Fic Update Thread 57: Varieties of Fandom Experience

[Mamorien]

Threads of Destiny (the other OEX meat) 438-Green 7.

"The governor's manor?" Ling Qingge asked in disbelief as their household’s items were carried inside by their staff.

"I did say so in my letter," Ling Qi said. She drew a giggle from Biyu as she rocked the girl in the crook of her arm. She had to give it to Qiyi; her little sister was fascinated by the ribbons.

"I thought you must have been imprecise, referring to a household on the grounds." Ling Qingge pinched the bridge of her nose. "Oh, by the gods, I am not qualified at all to train staff for a role like this!"

"You are, Mother. Do you think I have not seen what you've put your stipend towards,? The books, the scrolls, and observations of modern court fashions and etiquette? You've been much more dedicated to learning this than I."

She lifted Biyu up, grinning at her little sister as she spun a graceful circle, the furred hem of her gown flaring out. Biyu shrieked in delight, kicking her feet.

"And yet,” she continued, “Somehow, I have managed to become a respected diplomat."

Her mother let out a huff of breath, taking Biyu from her hands. It was a testament to the strength of even a first realm’s cultivation that her mother's arms didn't tremble under the growing girl’s weight. Biyu pouted as she was set on the ground.

"There is a great difference between preparations and reality."

"Mama will be good. Sis says so! Mama no sad," Biyu announced authoritatively. "New house is pretty."

"Outnumbered." Ling Qingge sighed. "I suppose I shall simply have to manage."

https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/21188/...38-green-7

Lantern Granger: On Patrol (HP/DC) Registry: Part One, Liftoff.

Hermione escorts her young mentee on the first steps in becoming a real superhero. Namely, getting her own code name and costume! After first getting permission from her parents for this and getting lessons about this new community, of course. Plus the okay from faculty at her regular school. You know, the one in that old Scottish castle.

“Think of them as extended field trips as part of Muggle Studies, Minerva. Advanced classes with special professors.”

https://archiveofourown.org/works/635421.../164622073