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“Need word,” Rocky says in baby-talk Eridian for me. The translator dutifully repeats “need word” in English a second later.
After fifteen minutes of bewildering back and forth between the three of us, we determine the word he needs is “declension.”
A year into the journey to Erid, Grace faces down his most formidable academic gauntlet since astrophage: the five-part polyphonic Eridian language. It’s only fair after Rocky mastered English, human mannerisms, Grace mannerisms- without so much as one complaint. And if learning Eridian might temper some of Grace’s desperate, near-complete dependence on Rocky in the future… well. That’s his own business.
Eridian breaks Grace’s brain, heart, and soul- and puts it back together.
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22 Jul 2026
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you weren't there that day for the Naming of Things by callmearcturus
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary (2026)
12 Jun 2026
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"Rocky did not understand human names and titles when we met. Eridian names longer, give information on Eridian's home, associations, skills." For the first time in ages, he positioned two of his arms together, forming the design that Grace thought of like a family crest, a single design bisected.
"You should teach me to read those before we get to Erid, so I can be polite." As Grace considered the linework, already picking up on some vague ideas from the shapes in Rocky's carapace, something else occurred to him. "So… I picked 'Rocky' because your outer shell looks like stone."
"And for inspirational story of athlete who defeats human system of poverty to become great champion. Eye of the tiger."
"Retroactively, yeah." Grace bent at the hips, getting to Rocky's 'eye' level. "So what'd you name me?"
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15 Jun 2026
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It’s a pattern that Robby’s grown comfortable with in his flings; in week one he’s all in, but by week seven he’s itchy and ready for things to end. He’s never had a relationship clear the fifty day mark and it’s fine—that’s exactly how he likes it.
Enter Dennis Whitaker.
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29 May 2026
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Design Thinking for Everyday Life by lyricl
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary (2026), Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
09 May 2026
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"So how humans pick partner?"
"Well, sexually speaking, I guess a lot of humans go off of looks,” said Grace. “Physical appearance.”
“Physical appearance!” Rocky was scandalized. “No good. Bad variable. Tell you nothing. Have to run experiment. Have to try.”
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11 May 2026
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Two of Us by regalfirebird
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary (2026)
08 May 2026
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“What is word for attractive person, question?”
What? Grace, taken aback, didn’t immediately respond. Rocky liked the way he looked? Or, sounded? Whatever. Best to be seated for this conversation. Grace went over and sat on the edge of his bed and Rocky moved along his side of the barrier to be closer to him. “You think I’m attractive?”
“Yes. Very much.”
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09 May 2026
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“Say you got married,” Robby found himself asking. “Would you wear your dress blues? Or civilian clothes?”
It had only been an idle thought, no different than any number of easy, directionless musings of the sort that often came over the two of them on mornings like this one, when no one had a shift to go to for at least thirty-six hours. Robby didn’t mean anything by it. But he regretted the words the instant they left his mouth, even before he saw the incredulous grin slide over Jack’s face.
“Say I got married?”
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30 Apr 2026
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grace pretty, rocky stare by serenfire
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary (2026)
06 Apr 2026
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If Rocky propositions him during the workday, he makes no such attempt at a performance—or, as Rocky likes to call it, courtship.
After they determine this is indeed the word Rocky’s using, Grace snorts. “No. Courtship is, like, old-fashioned dating. Very formal old-fashioned dating.”
“No, no.” Rocky gestures to what he gave Grace. “Is courtship. Trust.”
“I don’t know what this is, but it’s not courtship!” Grace holds up the honest-to-God padded handcuffs Rocky made for him. They jingle a little. “Explain how this is old-fashioned to you. Quickly.”
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28 Apr 2026
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the ideal husband by cinnamonsalt
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary (2026), Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
22 Apr 2026
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“...nope.” Grace pulled the quilt farther up on his shuddering body, then turned his back to him. “Nope- oh, no, no, absolutely not. Nope.”
“For sci-encee,” Rocky whined, actually whined, practically pawing at the edge of the bed, and Grace whipped back to face him, eyes squinted in the dark.
“I don't buy that, Rock.” Rocky wilted with the sentiment. God, he was pushy- and if Eridians could evolve to have puppy dog eyes, Grace was convinced Rocky would be at the forefront of that development. “Not for a second. Y’know, you’ve been-”
“How will Rocky possibly know how to please, if no?”
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Doctor Ryland Grace feels as if he's being hunted. Rocky is very aware of Doctor Ryland Grace's feelings.
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28 Apr 2026
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Leaving a Mark by startingatmidnight
Fandoms: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary (2026)
31 Mar 2026
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Ryland has a tattoo. So does Rocky. It's not the same thing, but it also really is.
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25 Apr 2026
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Sore, aching hurt blooms, fresh and angry, and Dennis pulls back his hand with a sharp hiss just as the curtains rattle and Jack sweeps into the room.
His handsome face is already set in a scowl and he honestly looks kind of pissed off, but then his gaze finds where Dennis’ hand lingers against his abused throat and it gets so much worse.
“What the fuck?” Jack hisses and stalks over.
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Dennis gets a little bit strangled during Street and is positive he's ruining date night no matter what Trinity says. Jack and Robby reacts accordingly.
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24 Apr 2026
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“...was just thinking about how your hips would feel fucking me.”
Dennis breathed in sharply. Which wasn't a great choice as he was still under the showerhead and promptly took in a mouthful of water.
“Told you.”
It took him a moment to recover, sputtering and spitting water before going quiet. When Robby finally opened his eyes again, Dennis was staring back at him with a soft expression that he couldn't quite read.
“You’re drunk.” He says it like Robby just told him a joke.
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11 Apr 2026
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Sunset Heat (n.) — A spontaneous omega heat cycle occurring later in life, often triggered by a perceived environment of safety, and/or the presence of a compatible mate.
Jack Abbot hasn’t had a heat in over a decade. He buried that part of himself along with his mate, his missing leg, and with everything else soft and needing. The problem is, there's only one alpha close enough to have caused it. And asking him might cost Jack the one steady thing left in his life.
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01 Apr 2026
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She's wiping at her face with her hands. It's futile. He pulls up outside her building, and she's already reaching for the door handle with her dripping hand. She leaves behind a shiny wet spot. He turns off the car and reaches for his door as well.
Emma stares at him as he rounds the hood of his car toward her. “I'm—”
He doesn't know what she planned to say. Just pulls her close. Use my fucking shirt, he thinks, cupping the back of her head. Christ, he's lost it. But he's already here. So he presses her face to his chest so her tears soak into cotton. He'll wash it when he gets home. They were his tears anyway. He caused them, and he always cleans up his own messes.
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Brendon Park adds a new routine to his day.
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26 Mar 2026
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“I thought you were leaving tonight,” Jack says, finally, giving in first because that is how it usually goes. He takes a sip from his bottle, the beer foamy and cold in his mouth.
“I was,” Robby says.
“But?” Jack prompts.
Robby shrugs. It looks tight, a little forced. “I changed my mind,” he says
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08 Mar 2026
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After the Fourth of July, Robby leaves.
Whitaker follows.
Somewhere between Pittsburgh and the Great Plains, Dennis convinces him to come home.
Or: A getting-together oneshot that turned into a series about Robby and Dennis figuring out what they want to be to each other. Featuring yearning, hurt (but also comfort), Jack Abbot serving as Robby’s unlicensed therapist, Trinity Santos suffering more than Jesus, quite a lot of smut, actually, and gratuitous references to the great state of Nebraska.
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06 Mar 2026
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Our little secret.
She expects it to be like most other things with Dr. Jack Abbot: a passing comment, a breath of exhilaration, a moment of feeling seen—really seen—before she washes it off in the shower with the lingering sweat and smell of antiseptic.
Until. Until a day or a week or a month passes, and she realizes it's hovering at her periphery, and she will wonder when it turned from nothing into something.
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24 Feb 2026
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"Uh huh," Santos said, setting her coffee down on the table. "Okay, boss, I have a very important question. Have you ever kissed Dr Abbot on the mouth?"
Robby stared at her. "Have I... what?"
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15 Feb 2026
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Jack messages Robby on Grindr. Not that he knows that.
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11 Feb 2026
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The ER is chaos and uncertainty, so Dennis likes predictability in his personal life. Robby fucks that all up.
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Dennis is ready for the seven week itch, Robby seems to forget.
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11 Feb 2026
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After a disastrous Fourth of July shift, Robby does not go on the sabbatical he never planned, but the roof of a building.
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08 Feb 2026