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That’s (Almost) a Wrap!

We’re still waiting on one gift that needed a little extra time, but beyond that I think I snagged everyone’s! I hope you all enjoyed the exchange, as well as the new Ozqrow fanworks we have to enjoy :)

This blog is in desperate need of an upgrade, so when the festivities have wound down I’ll get links onto the gifts page and maybe play around with themes a bit. So if you stop by and things look a little wonky, no worries. It’s temporary!

Happy Holidays! 🎉

#mod post #ozqrow #ozqrow secret santa #rwby

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Happy OzQrow Secret Santa time! @ozqrowsecretsanta

For @cara-kira

Title: Living Well and Other Forms of Vengeance

Summary: Ozpin isn't a vengeful person. At least, he didn't consider himself to be until his life was unraveled at the hands of his ex, who left him wounded and closed off. Encouraged by a friend and a bit of liquid courage, Ozpin decides that the best revenge involves moving on in a spectacularly public manner. But when real feelings develop out of a pretended affair, Ozpin has to shift his plans and hope that living well is the best form of revenge after all.

Fandom: RWBY Warnings: None Rating: T Pairings: Ozpin/Qrow Chapter: 1+2/5 Words: 5.8k

#gifts #Oz you NEVER fail to come up with the most compelling fics #bumping this up the 'to read' list

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Through a Bird’s Eye

Summary: Oz was used to the regular visits from a mysterious crow he noticed peeking through the window one day.  However, he was not ready to find out that the little bird was hiding a secret.

Categories: Fluff, Established Relationship, Shapeshifter AU

Prompt: Qrow knitting Oz a pair of socks.

Author’s Note: Today’s the day!  Merry Christmas, everyone!  I had my good friend @ozpins-coffeemug for @ozqrowsecretsanta this year and I could not have been more excited to make a gift for such a sweet, amazing, creative, and supportive person XD I’m sure it may have slipped your mind, but about a year ago, around this time, you had an idea for an AU where Oz regularly gets visits from a little crow and makes him small gifts that he knits himself and later finds out that the bird was actually Qrow as a shapeshifter.  A full year later, you gave me a prompt that had similar ideas of homemade gifts and I couldn’t stop myself from combining the two!  Hope you enjoy the story I fleshed out based on your lovely and soft ideas!  Love you, Bran!!!! /p

#gifts #me: knitting? 👀 #SHAPESHIFTER? #👀👀👀

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After another incident regarding Ozpin ending up dead, or, well, as dead as he could possibly be. Qrow decides the two need a bit of a break, and a talk.

For @zacs-of-rwby / @did-i-do-this-write

HI ZAC ILY ZAC /P

ANYWAYS Y’ALL GO GIVE ZAC SOME LOVE

I really hope you enjoy this Zac I tried my darndest on it! So surprise! I’m your secret Santa this year :D

#gifts #I can't wait to read this yeeeesss

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This is my gift to you Morgan 😊 @bowl-of-shortness

Have a wonderful winter friend 😊

Prompt: Family, meeting the parents.

... I think I hit the prompt idk... I'm sorry 😅.

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It was fine.

It was all going to be fine.

.... Except it wasn't going to be fine.

And nothing was ever going to be fine again.

A hand took his and Oz was suddenly reminded that breathing was a thing.

"Hey, Oz if your really not up up to it I can just call and cancel." Said Qrow, the owner of the hand. Casting a worried look at Oz.

Oz cursed himself internally for allowing his anxiety to show in his face and worry Qrow.

Qrow who he knew was looking forward to this gathering for a week.

Who had spun him around and kissed him when Oz had agreed to join him.

Oz let his fingers brush Qrow's bracelets, bangles he called them. The cool metal helping to ground him to the here and now.

"No, I'll go"

Qrow looked at him, crimson eyes warm and searching. Before pressing a soft kiss on his forehead, a greatfulness he could never deliver in words.

"Alright, we better get changed than. Rides coming in an hour."

Oz nodded, wordlessly heading to his room where his outfit was laid out for him.

It was nothing short of beautiful.

Oz tentatively put it on, it was suprisingly comfortable despite its regal apperance. Gently taking the bangles Qrow provided him and letting them fall onto his wrists.

It was grounding, and the jingling they made as he caught himself in the mirror. he smiled.

.

It was a far cry from the itchy monkey suits he had been shoved into as a child.

Perhaps... Perhaps he'd be okay.

Seeing Qrow dressed in his clothes made Oz do a double take.

His partner was beautiful, but right now he was radiant.

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Qrow looked Oz up and down and whistled. Oz chuckled, letting him take his hand "you don't look too shabby yourself." Qrow smiled, a blush growing on his cheeks as he rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.

"Yeah? I can clean up good. I'm just.. You look... Wow."

As smooth as ever.

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Oz wasn't sure what to expect when the ship dropped them off in what seemed like the middle of the woods.

Qrow smiled his easy going smile and took Oz's hand, he didn't seemed suprised at all so Oz went with it.

"You sure? We can go back if you want?"

Oz smiled and kissed Qrows cheek, trust him to be worried.

"I'm okay"

He was terrified but he would do anything for Qrow.

Qrow nodded a little, kissing his forehead before taking him to a clearing where a bunch of tents were.

Oz knew without needing to be told who were Qrow's parents were.

Qormac Branwen was a very tall man, he towered over them both and yet when his eyes landed on Qrow he smiled with a softness in his eyes.

"Qrow"

Qrow lit up like a Christmas tree and bounced over to his dad who picked him up into a loving embrace.

"Dad!"

"Hey kiddo, it's good to see you again." Qormac said warmly "you doing alright? Been taking care of yourself?"

Qrow rolled his eyes but his smile never wavered "Yeah dad I have."

The shorter woman beside them, Merle Branwen cleared her throat looking at Qrow expectantly.

Oz at first thought she might be mad but there was a fondness in her eyes as she looked at her son and husband.

And Qrow easily wiggled out of his hands hug to embrace his mum who chuckled at his antics.

"Hey mum!"

"Hello dear, your as wild as always" she smiled and Qrow poured which made Oz chuckle.

He almost regretted it because now their attention was on him.

Qrow grinned, running ovef and taking Oz's hand before wandering back to his parents.

Oz bowed his head at them both in respect "Greetings, Mr and Mrs Branwen, I'm Eira Ozpin but everyone just calls me Oz."

Oz tried to stop himself from shaking.

He was terrified that Qrow's parents would immediately be able to see that he didn't belong here.

He never did.

To his suprise, Qormac put a suprisingly gentle hand on his shoulder and Oz looked up at him.

There was no trace of anger, nor disgust in his eyes. Not like Oz's own father in the times he had seen him.

Only warmth.

A warmth that made Oz feel like he'd been cold his entire life and only now could feel the temperature change.

"None of that now, I'm Qormac and this is my wife Merle. We're happy you came Oz."

Oz tried not to let his shock show.

They wanted him here?

"I'm glad we got your measurements right dear, you look lovely." Said Merle with a smile.

One that reminded him so much of the man he loved.

"Thank you Mrs Bra-... Merle. Thank you Merle. I love it. But you didn't have to go to all this trouble."

Merle waved him off "none of that now love. Your our new son afterall, and I will have nothing but the best for my family."

... Family...

She thought...

They saw him as family?

He hadn't known them barely 5 minutes but they had already deemed him to be their son?

Oz felt tears prick his eyes and was glad no one mentioned it when he wiped them away.

Qormac softened and Oz wandered if he understood.

"Well, let's get inside shall we. We've got much to talk about." Said Merle, before a mischievous smile appeared on her face "and a few baby albums to share."

"Mum!"

Oz laughed.

A full belly laugh that engulfed him in warmth, whetherf it was at the odd situation of Qrow's shreik he wasn't sure.

He let Merle take his hand and lead him inside with Qrow hot on his heels and Qormac not even bothering to hide his laugh.

The tent was cosy.

It felt like home in a way Oz's never had.

Their was a piece of all the Branwen's in their home and part of Oz hoped he could leave his own mark in their.

Oz spent the hours cooing and awhing at baby Qrow pictures (To Qrows embarrassment), listening to childhood stories from Merle and Qormac.

Ate a hearty dinner of food he'd never had before but would now never live without. Finding himself slotted at the table without feeling out of place.

"And know, this isn't a one time thing." Said Qormac, as he took the dishes away and Qrow fiddled with the record player.

"Your welcome here whenever you want son."

Oz smiled back, he wanted to come back.

He didn't know how they both adored him so much but he was happy.

Warm.

"I'd like that"

Qormac smiled, leaving the couple to stand togrther. With Merle having popped out to talk to some of the tribe.

"You did amazing" said Qrow, sweeping off his feet and into a hug.

"I didn't do anything" shrugged Oz and Qrow chuckled "you were yourself hun, and that's all you had to be. Told you they'd love you."

Oz hadn't believed it at the time.

But now...

"I love them too, and you I love you."

Qrow smiled, pressing play as the record began to spin and put his arms around his lover.

As both swayed and danced to the music.

"I love you too"

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Bonus:

Merle and Qormac's outfits:

With Qrow matching with his mum and Oz having a black dupatta like Qormac, to show he belongs.

.

To me this is the song that was playing while Qrow and Oz danced

#gifts #the amount of work that went into this 🤯

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For: @starlightshadowsworld

Promt: cold hands need warming

I'm sooo excited because it's my first secret santa ahh! I Hope you like your present star :)

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#gifts #omg perfect interpretation of the prompt #congrats on nailing your first secret santa!

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For @veetvoojagigthemagnificent I hope you like it! Hopefully I did your prompt justice😁 Happy Holidays everyone!

#gifts #SHUT UP THIS IS SO CUTE

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Posting begins in just two hours! (EST, anyway). As always, feel free to post your gift any time during the 23rd and tag the blog/shoot me a message to let me know it’s up. I’ve got a lot of holiday prep to do tomorrow, but I’ll do my best to hop on and reblog gifts :)

I can’t wait to see what everyone has created!!

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We’re now about five days away from posting, folks! Hope everyone is putting the finishing touches on their gifts :) As always, hit me up with any questions you may have and get excited for everything the fandom has created on the 23rd! <3

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Hello, fellow Santas! On behalf of a friend who was having some technical issues, I was just sending in this "general" stocking stuffer for everyone to enjoy! Full disclosure: I had no part in making these, it was all Branwen! They did a lovely job, I'm just here to deliver it :)

- did-I-do-this-write

Hello to all the secret santas out there! Here's a tiny little gift for everyone :) it's a playlist with Christmas love songs that reminded me of Oz and Qrow. It's not long so if you want you can check it out to get into the right vibe to make your gift ⛄🤍

- Branwen

#submission #Spotify #mod tags: #stocking stuffer #what a fantastic way to kick off the exchange! :D

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Check your inbox, folks: assignments have been sent out! 🎉

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ONE MORE NIGHT (but also probably a bit of tomorrow morning too, EST, before I’m able to start organizing participants) TO SIGN UP FOR THE OZQROW SECRET SANTA EXCHANGE!

Sign up with the form to join us :)))

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Hello, RWBY fandom!

Have you been missing our webseries lately? Feeling weighed down by the awful reveals, controversies, and overall discourse? Looking for some of that elusive holiday spirit? Why not obsess over these two and help fill the void??

The Ozqrow (or Cloqwork) Secret Santa is an exchange where we create stories, art, crafts, podfics, playlists, and anything else we can think of for the Delightful Disaster Duo, more commonly known as Ozpin and Qrow. Not sure how an exchange works? Stop by our Participate page. Still have questions? Check out the FAQ. Want to browse the amazing work from past years? There’s a app page for that too!

Want to join us this year?

☃️  SLAM YOUR INFO INTO THIS GOOGLE FORM PLEASE! ☃️

Sign-ups will run through November 15th, assignments go out November 16th, and gifts will be due December 23rd. As always, my ask box/messenger is open for any and all queries :)

Hope to see you there!

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Happy New Year!

Hello, everyone! I fell a bit behind with the holidays, but I’ve finally updated the Gift Masterlist with all our amazing art and fic from this year! Feel free to browse at your leisure and let me know if any of the links stop working (a common problem here on tumblr...)

I hope everyone enjoyed the exchange and is gearing up for a wonderful 2022. And, of course, I hope you’ll all join me again next year, but that’s a ways off for now ;)

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Hey @greenbeany! Sorry it’s late, but here’s your gift from your Secret Santa for the @ozqrowsecretsanta! Hope you enjoy!

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Happy Christmas to my bestie @zacs-of-rwby :DD

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For: @veetvoojagigthemagnificent (@ozqrowsecretsanta)

Prompt: Qrow being a ridiculous doofus (or bad at flirting)

Title: The Very Wrath of Love

"They are in the very wrath of love, and they will go together. Clubs cannot part them." (As You Like It – Act 5, Scene 2)

Summary: Dr. Ozpin Pine is a respected psychiatrist who runs a radio advice show. His greatest rival, a man who goes by the name of Axe, is determined to cut down his show via adolescent prank phone calls. Amidst this radio war, a longtime crush reenters Ozpin's life. Mistaken identities, bad radio advice, and a date from hell all suggest the obvious: Ozpin may be in love with an idiot. (The Frasier AU no one but me asked for.)

Fandom: RWBY Warnings: None Rating: E Pairings: Ozpin/Qrow Chapters: 11 (complete) Words: 18.6k

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