A Small but Stubborn Fire, ch10: Weather Stripping
It's the end of spring break. I'm happy I was able to get this chapter ready. This is ch10 of my Sabinefic for the @mlbigbang. The story is from Sabine's POV as she tries to figure out what has been traumatizing her little girl (who, by the way, will not tell her anything).
If you haven't started reading yet, now's a good time. We're turned the corner on vibes and are now hurtling toward events.
Synopsis
Sabine drags Marinette to therapy.
Extract
“Okay, okay! I’m just saying to be careful around that cat boy.” She knew she’d gone too far when Marinette’s expression clouded.
“See, that’s what I’m talking about. You were rude to him last night—”
“He shouldn’t have been visiting that late—”
“And then you acted like you understood and were sorry. You even apologized! And then today, you have me cornered on this bus, and you keep picking at the scab. You’re my mother; you’re supposed to believe me—”
“Marinette, I’m supposed to support you.”
“How is that any different?”
“People aren’t objective about themselves. That’s why our loved ones have to check our worst impulses. Sometimes I’m even mad at Alya for pushing your wild confession schemes. She shouldn’t be encouraging that craziness.”
“You know about those?” Marinette’s face had gone red.
At least it’s from embarrassment, not anger. “Mothers see everything. We have hundreds of eyes.”
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To my friends @uptoolateart and @raspberrycatapult, once again you honor me with your help. I cannot imagine how terrible this fic would be without your help and support. And to my friends @hamsteriffic and @wehadabondingmoment, thank you so much for your help getting some crucial, sensitive things right with this chapter!
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happy valentine's day! :] i made it with about half an hour to spare LMAO
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On the 10th we finally said goodbye to the Rabbit and entered the Year of the Dragon! And just like last year, here's a new kwami swap~
If I'm honest, I'm not fond of the "happy meal toy aesthetic", so I went for a darker/more muted set of shades of red for my take on the dragon.
Happy belated Lunar New Year, everyone!
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