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I have made the decision to cut off my fanfiction from this site due to ideological differences with site management. I believe that fan-works should be free, which means not only free monetarily, but also free of restrictions such as this site's ban on chat-fics (virtually ruining the Homestuck fandom), second-person point of view stores (it's...a POV...really), and, of course, adult materials, among other things.

I understand that this may upset some readers, but I ask that you respect my decision about how to manage my creative works. They still exist, un-altered, on another site.

I highly recommend you give AO3 a try. Joining the Archive of Own is a simple process, though it may take a few days to go through the waiting list. However, AO3 was created by fans, is FUNDED by fans (meaning it is advertisement-free), and does not restrict anything unless for valid copyright issues. It also has a robust tagging and search system, as well as a series manager, which will reduce the confusion regarding many of my works. If you are an author and would like an invitation, please message me through PM to see if I have any available.

Thank you for all your support as I entered into the world of fan-works. If you're interested in more of my fan-works, including audio productions, cosplay, and videos, please check my Tumblr, also linked on my profile.

Fan-girling with you all,

Kit

With the minor improper meshing of their schedules, it was inevitable that Artemis occasionally had to leave Holly asleep in his bed in the morning, the major looking angelic even as she murmured over the loss of his warmth. Similarly, he would arrive home early on these days, his hours shifted in direct proportion to his early arrival. During these times, he took the effort to tidy up the house (an act he would have considered too urbane for his own hands only months before) and "set the mood" before Holly arrived. Artemis was a bit better at this than most males, having advanced from the candles-as-romance stage.

No, nothing so obvious as candles. Not even the fairy equivalent of "Let's Get It On" (which, Artemis was horrified to learn, was sung by a dwarf distantly related to Mulch Diggums). He simply...cleared the way. Every possible location for a tryst was put in perfect readiness, with all the available cushions fluffed up (gods, if Foaly only knew what had been done with those decorative couch pillows, he would never look at Artemis straight again), each room sprayed with an odor-eliminator (nothing ruined the mood more than Holly saying, with her head pressed hard the carpet, that it smelled a lot like JayJay), and the lights programmed to be dimmed if turned on. Then, of course, he readied himself: freshly showered, clean-shaven, and bolstered with a light snack, to give him the energy necessary to keep up with his strong lady. Months together and there was still such a disparity in their stamina, and so many wonderful things to try if he could just keep going.

It seemed, however, he would not be allowed to experiment this night.

"Lili...what?" Artemis said flatly.

On the other end of the cell network, Holly sighed. "She just had a bad breakup—"

"We are talking of Lili Frond, correct?" Artemis interrupted. "How does she equate a one-night-stand with a 'bad breakup'?"

"Artemis!" Holly snapped. "Will you...ugh." There was a rustle of hair as Holly shook her head. "Whatever. She and I are going out for a girl's night. Don't wait up for me, I'll probably sleep at the Mansion tonight."

Artemis scowled. "And why will you not just come back here?"

The phone crackled as Holly sniffed loudly and indignantly. "I think you need a night alone every so often. You're getting...presumptuous."

Artemis raised an eyebrow, even though he knew his lover could not see the gesture. "'Getting'?"

The line went abruptly dead.

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This story, in its entirety, can be found at Kitsune Heart's AO3 account, linked in her profile.