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  1. Public Bookmark 2

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    As summarized by @themostdemonicduck:
    "So, Ratzinger didn't become a priest. What now, you may ask, well...Be ready, because he's actually a boring old man, BUT what will he do when a dashingly handsome (and stupid) new priest moves into his town? Come forth and read!"
    I wrote this because AUs feed my soul.

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    25 Aug 2025

  2. Public Bookmark 14

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    The papacy is a huge burden, especially on an older man.

    Or love, in different seasons, in different settings, from the Roman Curia, until to the balcony overseeing St. Peter's Square. And beyond.

    Or love, when or whether they’ll be able to finally get it right.

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    30 Jun 2025

  3. Public Bookmark 9

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    “Santo Padre,” he started, noticing Bob’s eyebrows furrow at the sudden formality - “can I practice?”

    Bob looked at him with a hint of confusion. “Practice?”

    Luis chuckled at his Holiness’ expression, patting the other man’s arms. “Yes, practice. I would like to practice how to put the ring on your hand. I’m no longer worried about my worthiness - but I’m worried about my clumsiness. What if I drop the ring? What if I put it on the wrong finger? Everyone will be watching us and I would want to make sure that in that moment, along with everything in that inauguration mass - is perfect for you. For your Papacy.”

    Bob swallowed the lump forming in his throat - afraid to show the feelings he kept hidden for the sake of his role. He forced out a chuckle at his friend’s words and nodded his head in agreement.

    “‘Sure, Chito. Let’s practice. For your sake.”

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    01 Jun 2025

  4. Public Bookmark 24

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    Tedesco is tired of hearing Bellini moan Lawrence’s name during sex, and tries to get some revenge. There’s a price to pay for it.

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    23 May 2025

  5. Public Bookmark 9

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    "all the way back to that cursed or blessed night [...] when the magnetic circle of existence had for the first time, simply through banal or pure magic, intercepted the other man’s circle."

    Goffredo Tedesco, chef in five-star restaurant, and Aldo Bellini, professor at a famous university — have been married for ten years, living through male pattern baldness, nicotine-induced erectile dysfunction, and old couple disagreements together. Chapters out of order, with flashbacks ranging from the first kiss and first fight, and other pieces of a 15-year relationship.

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    22 May 2025