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Came to me in a dream

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Hi, I’m trying to find a fic where Aziraphale is a nursery/kindergarten teacher and Crowley is a parent. I think at one point Crowley holds a party and Aziraphale gets a panic attack at it? (That could be a different fic though. If it is, could you also find that one?)

Thanks :)

Hello. I can find two fics in which Aziraphale is a teacher and Crowley is a parent...

Crossing Guard(ian Angel) by snae_b (E)

Single dad Crowley is a mess on the first day of kindergarten. He never thought the day could go worse than it already is.

What We Make of It (Shotgun Wedding) by charlottemadison (E)

The important thing, Crowley tells himself -- the most important thing -- is Adam, his brilliant, creative, empathetic nephew. Being fourteen's hard enough; the kid didn't ask to deal with the weight of the world on top of it. And if taking care of Adam means Crowley has to tough it out at a job he can’t stand, so be it. And if Crowley's job means that Adam’s charming English teacher is NOT a romantic possibility, well, that's just how things go. But the occasional drink with Aziraphale proves hard to resist. They frequent the same pub, so who can object to them saying hello? Briefly sharing a table? Perhaps a little conversation? The painful knowledge that it can’t be anything more -- not without somebody getting fired or sued or both -- well, that can't be helped. Until Crowley stumbles onto a terribly reckless idea...

- Mod D

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perhaps the water is mixed with tears

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dark mode galaxy-themed ao3 site skin

Since the frog theme I made earlier was light mode, I decided to make a dark mode skin as well. This one is galaxy-themed and in shades of purple, pink, and blue.

You can get the code and instructions for how to use it here.

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there really do need to be far more pediatric bioethics training programs. there are so many nuances to pediatric care that are not covered by any general bioethics program. most notably, the lack of power when it comes to their own medical decision making, and the importance of having adults to advocate for them where parents and doctors fail.

i think the absence of these programs comes from wider society not valuing those under the age of 18 as whole people who deserve to have their needs understood and met.

there are conversations happening now over if these programs are needed, but i feel like the best way to discover this is to actually create these programs and observe their impact on patient care.

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PEDRO PASCAL & ETHAN HAWKE ⏤ Strange Way of Life | Behind the scenes

#HELLO??????

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They invented love 😔 the whole artwork can’t be posted here (you can find it in my n/sfw twitter), cough, but these details might be nice enough on their own 🌸 your honor all I wanted was for them to be able to build some kind of calm and serene environment together. They don’t need to kiss. Although I’d be among those who would appreciate it.

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I will never, ever get over people thinking Izzy is canonically Ed’s ex. How do you interpret a relationship between two people that badly? I’ll never understand. There is zero romantic chemistry between them. Like…are we even watching the same show?

#this is a crazy thing to post in the main tag just fyi #media illiteracy is back in full swing ob tumblr dot com though #so i shouldnt be surprised

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Hey! Do you lot know of any Good Omens/Hunger Games AUs?? Thanks!

I found one. Mind the tags!...

The Games Without Winners by feathereddino (M)

The second day of the 33rd Hunger Games should be a low-key day of sloth and gluttony for former victor Crowley Antonius. His tributes are dead, his sponsors are appeased, his escorts are high, and his agenda is in the wind. Of course, his husband, a fellow victor, still has a tribute alive in the Games. Crowley might want to limit his time to supporting Aziraphale Fell and his District 5 tribute, but the Capitol and its Hunger Games madness have far more items for him to attend to. It seems the demands on a victor never end.

- Mod D

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Con saying Izzy felt about Edward the way Con felt about the boy he was friends with at camp being taken away has destroyed and rebuilt me on several levels, all of them queer.

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Hiya! First of all, I wanted to thank you guys for the absolutely AMAZING work you do for this fandom. Don't know what we'd all do without you!

Do you have any recommendation for fics where Crowley was in an abusive relationship before Aziraphale? Doesn't need to be the main thing™, and I'm not fussy about AU or not, I just like that kind of hurt/comfort after?? The kind of vibe "In Which the Flower Grows", if you of it?

Thank you so much and hope you have a lovely day!

Be sure to check our previous rec here and and here. Generally your best bet would be to check #crowley/lucifer and #unhealthy crowley/lucifer tag

Shackled by rainbow_salt [M], WIP

Crowley and his boyfriend move into the flat next to Ezra and his husband’s. But things get complicated when they start to fall for each other, while also dealing with issues in their respective relationships.

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Next-door neighbours AU, but replace most of the typical fluff with angst.

When I Watch The World Burn (All I Think About Is You) by CosmicOcelot [M]

Behold: Crowley, taking 6000 years to figure out the difference between Love and Lust.

Lavender, Chamomile, and a Rather Permanent Arrangement by southdownsraph [M]

Crowley owns the flower shop across the street from A. Z. Fell's tattoo shop, and can't help but be intrigued by the slightly eccentric, yet incredibly friendly tattoo artist. When Crowley does finally pluck up the courage to talk to him beyond the occasional pleasantries, he kicks off the beginning of a friendship that could so easily drift into something else entirely.

Black Ice by DarkHedgehog [E]

Crowley's dream was to become a world class ice figure skater and win gold medal at the Olympics. His coach, best friend and lover Lukyan has made all of this possible. So what if they have to hide their relationship from the world? It's because no one would understand. But that's okay, Crowley doesn't really need any other people in his life.

If anyone knows of any more fics like this, let us know here!

~Mod N

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its almost “fuck me in your hoodie on the countertop while we bake cookies” season.

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Short stories that live in my head rent free and make me go a little crazy:

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (horror)

Lamb to The Slaughter by Roald Dahl (horror)

We Ate The Children Last by Yann Martel (satire/horror)

The Empty Prison by Matt Dymerski (horror)

The October Game by Ray Bradbury (horror)

I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison (horror/sci-fi)

A Good Man Is Hard To Find by Flannery O'Connor (horror)

The Last Question by Isaac Asimov (sci-fi)

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Keeping it slow, but you know how it is with Aziraphale... once he gets a taste he wants it all ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Hello wonderful people! I was wondering if the mods or anyone knows any AU fics where Aziraphale is Crowley’s therapist? Or vice versa? I looked in the therapy tag but those all seemed to be about them seeing a third party. I want the messed up “Oh no, I’m in love with my therapist/Oh no, I’m in love with my patient” scenario. I know it’s a problematic trope but I still find it fun! Thank you for any recs related to this!

Hi! I can only find a couple of therapist/patient fics, but I also have a few fics which deal with other kinds of professional/client relationships. You may also want to check out our #sex work tag, as these fics often explore the ethics behind these kinds of relationships.

Do Not Disturb by AppleSeeds (M)

Crowley decides to see a therapist, but the appointment doesn't go ahead as planned after he recognises a particular notification sound emanating from Dr Fell's phone.

DEFINITELY Do Not Disturb by IneffableToreshi (E)

A spicy follow-up to "Do Not Disturb" by Appleseeds

Crowley has just discovered that the guy he's been chatting up on Grindr is actually his new therapist. As it turns out Dr Fell may not be up for accepting him as a client after all, but it might be for the best. <3

How Two Hands Touch by thefoxandtherose (T)

Aziraphale didn't believe in reiki, or healing energies, or crystals, despite the thinly veiled implications and upsell offerings of this particular spa. But he believed in love. He believed in loving the people around him, and he believed in channeling that care into his work. --- Crowley seeks out a new massage therapist when his old injury starts giving him hell.

Lost and Found by Quefish (E)

Dr Anthony J Crowley is nearing the end of his shift when a patient with an unfortunate issue comes in for help.

The Pillow Fort by Kalimyre (E)

Chronically touch-starved, Crowley decides to try one of those "professional cuddling" places. Aziraphale volunteers there for reasons of his own. Crowley gets attached far too quickly, but it's not as one-sided as he thinks.

- Mod D

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Everything Is Awful and I’m Not Okay: questions to ask before giving up

Are you hydrated?  If not, have a glass of water.

Have you eaten in the past three hours?  If not, get some food — something with protein, not just simple carbs.  Perhaps some nuts or hummus?

Have you showered in the past day?  If not, take a shower right now.

If daytime: are you dressed?  If not, put on clean clothes that aren’t pajamas.  Give yourself permission to wear something special, whether it’s a funny t-shirt or a pretty dress.

If nighttime: are you sleepy and fatigued but resisting going to sleep?  Put on pajamas, make yourself cozy in bed with a teddy bear and the sound of falling rain, and close your eyes for fifteen minutes — no electronic screens allowed.  If you’re still awake after that, you can get up again; no pressure.

Have you stretched your legs in the past day?  If not, do so right now.  If you don’t have the spoons for a run or trip to the gym, just walk around the block, then keep walking as long as you please.  If the weather’s crap, drive to a big box store (e.g. Target) and go on a brisk walk through the aisles you normally skip.

Have you said something nice to someone in the past day?  Do so, whether online or in person.  Make it genuine; wait until you see something really wonderful about someone, and tell them about it.

Have you moved your body to music in the past day?  If not, do so — jog for the length of an EDM song at your favorite BPM, or just dance around the room for the length of an upbeat song.

Have you cuddled a living being in the past two days?  If not, do so.  Don’t be afraid to ask for hugs from friends or friends’ pets.  Most of them will enjoy the cuddles too; you’re not imposing on them.

Do you feel ineffective?  Pause right now and get something small completed, whether it’s responding to an e-mail, loading up the dishwasher, or packing your gym bag for your next trip.  Good job!

Do you feel unattractive?  Take a goddamn selfie.  Your friends will remind you how great you look, and you’ll fight society’s restrictions on what beauty can look like.

Do you feel paralyzed by indecision?  Give yourself ten minutes to sit back and figure out a game plan for the day.  If a particular decision or problem is still being a roadblock, simply set it aside for now, and pick something else that seems doable.  Right now, the important part is to break through that stasis, even if it means doing something trivial.

Have you seen a therapist in the past few days?  If not, hang on until your next therapy visit and talk through things then.

Have you been over-exerting yourself lately — physically, emotionally, socially, or intellectually?  That can take a toll that lingers for days. Give yourself a break in that area, whether it’s physical rest, taking time alone, or relaxing with some silly entertainment.

Have you changed any of your medications in the past couple of weeks, including skipped doses or a change in generic prescription brand?  That may be screwing with your head.  Give things a few days, then talk to your doctor if it doesn’t settle down.

Have you waited a week?  Sometimes our perception of life is skewed, and we can’t even tell that we’re not thinking clearly, and there’s no obvious external cause.  It happens.  Keep yourself going for a full week, whatever it takes, and see if you still feel the same way then.

You’ve made it this far, and you will make it through.  You are stronger than you think.

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