. I am unsure of what to do.
hiii i think you have my sensei can i have him back. hes probabky planning to use one of his deadly animal trchbiques on you if uou dont release him soon
this guys army of crows is also set to swarm the tower on command but rhat wasnt my idea
-danger “dang-er” (from grand sensei dareths mojo dojo fourth year group)
Hello, danger "dang-er." We at Borg Industries prioritize our customers' safety and satisfaction above all else.
Thank you for reaching out with your concern. I must correct your assumption, because Dareth is not here at Borg Tower. I am sure he will feel better soon, and return to your dojo within the next 4-7 days. Stay calm, and remember to report any suspicious activity to your nearest Borg Store.
Please inform me of who this "army of crows" belongs to within the next 24 hours so they may be questioned and/or detained. I recommend you stay away from this individual, and report them to your nearest Borg Store.
