#crescentcrowd

[alexanderharveywright]

It was his own fault. There was no one else to blame for Alex's plight but himself. He knew better than to invite Reese to yoga, but he did it anyway. Why? Because he was a dumbass sometimes, and he'd admit it. Reese's comical retorts drew the leering eyes of fellow yogis, but worst of all the instructor. The teacher's expression alone told Alex they should be quiet, and while Reese Hawthorne was many things, quiet she was not. He should've just taken her to the bar.

"Well shit Reeses pieces, you're the one who made it for me." If they were getting kicked out of this class he'd presume have his part in it, too. "Did you forget I have a lactose allergy? Pft." Alex rolled his eyes as he easily rolled into the next yoga position. "Some friend." Sarcasm always seemed to be their usual. Where fuck you meant I like you alright, but also sometimes fuck you.

"For you?" Alex bellowed a laugh, the last disruption their instructor seemed keen to take as they were asked to leave with a cut of the teacher's eyes to the door. "I don't think it will. But I know a place doing bottomless brunch and that might."

Since the whole Ren Faire nightmare from hell situation, Reese hadn't been able to use her ability to control fire. Not even a little spark from her fingertips, a party trick she'd been pulling out since she was a preteen. One of the other witches in the coven said something about meditation and clearing her head and something about alignment, but by the time they'd gotten past the suggestion, her eyes had already glazed over. But after not being able to use her favorite freaking thing she decided it was worth a shot.

That's how she found herself on a borrowed mat next to the second biggest troublemaker she knew (the first being herself, of course) doing a doggy position or something. Plenty of people around town could testify to just how flexible Reese was, but she was still having a bit of trouble getting all the poses right. Just when she thought she had a handle on things, a not so silent toot sounded from the back of the room and Reese was on the ground laughing in a second. "Damn Alex, I thought I told you to skip the breakfast burrito today," she joked as she tried to contort herself into the pretzel their instructor was trying to put them into. "I don't know how they were even relaxed enough to let that out. I'm over here sweating more than that time I tried soul cycle." That ended with her soul cycling out of her body. "When does this start being relaxing?"

[jonahxrivas]

for: reese @crescentcrowd location: magnolia inn time: saturday evening

Disoriented and out of sorts, Jonah rolled to a stop by the Magnolia Inn but didn’t ease his grip on the wheel or make any attempts to get out yet. Head swirling full of memories of old and new, he didn't know what to think at the moment and wished he could stop thinking all together. It felt strange, the sensation of getting his memories back, it wasn’t pleasant in the slightest because he had to come to the realisation that his head was tampered with without his knowing through magic. Magic. Head hit the steering wheel and the honk of the horn jolted him back upright, heart racing more than before. Faces distilled back to clarity but clouded his vision with tears again – and he knew if he were to spiral again it would take a lot to crawl out of it. With great difficulty he hopped out his truck and into the Inn. He couldn’t go see Bri or Rohan or anyone tonight, not before he could sort out his head. Already feeling sorry for anyone that had to see him like this, in vain he tried to smooth down his clear dishevelled look as he approached the front. 

“Hi..do ..um..” he had to clear his throat to get the words out, “Do you have a room for a couple days?” But then he thought on it, what if things didn't go well? “Actually… how long can someone stay here?”

[lunarcovehq]

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[moonglowmagic]

Who: @crescentcrowd

Where: Adoption Event

Safiye looked down at the tiny husky in her arms, she was desperate to put it down so she didn’t end up adopting a dog. “Hey,” Saying to the person who was coming up next to her. “Here this puppy wants held.” Handing off the puppy who whimpered as it was handed off to the next person, it made her heart ache. Even though likely Azra wouldn’t be upset by the addition of a dog the last thing she wanted to do was make the decision without her sister. “If I held her for any longer I was going to end up adopting her.” She admitted, putting her hands on her hips. "Whoever decided to have this event is just cruel."

[msannadonnelly]

Where: Styx Passage Who: @crescentcrowd​ (Bea)

Hadn’t she told them this would happen? That damned Banshee wasn’t ready for the target her position would put on her back. She was far too young, too naive, and Anna had known something like this would happen. There were not many people in the world Anna respected, even less that she truly cared for, but Marjorie had been one of them. She had watched the siren take the young Bea under her wings and that had all been fine and well until the woman had chosen her as her second. Why not give the job to one of the older fae, someone more experienced? Someone who might survive when, as was inevitable, the outside world came knocking on their door. And then Marjorie had died and that threat had become very real very quickly, and Anna had known Bea would be neck on the chopping block when they came back. And they would come back.

Attempting to bully the new queen out of her position was perhaps not the kindest nor most straight forward of strategies, but Anna had seen it as the best option: either Bea toughened up and proved herself, or she ran off crying and gave up the crown to someone who could handle it. Admittedly, even Anna had to concede that the banshee had not done the worst job so far. She had held her own, had yet to suffer a complete nervous breakdown, and she kept that pixie under control for the most part. But now--

“Damned useless little screamer,” Anna swore to herself as she landed in front of the funeral home. Her wings folded back beneath the subtle slits in her paint-stained white blouse, and her eyes landed on the guards just outside the cemetery. It was not a full moon and so her powers were not at their strongest, but that didn’t matter; when she started to sing, the idiots came forward, lured in all the same like little fish on her hook. She considered snapping their necks and being done with it, but no, unnecessary. A storm cloud above their heads to disorient, a quick hit on a pressure point, and they wouldn’t be a problem. 

Finding the banshee was another matter. But there was a spot where the soil was loose, a new grave still unmarked--and will stay that way, Anna thought, grabbing a nearby shovel and removing the dirt bit by bit until he casket was revealed beneath. She reached out to open it and immediately reeled back, hissing in pain as her hands burned from the iron. “Damn it.” Anna kept up another string of curses as she took a deep breath, willed herself to do what she had to, and then pried the coffin open to reveal the ‘queen’ inside. She leaned back on her knees, hands burning, and managed a smirk down at the nearly deceased fae while she wiped the dirt off her palms. “You know, Darling, there are easier ways to get attention.” 

[firefighterxefe]

Closed starter for @crescentcrowd​ Location: The Magnolia Inn

Returning home had come like a whirlwind for so many reasons, and yet, the experience had also somehow come placidly, the sensation of slipping on a piece of well-worn clothing one has not donned in many years only to find that it still fits. And Efe had not been avoiding this, per say. But he had spent nearly forty-eight straight hours leveling with his parents, catching up on nearly a decade of absence. There had been telephone calls, of course, holiday cards, but until he had stepped back through the mirage himself, he had never really understood the distance with which they had handled him, never willing to say or reveal too much. He understood now, of course. They had no choice. This town promised security through its mystery, and yet, standing here now, he himself could feel nothing but insecure within its confines.

He could leave this very instant, he knew, go back to the life he had begun, finally, to build. And yet he did not. He stayed, stayed to ponder the grim reality of the choice. But the longer he stayed, the more necessary this would become. And so, he had, at the very least, concocted an excuse to make it easier. He was not visiting Reese; he was making the necessary arrangements to avoid sleeping in that twin bed one more night. “Excuse me,” he spoke up, approaching the counter. “What’s your pet policy? I’m traveling with a dog.” 

[kenxmatsui]

for: bea @crescentcrowd location: his house

Moving the couple boxes of files that held all the information he had gathered about the break-ins and the suspects from the firm’s office to his house office was not all a wrong move. While additional copies had to be made, it served a better purpose in the end; less distractions and a bigger space to move about freely. Well, a bit more freely than he could at the office. Despite being in loungewear– stiffness of suits was not needed here– Ken still maintained the same level of organisation, held the same level of intensity while he poured over the documents placed neatly in front of as he sat on the floor of his living room, scanning them for details, remaking and refining his notes. This, though rare, was not entirely uncharacteristic in times of cases of high importance, and in the privacy of his own house judgement was naught. Absorbed as he was into his work, Ken missed the first knock at his door, only when it sounded again did he break out of his concentration. Frown etched in immediately for a myriad of reasons but as he cast a glance at his attire that he had deemed too casual to receive visitors a second went into considering to change, but realising that would require much effort his mind switched to the important task of who was on the other side. “Oh. It’s you.” Scowl dissolved at the sight of Bea to a more puzzled expression, had he forgotten she was dropping by? Appointments had been shuffled around a lot lately but of course he knew what brought her here, Fae faces plastered all over the news. It was a busy time for her too, “Come in,” he finally said, opening the door wider, “Did I keep you waiting long? The knocking didn’t register immediately.”

[swimmingwiththefitzes]

Where: Police Station When: A few hours after Billie’s Arrest Closed Starter for @crescentcrowd (Bea)

Even when the last detective left the room, finally providing Billie with some momentary quiet after being bombarded with questions, Billie still sat with her back straight and her hand carefully folded in her lap, as if she was still being watched and listened to. For all she knew, she was. It wasn't like she was going to talk to herself, though. No, Billie was pretty quiet unless she was talking about something she enjoyed or embarrassing herself, and it was rather impossible to do either of those things alone. She was, however, thinking, a lot, still unsure of exactly what was happening. She was... arrested. She'd committed a crime. She stole something. Admittedly, Billie couldn't remember stealing anything, but she'd also fallen asleep at some point at work, which was bad enough as it was. That was something she should probably get in trouble for, but stealing? Unless she did that while she was asleep (which was apparently possible), she just didn't know.

She was expecting another officer, which was why it was so surprising when the Fae Queen entered. Billie managed to sit up a little straighter. She wasn't in the court, had never gotten around to joining, but that didn't mean that she could simply slouch about. She knew better. "Hello," she said quietly. "I suppose I'm in trouble on multiple fronts, aren't I?"

[cantfightmoonlight]

@crescentcrowd​

where: eclipse

when: after the costume contest

A sigh of relief broke from the fae’s lips as she hopped down from the stage, tucking her wings back away as she slipped the jacket she had been given back over her shoulders. She may have been able to manage a semblance of a smile throughout the duration of the contest, but now that she was officially done, she was in desperate need for a drink. Picking up two from the bar, she made her way through the crowd towards that of her best friend and resident Fae Queen. “I got you your usual,” Leyla said simple as she leaned forwards, taking a sip from the straw in her own drink as she peer over to Bea who seemed to be engrossed in whatever was going on with her phone. “Hello? Earth to Bea? Okay, who you texting?”

[dvsconocvdo]

where: somewhere in lunar cove with: @crescentcrowd​!

She had been sleepwalking in a haze until she stumbled with a tree root and landed face first into the snow-covered ground. Jolting awake at the harsh cold that now made her face go numb, Lupe mumbled a soft mierda, and cleaned her face as much as she could. Slowly, she got up from the ground, eyes wandering around in hopes for a clue to where she was. Lupe sniffed, hugging her long cardigan closer to her body as she looked around. She wasn’t sure in which part of town she was in. “Hello?” She said in a whisper before clearing her throat and shouting out a louder hello. Hopefully she was lucky and she could get somewhere warm before the cold got to her. In a haze, Lupe started to move forward, praying she’d find a way home. “Hello?” She elongated the word in hopes of getting a response. Who, besides her or murderers, frequented the forest (not including animals, of course)? Still, she hoped for something to go her way. The sleepwalking had gotten much worse since July, she just wanted to sleep through the night, just once.

[moonsongchorus]

"Oh, wonderful," Anna mumbled, looking up to see the very last person on earth she wished to find standing before her at this moment--except, perhaps, another police officer with new and worsening charges. This was what she got, she supposed, a sort of revenge for her arrogance in volunteering to be the one to 'save' the queen on Valentine's, which she'd hardly done out of the goodness of her own heart. The banshee must have just been waiting for a moment to return the favor and see Anna, in turn, at her lowest. Anna raised an eyebrow, looking at the portal as if it were a trick. She wondered what the fae queen believed. Would she, too, think Anna would do such a foolish and stupid prank, simply because the motive behind it fit? Yes, Anna did want Bea replaced; that was common knowledge. This just wasn't how she'd have gone about making it happen. "I'm fine," she said curtly. "I don't need rest." 'Resting' was about the only thing she could do in the boredom of a holding cell. "We can talk for half an hour." And with that, she stepped through the portal.

The last person Bea would want to see after being released from jail now that her mother was dead would probably be Anna, so she figured Anna probably felt similarly. However, as the Queen, and as someone who owed her life to the siren, Bea stayed rooted outside of the jail until Anna was sent out. She winced at the hissed curse and bent down to pick up the few coins that had slipped away from Anna. "Heeeyyy," she said, drawing out the last syllable for lack of anything better to say. Maybe she hadn't thought this through. "I thought you might want a lift home?" Bea lifted her hand to the road in order to block any passerby's view from Anna's face and opened a portal to the siren's home. "And maybe to... talk?" After another look at Anna's face, Bea quickly said, "Or not. If you don't want to. Maybe we just get you home and get you some rest."

[jonahxrivas]

Jonah’s Holiday Gifts (since he’s environmentally conscious and all about sustainability, most of these gifts were found in shops across town/holiday markets. there are a few where he had to stray but for the most part he kept it local) 

•  Anna ( @msannadonnelly ) - Bottle of wine + A box of macarons  ↪ note reads: Thank you again for not drowning me. Hope I haven’t been too much of a bother in your life with my never-ending questions, maybe one day I’ll run of things to ask you.

• Anya ( @dvsconocvdo ) - A gift box containing: a succulent, a scented candle (lavender and sage), and a pack of organic chocolate almonds  ↪ note reads: I might not win the world’s best tour guide award, but it was fun showing you around town. We have to explore together again!

• Bella ( @cantfightmoonlight ) - Team Edward t-shirt + Serotonin molecule necklace + $50 gift voucher at New Leaf bookstore (not pictured) ↪ note reads: Do you know how many times I’ve started and re-written this? Too many. But more importantly do you know how hilarious it is that you’re a vampire named Bella? I hope you enjoy the shirt. On a serious note, you coming back was in all sense a miracle, even if it was in such such unfortunate circumstances, I’m so glad you’re here. Serotonin has other properties but it’s mostly known to be the ‘happiness’ chemical, and it’s what I wish for you always.

• Jasmine ( @cantfightmoonlight ) - A regular journal + A smaller ‘Field Notes’ journal ↪ note reads: For on and off the field, here’s a little something for you. I’ll be a better side-kick next time.

• Reese ( @crescentcrowd ) - A set of mini candles ( he was going to include a pack of reese’s pieces but chickened out last minute ) ↪ note reads: I hope this is not too weird, just wanted to properly say thanks for not burning my suit, or me in the process. Maybe you can burn these candles instead?

• Leyla ( @cantfightmoonlight​ ) - A big lavender candle + Mini diffuser  ↪ note reads: I hope you’ve had the chance to relax and get some proper rest since Halloween. If in case you’re still having trouble, I heard Lavender helps.  

• Nico ( @nicocastillo ) - Beer infused hot sauce + Apron ↪ note reads: Hey, Mr. Whole Milk, my mother promised to send over a cookbook, but till then you’ll have to make do with this and hope it’ll prepare you for the spice. 

• Poppy ( @moonglowmagic ) - Levitating Moon lamp ↪ note reads: I saw this and thought of you. A bit silly but also funny when you think about it. You have magic that can make things float, and I can use electromagnets, but one is cooler than the other. We have to hang out more, I need a chance to prove that I can be cool too. 

• Rohan ( @rohanxpersaudx ) - Elements of musical theatre poster + A cool box he found at the local antique store which he promptly filled with vials of things the folks at The Poison Room said he should buy ↪ note reads: I’m still not good with words but a million thank yous would not be enough for all that you’ve done since my arrival here. Things haven’t been easy on you or for you, but at least we can hope and look to better things together.

• Tony ( @antonioalvarez ) - Physics formula Rubik’s cube + T-shirt ↪ note reads: If you solve the cube before the year ends, I’ll buy you food (of your choice) once a day for an entire week.

[lunarcovehq]

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[moonglowmagic]

@crescentcrowd (Luna Pineda)

Where: The Caffeine Crypt

Binna had been staring at the menu for the past ten minutes since she’d came into the shop, she still couldn’t make up her mind. “I have to say this is actually worse than trying to order at Starbucks.” At least there she knew what was good and what she’d like, but here was a whole new world. “You know what I can’t decide….” Stating as she got to the cashier, she turned around to the person behind her. “Here you look like you’ve been here before so order us whatever is good. My treat.” Pulling out a twenty from her purse, she handed it over to the cashier. 

[msannadonnelly]

Anna’s Christmas Gifts 

Dilan ( @moonglowmagic ): A designer brand bib, a bucket of children’s Christmas toys, including coal, and a diamond bracelet 

Chai ( @cantfightmoonlight ) : An Orville Redenbacher’s Christmas Sweater, a large pack of candies (and popcorn), and a $30,000 vintage watch 

Bex ( @illputabexonyou ) : A designer backpack and a pink comb that opens up to reveal a knife. 

Rohan ( @rohanxpersaudx ): A pair of designer cufflinks and a doll from 1870 with a note “Borrowed this from a ‘friend’ many years ago. She is almost certainly haunted. Enjoy. - Anna” 

Ken ( @kenxmatsui ): A pack of vampire themed band-aids

Bea ( @crescentcrowd ): A box of tissues (christmas themed!) 

Meena: A pair of Louis Vuitton red-bottoms and a stack of plates with a note “these were very expensive and borrowed from a very unpleasant man--i thought you might like to break them - Anna” 

Jonah ( @jonahxrivas ) : A beginner’s axe, axe throwing lessons, and a mermaid fish-tank decoration 

Ross ( @themusicofrossdrake ): An album on which she has recorded herself singing with a suggested price sticker for resale of $10,000 

[firefighterxefe]

Closed starter for @crescentcrowd Location: The Magnolia Inn

"Do I look serious and official?" Efe, clad in a semi-decent suit that at least matched his tie, had deliberately put on his glasses that morning, deciding that maybe they made him look more academic or corporate. He sighed a little, rolling his shoulders as he stood at the desk. "I've got, uh, well, I've got an interview. Construction site safety officer. Real good pay." He grimaced a bit, as if having to admit to this fact pained him. "Don't tell anyone down at the station. I just, you know, need to weigh my options." His stay in Lunar Cove was permanent, he was coming to realize, and if he was going to stay, he needed to try to place proper foundations. And foundations required money, maybe more than a small local fire department could offer, as much as Lunar Cove's had welcomed him back with open arms. "There's not actually that many fires around here, you know. Zombies. Not fires. Please don't take that as invitation."