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    Tommy was handed a small flyer in printed in black and white, with the words “POETRY NIGHT - OPEN MIC” splayed across the front in bubbled font. He fumbled with his binder as he took it, eyes wide as he said, “are you sure? I mean, I love poetry and all, but I don’t think-I’m not sure—what if I can’t write poetry?”

    Mr. Sam’s dark eyes softened, and he reached out to place a hand on Tommy’s shoulder, squeezing it gently. “Everyone has to start somewhere; every poet, from me to Rudy Francisco, started off without knowing a clue about what we were doing. Tommy, it’s not about if you can or cannot write poetry, it’s about if you want to.”

    or:
    The performance poetry AU in which Tommy joins a slam team and finds a home in the arts.

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    01 May 2025

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    Pristine work.

    Lots of angst, lots of poetry.

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    “Look, Tommy, I know this is a lot–”

    “I don’t need the pity party,” Tommy interrupted. “Aw, it must be so hard, aw, how sad, it’s… fuckin’… it’s fine. Yeah? So just– how long do I have to stay here?” Phil took a breath, straightening his back.

    “At least until we can contact your mom,” he said. “That’s step one.”

    “There’s more steps?” Tommy asked incredulously.

    “Well, it’s a complicated situation. The fact that they’re already struggling to make contact is… well, it’s a red flag. You lived with your brother, but your mother never transferred sole custody, and considering the situation that left you in, there's some question as to whether or not she may be involved in your brother’s… business.”

    “Drugs,” Tommy said.

    “Yes. Drugs.”

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    Or, Phil is a foster parent who takes in emergency cases, and Tommy… well, Tommy sure is an emergency.

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    18 Apr 2025

    Bookmarker's Notes

    Good representation, and characterization.

    (Probably discontinued)

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    Mid-Season-One Zuko is held for ransom by Chief Hakoda. Ozai's replies to the Water Tribe's demands are A+ Parenting. Hakoda is… deeply concerned, for this son that isn't his, and who might be safer among enemies than with his own father.

    Podfic and translations in Dutch, German, Hungarian, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian now available! See chapter one author notes for links.

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    01 Mar 2025

    Bookmarker's Notes

    Finished Reading! Good hurt/comfort