“Clear Communication” is a short story published in Habitual Heroes in 2021. Rachel has to deal with prejudice from other angels and how to communicate her feelings for Lorelei.
Warning[]
‘I think Archive of Our Own would tag this with “fluff” and “smut,” because it's definitely both, but there’s some relationship and some world-building content with it. A few details about Heaven and angels peek through here amid the fluff & smut.’[1]
“Clear Communication” also contains explicit sex, explicit language, angel gossip, assertive sex, judgmental peers, passive aggression, baiting, angels, lust, pride, wrath, pop culture references, nudity, consensual sexual misconduct, consensual sexual misconduct in private, sexual power exchange, innuendo, and casual disregard for traditional Western family values.
Synopsis[]
Three guardian angels and Rachel were overseeing a badly injured woman coming out of surgery. Two of the guardians were proud of their wards. Rachel had to face both envy and accusations for her relation with Alex and Lorelei.
At home, Rachel’s lust for Lorelei—and guilt over those desires—reached new heights. Lorelei found a way to taste Rachel’s aura, letting her understand Rachel’s desires and love for Lorelei at a more intimate level. Together, they embraced Rachel’s secret and sinful desires.
Appearances[]
Characters[]
- Rachel
- Janice, an angel
- Keandra, her ward
- Paul, an angel
- Oscar, his ward
- Nikou, an angel
- Martha, her ward
- Alex Carlisle (asleep)
- Lorelei
- Sammael (mentioned only)
- Vincent (unnamed, mentioned only)
Locations & organizations[]
- Seattle
- A hospital
- Suite 1705
Continuity[]
The story is set in early October.[2]
Trivia[]
The concept of deadly sins was referred to, and there was a discussion over what makes a sin a sin. The deadly sins pride, wrath, envy, and lust are all referred to in various ways.
Publication history[]
“Clear Communication” was first published on Elliott Kay’s Patreon in December 2021. It was re-published in Habitual Heroes in December 2021.
References[]
- ↑ Story Post: Clear Communication (GI) (Elliott Kay’s Patreon, December 2, 2021)
- ↑ Timelines and Links: Good Intentions (Elliott Kay’s Patreon, July 4, 2022)