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Motivational Kiss | Am I just wasting time?

One more short little fluffvember thing tonight. I think this is the first time Vanya and Alistair take center stage in my writing!

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02. Motivational Kiss | nikatyler | Ellipsus
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November 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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Haunted | I don't want to dream of London anymore

I figured I might use some of the fluffvember prompts to get out some short writing and practice not overthinking the editing part ✨

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01. Haunted | nikatyler | Ellipsus
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November 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Chapter 21. Wants Answered

Anders has to set vivid imagination aside when his healing is needed, and Hawke goes on a date that is bound to go wrong, unless...

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"Imagine if…well, if you got married to him. Wouldn't that be wonderful?" She was choking up as if it was already their wedding day. Luckily, that was exactly when mini seneschal Bran knocked on the door, and only that stopped Branwyn from snapping at Leandra. "Impeccable timing," she mumbled under her breath, and bid mother goodbye. And now, she was sitting here, across the table from the guy. Out of her depth and feeling far too vulnerable. This has to be one of my worst nightmares that I can't wake up from, she thought as she watched the boy lift the glass of wine and almost spilling it all over the table. Truly, one for the top ten list.
October 24, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Chapter 20. Good Daughter

Hawke enjoys the new normal. Truly.

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Mother had guests over. Branwyn closed the door behind her with a quiet groan. From here, she could not discern who Leandra was talking to, but curiously, it was a male voice answering her, followed by laughter that undoubtedly also belonged to a man. Two men in the house? Phew, Maker. No one since father died and now she would bring two home? Well, why not. Maybe jumping back into the relationship game with all the thrills of it would make the air more breathable again. "Branwyn dear, is that you?" "Yes, mother," she replied. "I'm home, I'm going to take a bath and —" "Can you come join us for just a moment, please?"
October 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Chapter 19. Correspondence, pt. 2

Finally, Hawke gets some good news.

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"Unconsolable" is an understatement and you know I'm no good at dealing with our mother when she's like that. I hate you. Rude. Who am I to scold you for being blunt, but dammit, Carver, she was a sobbing, crying, broken mess already when I found her holding the envelope, she was too scared to open it and learn the truth about you. When you mentioned dying in the Deep Roads in the future, I swear she took it even worse. So, again: Do not fucking die, ever. Forbidden. I don't care what it would take, just don't.
September 12, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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Had a few ideas floating around my head the other day cleaning up after work and my first venture into writing Garrtonie was born. Just getting the feel for both of them at this point. Ah I'm nervous okay you can read it here:

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Human Beauty | nikatyler | Ellipsus
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September 7, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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🍂 hey, I'm Nika! (26, she/they, 🇨🇿)

I post:

🍂 OCs. Mainly #BranwynHawkeOC and #AntoniaShepardOC
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September 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Chapter 18. Uncertainties

In which Branwyn Hawke naturally deals with what bothers her in a very healthy manner, as is her nature.

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"Are you going out tonight?" Branwyn had not noticed her mother stepped out of her room and followed her downstairs quietly until she had almost reached the front entrance. Her hand slid off the doorknob. "I am. I'm meeting with my friends, who were also Carver's friends. You could say we're going to celebrate him in our own way." "If you really want to put 'we are going to drink until we black out' like that," mother shrugged. Branwyn sighed and bit her lip. Don't fight. Don't react. Don't do anything. You don't want to fight. "Better than drinking myself to a blackout in my own room alone, isn't it."
August 28, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Chapter 17. Correspondence, pt. 1

Anders reaches out to an old friend with a request.

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I am alive and well, yes, and our mutual friend has not consumed my mind as you were worried he might when we last spoke. At least, he has not yet, and I have faith it will not come to that. I was not going to contact you ever again, frankly, worried my letter would fall into the wrong hands and expose me to the templars, but something has happened and it is important that I write to you now, to hell with my fear.
August 15, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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#nikawrites Added a few little fun facts to Tonie's file. Still a WIP.

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Antonia "Tonie" Shepard | nikatyler | Ellipsus
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August 4, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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Chapter 16. Hightown

In which author who has never smoked in their life describes smoking. Also, Hawke and Anders have a tired midnight heart to heart.

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"Your spirit is weird," Branwyn shook her head. He smiled at her sadly. "I shouldn't agree, but —" "Aha! You do agree!" "It's complicated. Don't you hate anything about yourself? Any bad habit you can't let go of, any personality trait that you can't seem to change?" "Oh, buddy. Do you want me to go over that? We have all night, I can." "Please. I'd rather you tell me good things about yourself and what you're proud of. That better be a list that lasts us two nights," he said, holding her gaze. Branwyn scoffed and turned away. He was being serious. "But you get the idea."
August 1, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Eh, you know what? Have it, even though it's still very much a work in progress and things may change.

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July 30, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Chapter 15. Welcome Home

Hawke has to break the news to her mother.

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"I don't know." Her voice lacked emotion. Like she became Tranquil somewhere along the way and never noticed. Those three words were the only ones she could speak. Everything else — forgotten in haze. She didn't know. She didn't know how it happened or why. She didn't know what would come next. She just didn't know.
July 18, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Chapter 14. Blood

Though the path to the surface seems clear now, there is one more complication the party must face.

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"We made it," she whispered to him, her voice shaking. "We actually made it." Only a few hours and they'd be breathing fresh air again…couple more hours and they'd be back in Kirkwall. She was looking forward to it — a sentiment she never expected to feel towards that damned city. Anders was not letting go. Come to think, Branwyn wasn't actually in a hurry to reach Kirkwall anytime soon. This was nice. "Think we could…take a break? I…"
July 11, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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Chapter 13. Against the Stones

Hawke's party is determined to get out of here, whatever it takes, but there are still many obstacles in the way.

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"Isolate the core," Branwyn understood. He gave her a nod. "Smart. My only other plan was to keep hitting it with spell after spell and pray it falls sooner than I do, against all odds. Don't look at me like that, I'm not a tactics person, I go with the flow." He laughed, in spite of himself and in spite of the grave situation. "Let's go, then. Help me stun and paralyze it. Ready?" "As I'll ever be."
July 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Chapter 12. Tensions

Look, nobody said going in circles down in the Deep Roads would be easy.

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"It's just that hindsight is a bitch, and I hate thinking how mother must feel now." "Maker, she will have the most satisfying 'I told you so' moment of her life." Branwyn rolled her eyes. "Then she'll unleash real fury at me for putting you in danger. Again — you better not snitch anything, not even a small detail that you find harmless. We're not speaking of this." "Hey, don't do this," Carver stopped her. "She has not been herself since Bethany died. Cut her some slack already. Not everyone moves on as easily as you." Branwyn blinked. "Uh, excuse me?"
June 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Chapter 11. Respite

Struggling to find their way back to the surface, the party sets camp for the night. Hawke wants to take a bath before going to sleep.

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He thought Justice had barred these feelings from him, and maybe he had, but he could not foresee the complication in the form of one Branwyn Hawke. Brave, silly, sad, wonderful Branwyn Hawke, burning a fireball shaped hole in every defense he put up. Which one of you will drive me insane first? Along came a sting of guilt. Anders shook his head. This was wrong. So wrong.
June 13, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Chapter 10. Downhill

The expedition continues further below, deeper into the roads, and unearths a relic that should have remained forgotten.

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"It's definitely magic," Anders agreed. "And not the good kind." Branwyn lifted her hand, amused how precisely his thoughts were echoing hers, great minds think alike, that deserves a high five — but nothing was happening and she stuffed the hand back in her pocket. She had low hopes for some friendly platonic hand holding later, then. "Doesn't look like any kind of lyrium I've ever seen," Varric said, turning around. "Look at this, Bartrand. An idol made out of pure lyrium, I think. Could be worth a fortune."
June 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Chapter 9. The Dragon's Den

On the journey to treasure, our group stumbles into a seemingly empty space.

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Anders yelped as he poured more magic into the barrier. "Hate to interrupt, but that won't last forever. Do we have a plan?" "…survive?" He pushed the barrier forward, redirecting the bright burning flames into the open space before them. "Could you be more specific, sweetheart?"
May 29, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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Chapter 8. Dark Corridors

Sandal gets lost and Hawke...is fine. Really, she's fine. Why are you looking at her like she isn't?

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"Take your time." "I can't, Anders. We have a job to do." "Right now, you need a breather. We're out of danger." "Are we? I think we're lost, ourselves." "Imminent danger, then." He looked into the dark. "But I believe I can get us back to camp. Don't worry about it."
May 22, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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ALSO!!! Do you see what I see! I'll still refer to it as #branfic probably but we have a fancier title now ✨

Give my tormented bisexual mages a read, they'll be happy to see you. 🔥

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May 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Happy #DAFanFriday! Don't get fooled by the title of this chapter. They are stupid, your honor.

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Chapter 5. Heart to Heart | nikatyler | Ellipsus
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May 1, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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#nikawrites #branfic thread

So you'd like to read more about this Hawke that I keep yapping about? Let's start from the beginning.

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At twenty four years, Branwyn Hawke was no stranger to fleeing homes when the need arose, but fleeing on a ship sailing over the sea was new to her. And as she found out quickly, she hated the sea much more than running, and just a little less than hiding from templars eager to drag her into the nearest Circle. A picture of my OC Branwyn and Anders hugging
April 25, 2026 at 8:57 AM
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i'll probably have to remake all the links in my #nikawrites tag fuuuudge why did i make this complicated for myself (says they who always make things complicated for themselves, like it's a rare occurence when it's not)
April 25, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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Happy #DAFanFriday! Less intense chapter, but I hope you'll enjoy! <3

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Chapter 4. Warnings and Preparations | nikatyler | Ellipsus
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April 24, 2026 at 7:46 PM