one life they walk alone, another just a few of them together. this time they found each other. this was the first time they’d all been together since the beginning. maybe they can make it right this time.
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the stranger had an aura around him that didn't fit for kanda's vision for the night. the gnawing sense of unease kanda had felt at the start of the year was slowly building in their chest again. it made her snappy and irritable and not even eliana could wipe the frown off her face. "you. bad vibe." kanda wasn't really equipped to explain why , they just had a feeling. calahan might be mad at her for turning away guests though , and that thought made her pause. their eyes narrowed into thin slits as they assessed the situation.
after an eventful afternoon of taunting zehra as much as he possibly could, jamie spent the evening wandering around the streets of portum, getting used to the place he now called home. he'd heard a lot about the haunt, mutterings through the grapevine of the vampire sanctuary, and the alcohol on offer. it piqued his interest, enough to stop by in order to test out the rumours for himself. he approached the bar, raising his eyebrow and tilting his head as someone called out to stop him. "why? what's going on? can't a guy get a drink around here?"
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the waitress' easy-going attitude made nila relax , shoulders letting go of some of their tension. it wasn't a lot that the young werewolf could do to better their situation , but nila appreciated the effort. "how about we start with a refill ," they replied , nudging their cup for a refill of their much needed caffeine fix. figuring it couldn't hurt she motioned for the waitress to sit down , splitting the muffin she had ordered in two. "i feel like my past is catching up with me ," they said , not diving any deeper. "so , i guess i'm trying to figure out a way to deal with the eventual reality where that might happen."
nyra cocked her hip to the side, a wry smile on her lips as she assessed the customer in the booth. "not exactly," she quipped, standing at the edge of the booth with her notepad in hand. "i do get paid to notice when customers are looking at their food as if it's personally offended them." the she-wolf glanced around the diner and then leaned forward, seaking in a gentler tone. "you look like you have a lot on your mind. you don't have to share, but i have been told i'm a great listener." nyra straightened back up and shrugged, "and if not, i can get you a refill instead." she let the offer hang in the air between them, not pushing or prying. simply there to take should the stranger want it.
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"that's what i like to hear ," sander replied , patting his son on the back with newfound excitement. "we need to get you out in nature more , son. you look a bit pale these days." it was said with every bit of teasing a father could muster. he missed the father - son excursions they would do when bas was younger. back then he'd been small enough to perfectly fit on isander's back , a large bear lumbering through the forest with a toddler gripping onto the thick fur hard enough to sting. these days sander missed it. the feeling of knowing that he was the thing bas would hold onto at every moment. the thing between him and the thing that was scary. "i know that i have a tent lying around somewhere in the cabin and there are several trails we could explore."
to bas, it's never been about the quantity of time spent with his dad, but rather the quality. he's not the kind of person to need constant attention, constant affirmation, but rather appreciates a few hours of quality time spent hiking, or even just sitting quietly together. “ i'm glad things are calming down, ” bas says. the forest has long been a quiet, safe, relaxing place for him — as long as his dad wasn't up-to-date on the state of bas' room — and the recent unrest ruined that for him. “ gosh, it has been ages since we did a camping trip. i'll have to see about freeing up a week or two sometime soon. ”
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「 who 」 juniper + aurora @avdaciter 「 where 」 spell & bourbon
the bar was one of the easiest places to find her sister and that evening wasn't any different. spell & bourbon was her sister's pride and joy and whenever juniper wanted to have a little fun she would wander down and grab a bite to eat and one of the drinks rory raved about. most times she managed to steal her sister away from the bar , or her back office , for some much needed sister-sister time. "you know , mana ," she said around a mouthful of olives , not caring how it looked , "i think you work too much. i mean , i know you work in a bar and all , but don't you think you deserve some time off ? maybe read a good book by the beach or … or , i don't know , a romantic walk in the park ?"
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maren wasn't one to soak up the affections and vibes from anyone except her twin , but sam's gentle voice and encouraging aura made maren lean into it. it just felt like nothing was getting to sam , no matter the situation he'd always been calm and steady. nothing like what maren was feeling now. "but if i make it too tight it's hard to push the hook through the hoop." there was a deep frown in between her brows , displeasure clear on her face. "what if i'm not good at this. my plushie will look all weird."

THE SHIFTER SENSED THE OTHER’S ANNOYANCE AND WATCHED HER MOVEMENTS CAREFULLY, studying how maren used her crochet hooks and positioned her hands in an attempt to ease her dissatisfaction. he examined the yarn creature between them, determining one of the reason it wouldn’t keep its shape and offering a suggestion. “it’s a good start especially for a beginner. i think you would benefit from more tension between your stitches. right now your stitches are rather loose and it’s making the overall shape less sturdy.” he shook his head at her later claim, giving her a reassuring smile. “even a bulldozer has its purpose on a construction site. you’re learning and doing a hell of a lot better than i did with my first plushies. it takes practice, and i’m here to help, too.”

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"you know , i do know that i use this excuse often ," liam started , once again motioning toward his white eye. "but i truly have no idea." whatever yashi was on about was beyond his comprehension , but the words gave him pause. "wait. the kid is missing and you're looking for the katana ? or do you think you'll find the kid if you find the katana ?" the warlock had showed up without warning as liam was hiding behind the desk at aphelion , avoiding his responsibilities as usual. "also – no , what the fuck ? why would you loan them a katana in the first place ?" the more he thought about it , the more questions popped up. "just keep your katanas to yourself and don't interact with things that won't reach your waist." he sighed , feeling the beginning of a headache. "trolls aren't real , yash. they , along with unicorns , are fiction and mythology. i think you actually gave a kid a weapon."
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"Hey, so, hypothetically, if you were to loan a small child your katana and said small child went missing, where exactly would you begin looking for that katana?" There's no smile on their face, nothing that hints at the question being a joke and yet — there's a lack of urgency that seems to trivialize the entire question. "Hypothetically..." The word repeated on a near whisper as their pointed gaze sweeps the area around them like it was a page from I Spy brought to life, like she just needed to focus in on the right spot to find her needle in a haystack. "Unless you guys have trolls around here, in which case, he may have also been a troll. Although he wasn't under a bridge and I'm not sure if that's like...a requirement..." Rambling words draw to a pause when the warlock's dark hues finally fall onto the person unlucky enough to have been in her path of destruction, fingers lifting in the form of finger guns as they yet again reiterates their point. "I mean...hypothetically, he wouldn't have been under a bridge."
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juniper hid her smile behind her cup , amused at the randomness of the reply. thorn's blank stare and absent-minded reply told her that their head was far up in the clouds. "i rocked some polka dots in the 70's ," juniper confirmed , not feeling embarrassed in the slightest. "it was a very trendy look back in the day." once juniper finally had gotten acclimated in society she had desperately wanted to fit in , making sure to follow every trend to a t. "get your beach boy on ? is that some kind of new gen z slang i don't know about ? you have to give me some warning before you bring new words into our conversations." she shook her head , feeling every bit the centuries she was. "and i think any possibility of me getting on a surf board left with my polka dots , i'm afraid. i'd much prefer to sit in the shade with a good book. cliché , i know." truthfully , juniper was fond of thorn. "i think it would be a hit and that's all i'm gonna say. anything else feels like i'm way too old to say to a youngling like yourself."
the banshee stares off into blank space . granted , the space isn't truthfully blank . a table lies right there in their line of sight . their drink growing hot , ice melting in it . the wind ruffles their hair to no response . juniper receives an automated response at first , like she sent a work e - mail to HR and got the robot : “ bikinis and polkadots are so seventies … ” then , as though the ridiculousness of his own answer has awakened him from the slumber of a thousand nights , thorn blinks and returns to themself . “ … waaait . sheesh , where the hell did i go ? sorry , juniper . ” he couldn't even say himself . whatever he had been thinking about make a deft escape route out his left ear . “ yeah , i can tell you i'm stoked to get my beach boy on . prepping for a summer jam and fun , fun , fun . if only we had a real t - bird . you gonna let me convince you to finally surf some salt this year ? ” thorn remarks this as though he's some professional surfer . well , as she would have seen , that's a bit of an exaggeration . “ maybe i should wear the bikini . . . ” nodding thoughtfully .
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mei's anger and frustration was as amusing as it was entertaining. nila laughed behind her hands , trying to remain professional despite mei's obvious protests. "i don't know , i get into the zone and release all my worries in a productive way." though the friendship was still new and had a significant age gap , nila didn't feel like it was getting in the way. they might be different , but the banter was fun and intriguing. quick back and forth's that sometimes left her confused as to who came out the victor. "we can try that. photographing and relaxing. after we finish this set. get to it , jiang." they slapped mei encouragingly on the back and motioned for mei to follow. it wouldn't happen without a lot more complaining , but they were prepared for anything mei could possibly throw her way. "i know you can do it. there's no need to stall , i won't let you out of here until it's done."
hell would freeze over before mei was caught finishing that ‘ set ’ . she shot daggers at nila, her eyes narrowed and sharp, and brushed off the front of her thighs. “relaxing ? oh my god, you’re insane. really. i think all that heat inside you has boiled your brain.” as much as they her word were barbed, it was all in jest ; she adored nila, and had done ever since they crossed paths at build - a - ghoul all those months ago. straightening up, mei stretched her arms above her head and tried to shake the ache away. she was still worried about moving her hands about too much, threatened by the volatility of her powers that — so far — she had managed to keep under wraps. “i think me and you have very different ideas of fun. i relax after a long day by taking in the scenery, capturing it in snapshots … ” although the scenery around portum these days was more terrifying than calming, “ … not whatever this is.”
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juniper didn't know if this was the right place to go. but the small kitten in her hands would fare better at the veterinary than out in the cold night. it was dim and quiet as she entered , but soon enough an unfamiliar face appeared from the back and juniper smiled apologetically. "i know , i know. i just saw this little thing hiding in an alley way and i didn't want to leave it alone. i think it , she , either got lost or rejected by her mama maybe ?" she raised the little kitten so that the wolf could get a better look. "it doesn't look injured , so i don't think we need someone with expertise. just wondering if maybe she'd be able to stay here for a little while ?"
Who: open. When: early morning or evening. Where: portum veterinary.
Moxie had spent the better part of a month buried in the safety of a bed — her bed, in her home, in a town once again unfamiliar to the wolf. It felt safest there, where she didn't have to face the world, where she didn't have to face herself. Ache had set into her bones only days in, urged her to get up and get outside, to breathe fresh air, to find the pieces of her that'd been missing — she didn't dare. It was only today, after receiving a call that her shipment had arrived, that she'd forced herself into proper attire and stepped out of the home, currently working to transfer the pile of boxes from where they'd been left on the front sidewalk into the walls of Portum Veterinary. "I'm afraid we're closed." She calls from the open doorway, senses picking up on a presence that hadn't been there moments ago. "Unless it's an emergency. The professionals are out but I'm..." A hesitant wobble of her head and quirk of her lip as she steps back into view. "Well, I'm more or less equipped to help." Perhaps purchasing a veterinary clinic when she hadn't the first idea of animal care wasn't Moxie's wisest decision, but the wolf felt she had enough knowledge of tending to wounds that she could assist one of her own in need — and at minimum, the finances to do some kind of good.
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the second half disappeared in the blink of an eye and kanda chewed loudly as she thought about what calahan was saying. they'd never really considered themself to be a remarkable person. in fact , kanda was pretty sure that calahan was the only one that thought of her like that. and maybe eliana these days. the idea of eliana finding her brilliant made her flush , cheeks aflame as they were covered by her hair. "maybe … she's more brilliant." no one would ever manage to get kanda talking as much as her father would. he was the only one that kanda had ever felt comfortable with since she first appeared in portum. words were still hard but taking time to find them never felt like a hardship when calahan was patiently waiting. "we … forest ? i walk with her there." calahan seemed deep in thought as he was looking at her , but it wasn't the longing or sometimes sad moments he'd been lost in before. it seemed more content. "you're happy." it seemed fitting , the description. "why ?"
he choked down the rubbery, chemical - tasting treat — or at least, as much as he could stomach. calahans’s aversions to food had been worse since his unspoken lapse, and now he strictly stuck to meat and wholefoods that his husband cooked for him in order to prevent himself withering away entirely. such an indulgence was a little too much for his tastes ; when he noticed kanda’s interested gaze, the vampire silently pushed the plate to the centre of the table. an invitation for them to take it. calahan gave a slow, understanding nod, watching his daughter — because she was his daughter, despite not sharing any blood — devour the peace offering. “i bet she does still like you. you’re a brilliant person, and i think it’s hard not to like you once someone gets to know you.” it had been so long now that calahan didn’t remember an existence without kanda. he wasn’t sure he would have wanted to, even if he could. they had fallen together effortlessly, the missing puzzle piece in both of their lives. “have you been up to anything nice with her recently ? any dates ? ”
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truth was , isander would never really get the magic that portum was built upon. sometimes it felt like houses would appear out of nowhere , indicating that a new resident had found a place to rest. the small trailer had been resting at the edge of the woods for almost a year and he'd seen the girl who lived there. bas had mentioned that his friends , twins , lived there and isander assumed that the little pup who was walking along the tree line was the second of the two. it seemed as they were looking for something so sander paid them no mind , as he was deeper in the forest and trying to gather some twigs to feed the fire warming his hut. the runt seemed more attentive than he first appeared , however , and soon they were face to face with isander raising his hand in a small greeting. "no worries , wasn't plannin' on trespassing ," he promised. the pup was radiating discomfort so sander decided to keep his distance as they spoke. "you looking for something ? i could help ya find it if that's the case. pretty good tracker if i say so myself."
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the forest had never been a place of comfort for jasper. in fact, the very thought of the thick foliage had once struck fear into their heart. it was inescapable now. a month ago he had moved back in with his twin sister, sharing a single bed between them in a home that was little more than a shack — and with it had come an acceptance that had been forced upon the young wolf, an acknowledgment that they belonged there. he kicked up a pile of creased leaves, book in hand, attempting to find somewhere quiet and safe to read. and then there was the break of a twig underfoot. their head whirled around to focus on the face in the trees, holding their book close to their chest, breathing a sigh of relief when they realized it wasn’t a murderer, or a bear, or a wolf. “there’s nothing here,” squeaked the runt, “if you’re looking for weird symbols or council conspiracies. this is my home.”
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「 who 」 liam + mari @fatestln 「 where 」 portum streets , outside aphelion books
"hey , sorry dude !" liam called out apologetically , book display now in complete disarray. "i don't know why ravi puts me on display duty. i can't fuckin' see half of what's in front of me." he did his customary wave in front of his milky white eye and got momentarily distracted by the glint of his ring in the sunlight. "i – oh , it's just you. it's fine then." he squinted at the dark shadow , sunlight illuminating the witch with a halo in the bright summer air. he bent down to pick up one of the books , balancing it carefully in the cart stationed outside aphelion. "to be fair … i'm not sure i can be blamed for the collision. if you have any complaints i'll be happy to bring it to my higher ups."
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the statement was an odd one and sander let out a small chuckle. it was true , however , and he hummed in agreement. "it does seem particularly strange these days ," he replied , sipping thoughtfully at his drink. he knew iniko was older , though not by much , but the visuals always seemed to trick every fibre in his being. it told him that iniko was a similar age to his children when it fact it was nearly double. "the forest , as i'm sure you've noticed , has been worried as of late. the animals as well." he waved down the bartender for another drink. "i'm alright. feeling my age these days. trying to make an effort to come into town more often for bas' sake."
An absent minded touch drifts, finger circling the rim of an otherwise untouched glass — a strange habit of the nymphs, to always insist upon ordering a drink they had no interest in consuming. The unfocused look in their eyes says Iniko is no longer there, mind having drifted far beyond the confines of The Old Haunt, only conjured back when the voice reaches her. The question causes the nymph to blink; turning, smiling when her orbs locate those familiar features. "Simply the bizarre ongoings none of us seem capable of understanding." Iniko had always been a creature drenched in optimism — but then, she'd always been a creature able to exist in her world, in nature, having had that stripped from her had caused a dissociation they'd never before experienced, had unsettled something in their soul. "How have you faired of late, luv?"
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「 who 」 nila + open @writtcn @fatestln 「 where 」 rosie's diner
nila was frowning , deep into her lunch. something was bothering her , but there wasn't someone she could talk about it with yet in this town. for the past few weeks they'd had a eerie feeling that someone was watching her and they couldn't let it go. part of her worried that their past had finally caught up with them. what if someone had found her and was waiting for the perfect moment to bring them back home. nila didn't know what her reaction would be if that was the case. a shadow fell over their corner booth and they raised their eyebrow questioningly. "am i radiating bad vibes ?" they asked , somewhat jokingly. "have you been sent here to tell me to relax ?"
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「 who 」 kanda + open @brazyspirit @forelsk3t 「 where 」 the old haunt
kanda was stalking the edge of the pub to make sure that everyone was well-behaved. people had been on edge lately and kanda was not about to let that edge enter the old haunt. liam had once described her as a black cat , but in moments like these she was ever bit the guard dog she had promised calahan she'd be. movement caught their eye and with a few , noiseless steps , they were in front of the taller figure. "you. stop." they didn't know if their sentiment was received , but the tension radiating from the other was palpable. just the kind of thing that could bring disruption to the bar. "stop here."
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maren felt flushed with excitement as kiyan pulled her close. for a moment she didn't know who felt what , if she felt the hunger and kiyan felt nervous or the other way around. her arms were wrapped around their neck , pulling them closer , just as he did to her , letting his words warm her like a blanket. "i want to keep going. i don't want to say no." she knew what he meant , knew that he was being honest , but right now all she wanted is his lips on hers. so at his gentle demand she leaned forward to gently slot their lips together. it still made her heart race every time she did. it didn't matter what kiyan did. it always made her feel like she was floating. her arms wrapped tighter around his neck , always needing to be closer than they were. “kiss me ,” she demanded , repeating what he'd said earlier.
there was a soft sigh escaping him once she admitted to wanting him, almost as if he'd been silently begging her not to say no, and her words had a wave of relief wash over him. "I want you too." he whispered, warm breath ghosting over her lips as their noses brushed together. "you can still say no. at any moment. I won't mind." hushed voice intimate and filled with desire as a cold hand snaked around her waist, pressing her body flush against his with a quick pull. he needed to taste her, have her as close as possible, letting the feeling overcome him entirely and yet, he allowed her to have control over his every move. "kiss me."
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