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Three Ways to Break a Curse (And the One that Works) by Kalikuks
Fandoms: 原神 | Genshin Impact (Video Game)
25 May 2025
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“A curse.” Wriothesley’s brows furrow. “But that would mean a spell has been cast on you. Who would be powerful enough to do that to the Hydro Dragon Sovereign?”
The little Dragon Sovereign shakes his head. “I do not know, but the Mage who wove this spell upon me knew what they were doing. I just do not know who it is that did this, and as such, I do not want to risk looking for a Mage and finding the one who did this to me. There is no telling what they would do to me in this state to ensure they keep my power to themselves.”
“So you come to me,” Wriothesley says slowly as he catches on, “Because I know Magic and the Melusines trust me.”
“Precisely,” The Hydro Dragon responds.
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When approached by the cursed Hydro Dragon Sovereign Neuvillette, Wriothesley, a humble Artificer, must help the Dragon regain his full power and break the curse laid upon him. This story follows their attempts at doing so and the bond that forms between them.
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08 Jan 2026
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It’d been a mid-life crisis thing—starting up a ThirstTrap account. He’s aging, going gray, and it’s harder and harder to snag cute guys when out on the town. So Wriothesley thought: What is the harm? He posts up a few lewds, gets a few bites, and maybe makes a couple hundred on the side. Being a personal trainer pays his bills, but a slush fund is nice, and Wriothesley deemed it worth the ill-advised idea™.
Clorinde had laughed at him. Literally. Wriothesley spilled the beans the next day over coffee and tea cakes at Café Lutece, and she’d laughed so hard he thought he might’ve broken her. He’s known Clorinde for decades and that is the only time he’s seen her double over and lose it.
She’d stopped laughing after the first payout because Wriothesley was an instant sensation, a rough and tumble, silver fox showing off the goods. As it turns out, there’s a market for decent-looking middle-aged men with gnarly scars, and a bomb-ass physique.
Wriothesley and Neuvillette are both lonely, socially stunted older dudes terrified of dating, and so they do what the youngsters do-- accidentally initiate romance over social media by way of 'lewd modeling'.
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- Part 1 of Socially Awkward
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17 Dec 2025
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“You’re my human husband,” Wriothesley says, “so why can’t I be your dragon husband?”
“Wriothesley…”
“You already call me your mate,” Wriothesley points out. “I want to be with you for eternity. I want you for forever, Neuvillette.”
On the eve of their first anniversary, Wriothesley expects a mating bite from Neuvillette, but Neuvillette, afraid of the ramifications that might have on Wriothesley, refuses him. In the aftermath of their argument, Wriothesley finds himself saddled with and utterly overwhelmed by Neuvillette’s authority. As they work to restore Neuvillette’s authority to him, they wrestle with how a mating bite might impact Wriothesley—for better and worse.
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09 Dec 2025
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“Monsieur Chief Justice,” Wriothesley says, not sure if he wants to laugh or walk straight into the sea. “Are you unfamiliar with floriography?”
Returning to his dockets, Neuvillette says, “I understand it is a passing trend among the young people of Fontaine, but I have never given it much of my own regard.”
Wriothesley chokes. Half of Fontainian society communicates via the unspoken language of flowers, using bouquets to augment or even subvert their messages. “I wouldn’t call it a passing trend,” Wriothesley manages, strangled.
Wriothesley teaches Neuvillette the subtle political art of floriography, and Neuvillette takes the opportunity to communicate more privately with the Duke.
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09 Dec 2025
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Two days into what seems like endless downpour, Wriothesley decides enough is enough.
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14 Nov 2025