15 Works by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic) in Critical Role (Web Series)
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grief has a gravity by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic) for LittleMissDoe
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
31 Dec 2024
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Vex accidentally tells Percy that he doesn't understand her grief at losing a sibling -- forgetting that he does understand, all too well.
“I do have a talent for fucking things up,” Vex says. “Who knew that elven limberness would just make me better at putting my foot in my mouth?”
Percy sighs. “We both have our moments,” he says. “Just as we are both hot-headed at times, and stubborn as mules. Neither of us is innocent.”
Vex nods. “We have both done things we’re not proud of,” she says. “We are both haunted by mistakes we can’t take back and people we couldn’t save.”
“And we both do our best to live with that,” Percy says. “To live in spite of that. But not to forget.” -
we don't care what them people say by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
25 Jan 2023
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Gilmore brings Vax to an imperial party as his date. The opportunity to ogle each other in fancy clothes is great, but some of the haughty elven guests are... less great.
he almost misses it. He’s distracted, trading cheek kisses with an emissary from Vasselheim, and hardly notices the way Vax’s back tenses under his hand. And Vax’s words are unfailingly polite, the model of respectability.
But that’s what catches him. It’s too polished, too proper – too perfect. And while Gilmore is of the opinion that everything Vax does is perfect, his roughness around the edges is one of his many charms. With a quick nod, Gilmore pulls away from the Vasselheim guest slightly faster than would be considered polite, turning to see who could be having such an effect on his partner.
As soon as he sees her, he understands. “Ah, my lady Salaria,” Gilmore says, squeezing Vax’s hip. “How is Syngorn of late?”Series
- Part 4 of Sorcery and Cynicism
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One Taste And You'll Be Mine by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
05 Jan 2023
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Vax pokes his head through and smiles as his eyes fall on the familiar form of Gilmore, bent over a long table. He watches him silently for a moment, admiring the way his purple robes cling to the muscles of his back, the gold trim glinting in the candlelight. His long dark hair is tied back in a ponytail, golden chains twisting around the tie, and a large gold hoop hangs from one ear.
Vax never gets used to how beautiful he is, how assured in every movement. His robes swirl around him as he reaches for this jar or that bottle, a faint shimmering of magic hanging in the air. It almost feels like a dance, and Vax could watch it forever.
Or, Vax stops in to Gilmore's shop, hoping to spend some quality time together. Unfortunately, Gilmore is occupied with some delicate potion-making
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- Part 3 of Sorcery and Cynicism
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Let Me Be Your Good Night by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
07 Feb 2022
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There’s an idea brewing in Jester's eyes, something that always fills Beau with equal parts excitement and apprehension. Sometimes Jester’s ideas are mischievous and marvelous, sometimes they’re chaotic and concerning, and sometimes it’s hard to tell which until after it’s done.
“What if you taught me?” Jester says.
Beau blinks. “What?”
“You could teach me,” Jester says. “You have experience. You know how to… you know.”
Beau blinks more. “Are you propositioning me?”
Or, Jester wants experience, Beau has experience, it just makes sense. Girls helping girls, you know? It doesn't have to mean anything... right?
Written for the Troped Throwback: All The Choices multifandom event.
Placed 2nd for Best Overall
Placed 3rd for Best New Fandom
Placed 3rd for Best New PairingSeries
- Part 10 of Annika's Troped Fics
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a heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic) for Settiai
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
22 Dec 2021
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“We are hoping to learn the source of the corruption,” Keyleth says. “We rid Shademurk of this poison once, but it seems to be back.”
“Indeed,” Wodena says. “The same and yet not the same. It’s curious.”“What can you tell us?” Vex asks.
Wodena raises a hand. “A question for a question, my child. I’ll answer yours if you answer mine.”
“All right,” Vex says. “What do you want to know?”
Wodena smiles. “You, who has lost so many families – who would you sacrifice the most to regain?
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Percy's death breaks Vex. Keyleth hopes that a quest to the Feywild together might help pull her out of her depression.
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You Only Hold Me In Winter (so how can you know me at all) by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
24 Aug 2021
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When Yasha is invited to become a gardener at Castle Xhorhaus -- of course she has to take it. Beau wouldn't dream of standing in her way. She's sure they can make their relationship work, no matter the distance.
But its hard. Yasha is always so busy with work, and Beau just... misses her.
“I’m gonna fuckin’ miss you,” Beau whispered.Yasha’s laugh was soft and low. “I will miss you too,” she said. “I don’t know -- I feel like I’ve forgotten a time before I was at your side every night.”
Beau squeezed Yasha’s hand. “Always the poet,” she said.
“Always, for you,” Yasha agreed. “You deserve poetry, and it will be waiting when you come to visit.”
Written for the Troped: Visual challenge, using the round 1 moodboard.
Placed 1st for Most Creative Use of the Visual Prompt
Placed 3rd for Best Use of the Visual PromptSeries
- Part 8 of Annika's Troped Fics
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Can Scarce Tell Dark From Light by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
27 Apr 2020
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Written for the Essek Week continuation prompt: Sun/Moon
Caleb is the sun. He is beautiful and bright -- and explosive.
Essek is the moon. He is beautiful and gentle -- and dark.Somehow, they balance.
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I Would Like To Rage by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
24 Apr 2020
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Rage can take many forms. Yasha's rage looks different from Grog's. It sounds different. It feels different.
They are mirror images. This piece is a reflection on that contrast. -
And The World Gets Cruel... by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
09 Mar 2020
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Graduation was a test. Of their loyalties, of their skills… of their fortitude. Astrid and Eodwulf passed. Bren failed.
Now, years later, Astrid finds those qualities tested again when Trent Ikithon shows her the truth of that night.
When you are so deep in, when you have chosen your path and gone so far along it that there is no turning back from what you have done… there are only two options. You can break, like Bren did. Or you can find a way to live with it.
Astrid is a survivor.
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Not Fancy Stuff by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
14 Feb 2020
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Vax and Gilmore hang out on a roof being sweet and in love. That’s it. That's the fic. Who needs plot when you could have emotions?
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“You made me climb all these blasted stairs for nothing?”
Vax opens his mouth, then closes it again. “I guess I did,” he says sheepishly. “Sorry. Builds character?”
“Unforgivable,” Gilmore says. “I am already a character. Many people tell me so.”
Vax laughs again. “You are,” he says, stepping in close. “My favourite character. Here, let me make it up to you.”
“How?”
“You’ll see.” Vax smiles. “Do you trust me?”
Gilmore’s heart skips a beat, but his eyes are steady. “I do.”
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- Part 2 of Sorcery and Cynicism
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I'll Walk Through Hell With You by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
12 Feb 2020
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Percy fails his wisdom saving throw against Orthax, so Vex’halia screams a demon into submission. As you do. Just normal Vox Machina things.
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Every Journey Leads You Back To Where You Start by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
10 Jan 2020
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Vax will always be leaving. But Gilmore will always be waiting for him when he comes home.
aka the “Shopping and Shipping” episode but as an established relationship AU and with more kissing
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“Will you stay with me tonight?” Gilmore asks as they walk, hands twined together.
Vax sighs thoughtfully. It’s tempting. It’s so tempting. But… “It’s been too long since I’ve slept in my own bed.”
“You slept in your own bed last night.”
“I actually fell out halfway through. I was absolutely shitfaced.”
Gilmore laughs. “All right, all right, I get it. You don’t need me.”
“That is absolute horseshit and you know it,” Vax says. “I need you desperately. I just also need my pillows.”
“You could bring your pillows.”
“Needy, aren’t you?” Vax says, brushing a finger under Gilmore’s chin. Gilmore grins.
“Always.”
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- Part 1 of Sorcery and Cynicism
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Something About The Way You And I Fit by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic) for Capitola
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
03 Jan 2020
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A moment from after Beau and Reani, ah, "go for a walk" in 2x76. Some things aren't possible. But that doesn't make the things that are any less special.
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“Sorry,” Reani says. “It’s just -- I get excited, you know, and you’re really pretty and smart and badass and I really like you and -- I’m doing it again, aren’t I?”
“Yeah.”
“Sorry.”
“It’s fine.” Beau twists a strand of Reani’s hair around her finger, tugging gently. “It’s kinda cute, actually.”
Reani squeaks.
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Lay Your Head On Me (I'll Love You 'Til The Sun Dies) by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic) for owlmoose
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
25 Dec 2019
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Vex knows Percy loves her. She knows. She does. But sometimes, she's scared anyways. They're working on it.
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Trinket sits at the base of the tree, watching. His eyes are steady, soft, unjudging.
“Why am I so afraid?” she asks him.
He looks at her. Because it matters.
“But I trust him,” she says, trying to believe it. “He’s a good man.”
Good men can do bad things.
It is a truth that is as painful as it is comforting. She has done bad things, things she is deeply ashamed of. He has forgiven her, every time. He has done bad things, things he wishes with all his heart he could take back. She has forgiven him, every time. The mistakes do not erase the kindness, the gentleness, the generosity. They are more than their mistakes.
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Kill The Monster by CriticalRolemance (SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFic)
Fandoms: Critical Role (Web Series)
24 Sep 2019
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Caleb knows that his parents' deaths can't go unpunished. He still isn't sure what that means.
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“Who will you be tomorrow?” the mage needles. “Who will you be next month? Who will you be when you no longer need these people -- or when they no longer need you?”
“He’ll be Caleb,” Nott says. “He’ll be our friend. And you’ll be dead.”
An eerie smile spreads across Ikithon’s face, cruel and almost crazed. “Will you kill me yourself then, Bren?” he asks. “Perhaps you aren’t quite the failure I thought. You’re racking up quite the body count.”
“My name is Caleb,” Caleb says. “And I do not kill needlessly. But you-” His voice is tight, carefully controlled as he steps forward with his hands already glowing. “You are a murderer,” he says. “You made me a murderer. And now I will murder you."