fic: goodnight marlene (final fantasy vii)

Title: Goodnight Marlene
Fandoms: Final Fantasy VII
Characters: Barret Wallace, Marlene Wallace
Pairing: Barret Wallace & Marlene Wallace
Rating: Gen
AO3 Tags: Alternate Scene, Canon Compliant, Expanded Scene, Parenting, Slice of Life
Summary: Post bombing Reactor 1, Barret returns to Marlene at Seventh Heaven.
Notes: Written for AutisticWriter as part of Press Start - I hope this suits you! ♥

“Daddy says never talk to strangers,” Marlene said, peeking around the edge of the bar. Behind the counter, Tifa hid her giggle behind her hand.

“That’s right, honey, I do say that.” Barret picked Marlene up, setting her in the crook of his good arm. Little arms went around his neck. “What a good girl you are, remembering Daddy’s lessons. You know what else good girls do? They go to bed on time. C’mon.”

Marlene frowned. “But I’m not tired!” They had this argument most nights. “I want to stay up and talk some more, Daddy…”

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fic: you and me and the dark make light (final fantasy x)

Title: You and Me and the Dark Make Light
Fandoms: Final Fantasy X
Characters: Auron, Lulu
Pairing: Auron/Lulu
Rating: Teen
AO3 Tags: Mid-Canon, Missing Scene, First Kiss, Hair Braiding
Summary: After escaping Bevelle, Auron and Lulu have a quiet moment alone.
Notes: For neosaiyanangel. Happy Press Start! Your request mentioned Auron braiding Lulu's hair and some worldbuilding behind how he knows how, and I hope this suits you. ♥

Auron leaned against a tree on the shoreline. His katana was nowhere to be seen. If she didn’t know any better, she swore he smirked behind his high collar.

“Don’t let me disturb you,” he said. His good eye lingered on her. She would have cursed anyone else who ogled her.

With Sir Auron, well… Lulu wasn’t opposed.

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