#Past Thread

[anikabooker]

when,  — three days before the grand opening of nouveau closed  — @reidhalstead Continued from: HERE

The cold felt nice — like tiny stabs against her skin. Not sharp enough to draw blood, but just enough to keep her focused. In the distance someone shouted about theft, but those lights coming from the windows across were so shiny, and so bright, and when she stared for longer they almost changed colors, and all that shouting was drowned out. Reid's words made her aware just how much she's had to drink — his voice wobbly and somewhat higher, strangely louder in her ears. Maybe he was just laughing, and she failed to recognise the signs — green hues capturing him then, focusing on those wrinckles around his mouth, and how the full, pink lines stretched and teeth showed.

Where their feet pounded along the pavement, the town looked less ominous, the shadows lingering between them — less menacing. She laughed, too. No idea what for. What the hell were they even talking about? Something, something, Rose — something, bathroom — something, whispers, something —

Anika felt like she was being stranded at sea, with no fucking clue how morse code worked.

And it didn't fucking help that her attention was like a fly. Here one moment, gone the next. Just when one thing caught her eyes, another pulled her by the ear. Did she really need to know what he was saying, anyway? Would he shut up, if she just nodded along and — But then it clicked.

She almost chocked on the whiskey going down her throat. "You did not just seriously ask me that." her head shook from side to side, slowly. Then her bright, glazy eyes stared at him with all the seriousness she could muster, and said: "You're drunk." in that accusatory tone, like she hadn't had a drop of alcohol all night. Like she was nothing but a victim to his foolishness. "And stupid. Like a newborn — or something."

[lonewolved]

@okiesuni

"you shouldn't be here," he mumbles through the door, pressed hard against it. he should have guessed she would follow him. how suspicious this must all look to her. strange hotel room. keeping it secret. it's tempting to let her think it's an affair. let her leave angry. let her leave alive. moonrise is only a few hours away. "please go," he chokes out, reaching with shaking hands to latch the door. it won't keep you in, a hungry voice calls from deep within. you'll still catch her. he knows what to say to make her leave, but the words catch in his throat. he can't do it. he can't lie anymore. "i'll explain everything. tomorrow." he'll write a note. by dawn, he'll be long gone.

[siphodumisani]

For: @eremington

When: 1997 (before Eiji’s birth)

“Remington!” Sipho grinned as the younger witch approached. “Did you get stuck in your tower?” He teased as he glanced down at the watch on his wrist but once Elijah was close enough, he clapped him warmly on the shoulder. “You ready?” He asked, not waiting for an answer before he was already leading him through the Dumisani building to an area where they could train. “How’s Kyoko doing?” Sipho asked conversationally as they passed through the headquarters, leaving the walls lined entirely with plant life to a secure area where they could spar safely, knowing that the magic would be contained within the room. “Must be almost time for you to become Papa Remington.” He chuckled.

[caia-sjofrid]

early exit | atlas & caia

for: @atlaswestwood location: chissob hills forest when: sometime in the early 1920s

Another year another earth day celebration in Vievecor City. Caia had an almost empty glass in hand and they were just about ready to make their exit. She had been in Vievecor City for long enough this time around and it was high time to move on.

Caia downed the rest of the drink, set the glass down and turned towards the exit of the celebration grounds. Her bags had already been packed and had been stashed in one of the trees on the fringes of the park, she just needed to go and get it.

"Oh. Hello, Atlas. Your father knows how to throw a great party, as always," the elder elf said with a smile when she was suddenly confronted with the younger Westwood child. Caia liked Atlas. The young elf was a bit on the shyer side compared to her brother, but there was potential there.

[hxrricvnes]

" TOTALLY UNDERSTANDABLE. " he spoke softly. cassian didn't want to ever have to even imagine how anyone in their family might be feeling. " it's not a great feeling when there is so much happening but nothing to be done... but just being there TRYING and supporting is all anyone can do. hopefully it all settles soon. " he offered. it wasn't enough, he knew that, but it was truly all he could do. " just let me know if there is anything else i can do to help you. "

"I'm okay, or well as okay as I can be," he said, knowing his sugars have been absolutely crazy since the attack. "I'll be fine once everything settles down again. I'm just worried about Maggie, and of course Alex too."

[aslyran]

Visions

[cauldron-burn-and-fire-bubble]

fuck with me

[vangs0]

Bury me inside this

Labyrinth bed

[gotholsentwin]

i was just as moved by ellen and thomas as the next guy but it drives me crazy seeing the number of people who are vehemently against the idea that she could also be into orlok as well when the cast and the director have all shared that there’s mutual yearning between them

i honestly think that if they made him pretty and kept bill’s face there wouldn’t even be as much discourse because almost every vampire ever has been portrayed as predatory and monstrous. you just hate the idea that we can like ellen/orlok because he looks “ugly” lol

robert even says himself that she has a husband who loves her and she loves him, but he doesn’t *get* her and that the only two people who do would be von franz and orlok. i did read her as a victim as well but i also see it this way:

abuse can absolutely coexist within their relationship but don’t try to deny that there was romantic or sexual tension there or call us deranged when we do see it. it’s complicated the way vampire and human relations have always been depicted.

like the salvatore brothers and edward cullen were crazy as hell too but nobody ever goes as far as victimizing their love interests this hard or claiming that they “didn’t really want them”

[shushmal]

Happy turkey day to those that celebrate, I’m thinking about Steve who has absent, borderline neglectful parents but THAT’S ACTUALLY OKAY it’s actually perfect on holidays because Steve’s pretty extroverted and probably has a large group of friends extending from close to “we’re on the same basketball team and Steve will high five your face if you don’t get your hand up fast enough”

so really all he’s gotta do it bat those puppy eyes at some unsuspecting mom and BAM invited to holiday dinner. He probably does rounds, and thankfully he has teenage boy metabolism because he probably manages to fit 7 different moms’ dinner in in one day

And sure, after he graduates he’s not sure if it’s good manners to show up at old teammates’ doorsteps. BUT THEN Mrs. Henderson looks at him mid-November and totally claims him for the day where she’s hosting her brother’s family too. Except Dustin brags to Lucas and Lucas gets jealous so Steve then also has to show up at the Sinclair’s in the evening. Max is already there so Steve drives her home that night with leftovers. (Mike is very secretly butthurt about all of this and is really nasty to Nancy the weeks of thanksgiving and Christmas.)

(Robin’s family doesn’t DO thanksgiving but instead goes camping for the week. Robin hates this, and they wouldn’t let Steve join them even though he had his own tent so she hates it MORE. She tries to mutiny but her mom gives her these sad teary eyes and cries about Robin growing up too fast and robin’s fate is sealed. She and Steve instead have their own tradition of movies and junk food the weekend after, so Robin gets reintroduced real food again. So while Buckley’s aren’t on the thanksgiving rotation, Robin gets special Christmas privileges and Steve stays over on Christmas Eve.)

So by the time Eddie is in the picture, Steve already has standing expectations for his presence that’s not just a drive-by plate cleaning, and he’s kinda sad, he and Wayne don’t usually do much and Wayne has to work usually. But actually how dare he be sad, because Steve’s like “🤨 you’re coming too, stupid” and he Eddie and max go to each house like trick or treaters but for turkey.

Then Steve gets close with Eddie’s friends and they have to start splitting holidays like children of divorce.

One time Steve gets it in his head to hold friends giving the week before. He never does it again.

[courtneyxblake]

In her heart of hearts, she knew that he was sorry, that he could take it back if he could. She knew him like he knew himself and the same was true for him knowing her. Her heart still ached at his reaction though talking about it helped and she knew that they could get through this like they can get through anything. It was in their vows, and for as long as Courtney had known and loved Cohen, he always kept his promises. "Good, because you're stuck with me," she sighed, exhaling a bit of the emotions that had poured out moments earlier, wiping under her eyelids of any tears, "and me too." She was sorry and knew he meant his apology, squeezing his hand when he took hers. Going to the bathroom, she got out another test, meticulously setting things up and taking it, making sure the timer was ready beforehand. As they waited, her heart raced, a million thoughts popping up and causing her stomach to flip flop. Finally as it rang, she peered over at it, her heart dropping before uttering, "it's negative... We're not pregnant." @cohenblake

END

Deep down, Cohen knew that regardless of the obstacle they’d be in this together. That had been their vows to each other; they’d share all of life’s struggles and accomplishments together. They’d talk, share their worries and their excitements. And one scenario had caused Cohen to get so in his head he’d ruined it all, and he was thankful in the moment that his wife loved him enough to not let it ruin everything they’d built. “I know..” he nodded, knowing he felt it but also aware that she knew that. “And I’m sorry.” He sighed, wishing he could go back in time and take it all back. She deserved more than that side of him. Once she stood he followed, hand clasped in hers as he allowed himself to follow her to the bathroom. “Let’s.” He agreed, feeling more at peace this time. @courtneyxblake

[vangs0]

These ancient canopies

That we used to lay beneath

[wishchip106]

goober wearing helmets that aren’t his iconic magneto helmet 😻

he looks so stupid in the first one 😭 HOW TALL IS YOUR HEAD

need to squash it down or something….

[vangs0]

You're dangerous to me

[makaylahoffmann]

"Oh," she replied, listening intently and quietly to her niece, her expression one of concern. "If he can't make time for you or your family, maybe he's not worth it?" She asked, picking at a stray thread on her pants, her lips then pressed together. "It is, but that's life. Maybe it's time to move on from Theo especially if your heart isn't in it anymore." She tried to give a sympathetic smile when taking her hand, patting it softly. "You could always ask Omar what he's thinking, asking if maybe he'd be okay if it were real? You don't know until you ask." The she shook her head, "it seems as if Theo I might be a dead end, and you deserve someone who actually wants to make time for you." @sawyervaughn

She shook her head. "There was always and excuse. Still is sometimes." She said, thinking back to when she wanted them to meet again recently, but now there were plans for that to change. A sigh left Sawyer's lips and she nodded. "It's a lot, I know." She bit her lip and looked own before looking back up at her aunt when she took her hand. "But how do I ask him that? After everything, how can I just do that to him now? And what about Theo? What do I do there?" @makaylahoffmann

[stump-not-found]

I can’t believe in total there’s gonna be twenty glorious chapters of Thesus Guide. How do you feel about that?

like if it were 21 it coulda been divisible by 3