As a "RII depressedly sucking off Henry IV before being executed" enjoyer of long standing, I must trot over and see what's up with Thomas Cromwell depressedly sucking off Henry VIII shortly before being executed!

Totally agree with you on setting. I have to really pare back or risk going frankly Romantic. Tolkien seems to ask for it, but not like that.

Thank you for sharing all this! I also enjoy reading these :)