"I'll take over," Thuan said.
Auntie Nga gave him a look that doubtless made the dead quail in their graves. "You haven't slept enough."
Thuan had had plenty of practise with terrifying aunties, some of them being his own flesh and blood. "It's my tea shop," he said.
#murderbirds #wip

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In case you're wondering where Thuan and Asmodeus are from:

https://www.aliettedebodard.com/bibliography/novels/dragons-and-blades/

Queer fluff meets murder mystery/court intrigue

Murder/diplomacy husbands try to solve matters without stabbing anyone.
#murderbirds

Dragons and Blades - Aliette de Bodard

The Dragons and Blades Reading Order 1. Of Dragons, Feasts and Murders | 2. Of Charms, Ghosts and Grievances murderous husband/diplomatic husband, solving crimes without stabbing anyone, healthy relationship in spite of SO MANY obstacles Of Dragons, Feasts and Murders A novel of courtly intrigue and meeting the family   From the author of the…

Aliette de Bodard
Thuan: I left a message for a friend in case we don't come back.
Asmo: we are coming back.
Thuan: it's a bad situation.
Asmo: Fair. You want your friend to know so she can avenge you.
Thuan: what? No, so she doesn't worry!
Asmo: ...
Thuan: you don't have friends.
Asmo: I have lots of dead enemies. #murderbirds

LRT: if you're wondering what the #murderbirds tag is for, it's this series
https://www.aliettedebodard.com/bibliography/novels/dragons-and-blades/

tags: murderous husband/diplomatic husband, solving crimes without stabbing anyone, healthy relationship in spite of SO MANY obstacles

Aka: a cinnamon roll dragon prince and a murderous Fallen angel try to have restful holidays in an alt-19th Century Vietnam. It never works.

Dragons and Blades - Aliette de Bodard

The Dragons and Blades Reading Order 1. Of Dragons, Feasts and Murders | 2. Of Charms, Ghosts and Grievances murderous husband/diplomatic husband, solving crimes without stabbing anyone, healthy relationship in spite of SO MANY obstacles Of Dragons, Feasts and Murders A novel of courtly intrigue and meeting the family   From the author of the…

Aliette de Bodard

Thuan lifted the other papers cautiously, in case they bit. Metaphorically. But it was just bills--these would go to Asmodeus, who enjoyed talking in a threatening manner to their suppliers--and a sealed letter for him.

#runningATeashop

#murderbirds

#wip

Opening scene of the new #murderbirds book: a teashop customer brews tea wrong, Thuan tries not to give him a lecture, Asmodeus tries not to stab him.

(am I making up Famous Dragon Kingdom Teas? You bet I am)

From @GenevieveCogman: the #murderbirds quilt! Dragons, owls, thorns and peaches ❤️ ❤️
The perfect gift to find at home after the bsfa award
#floofs, #murderbirds, #birbs (sorry no #borbs) from today's cold AM #birding in Pennsylvania, USA https://ebird.org/checklist/S127660453
eBird Checklist - 5 Feb 2023 - Owls Nest Park - 24 species (+1 other taxa)

Submitted by Scott Fraser.

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