#thread 007

[jxlter]

it was as if her life could not get any worse than it already was. first she was kidnapped and forced to live in a city she knew nothing about. being summoned was one thing but this was just another nail-in-the-coffin so to speak.

this city hates me and i hate it

she was emotionless, like a doll with its strings cut. where once she would boil over with rage she instead found herself looking down at the scene of the crime; the soup she had waiting so long for, still steaming as the heat from it melted the snow around it. she didn't even care that the lancer put her hand on her shoulder, or even that it was another servant she was meeting for the first time. all she cared about was the soup that once was.

' i waited 45 minutes for it..... '

" ....Avenger?"

it shouldn't be surprising. she has learned that this city and its rulers were more than capable of raising the dead, bringing back what was lost as if it never left in the first place. even so, the sight of the usually dour-expressioned maiden was enough to startle the lancer into a moment of confusion. but then, she recovers flawlessly, as one expects a king to. what follows is a drawn out sigh as she approaches Jalter, raising a gloved hand to rest atop her shoulder.

" It would be wise for you to stop now." a pause as emerald eyes glance down at the steaming indent in the snow before them, the scent of what she gathered to be some sort of spicy soup filling her senses. " There's no way to recover it. "

@jxlter

[thearcherbrothersx]

Closed starter for @nottheemuse / Declan & Cora

Declan had done a lot of things in his life. Some good, a lot bad. Most of them based on smart, meticulously planned, unemotional decisions. That night with Cora though, he probably had to add to a fairly short list of foolish things in his life. He shouldn't have let her leave like that; he knew that, and had spent at least the first few days going back and forth between anger and regret. Pride though, arguably his biggest influence as far as the seven deadly sins went, kept him largely locked in anger. Anger with Cora, with Marcus, with himself. And it wasn't logical, which only made it worse. To most people, Declan Archer seemed his usual self, though decidedly less likely to grant a smile, and perhaps a little shorter with his poor PA.

He'd been distant, had kept his sparse communication with Cora practical. She'd told him when she got on the plane, and had gotten an "ok" in response. She'd told him when she landed safely, and had gotten a "good" in response. Then Cora had removed her watch, something he always got an alert about, and he'd figured maybe she needed to charge it, or perhaps - more than likely, she was trying to send him a message that she was done. After a day or so, the tension in his chest got to be too much, and he'd texted her. With no answer, a few hours later he'd tried calling. No answer. Another text the next day with no response. Another call, this time going straight to voicemail.

By that point, he'd started to worry. He hadn't kept tabs on her while she was away, trying to give her the space she'd asked for, and he felt fairly certain that she was safe in Alston with her brother. But the tension in his chest had become more of a gnawing sensation in his gut, so he'd called his pilot and gotten the plane set up for take-off. Then he'd told Lily goodbye, telling her simply that he had a last minute business meeting and that he'd be back soon. He'd tried calling Cora again before getting on the plane and was sent straight to voicemail.

By the time he stood before Cora's childhood home, premium SUV parked behind him, a driver (not Tim) he'd hired in order to be able to work on the way there, seated behind the wheel, he was a lot less patient than he had been.

Two firm knocks on the door, before it was opened by a beautiful woman he had to assume was Val. She barely got a glance before Declan was breezing past her inside the house. He was perched to call out Cora's name when he spotted her in the living room. Steps quick, determined, he closed the distance between them and wrapped strong fingers around each side of her face, thumbs brushing over her cheeks as he took her in, azure orbs flickering around her face, concern written all over his austere features as he took in everything he could possibly read. Lips parted to let out the breath of relief that surged out of him. She was safe. She was okay. Which only left one other obvious conclusion: He'd come all this way for a woman who'd already decided to shut him out.

So as suddenly, as quickly as the flick of a switch, Declan dropped his hands from her face, and the curtains closed on that worried look, leaving the same shuttered, cold surface she'd seen before as he took a step back. "You're alive. Good." A curt nod before he turned to leave again.

[thirtecnth]

@wanderinglcst / closed event starter / elijah atkins setting: the lake

“Come on, you can do better than that!"

[tonibeltran]

[ OUTGOING SMS 📲 ROMAN (WORK) ]

ANTONIO: [Attachment: 1 Image] ANTONIO: Thought you weren't doing interviews anymore? @theromandaniels

[leomlarson]

closed: @paxton-brady

location: leo's bday bash

"Babyyyyyy!" Leo called as he waded sideways through the crowd at the bar to find Paxton, holding a colorfully-named cocktail in each hand.

He was quick to put one in Pax's hand, with a quiet "for you," so he was free to grab his chin between his thumb and forefinger, turning his head this way and that as he pressed small kisses all over his boyfriend's face.

Leo was lightly buzzed, basking in all of the attention for the birthday boy, and still riding high off the inherent elation that came from a surprise party. He felt like he could've drowned in the sentimentality he felt being surrounded by people he loved at a party carefully curated by his boyfriend.

"I don't know how many times I can say thank you for this, but thank you. This is really so awesome. God, you're the best." He placed a long, loud kiss to Paxton's cheek. "The best!"

[mackmontgomery]

mack 📲 cricket.

Mack: Hey Mack: Good Halloween? @cricketcampbell

[ziggykyeons]

ziggy 📲 cherry.

Ziggy: love of my life Ziggy: where in the uk is william from? is it scotland? Ziggy: would you be unable to control yourself around me if i wore this to the wedding? Ziggy:

Ziggy: you know i'd hate to be distracting. @cherryxkoch

[davidaltofsky]

[atlasnolan]

closed for: @lorelailewis

where: driftwood, speed dating

"Ah, see. I knew if I moved around these tables enough I'd have to end up sitting across from someone hot at some point."

Law of averages, simple deduction or showing up with the knowledge that she would be there -- it didn't matter. He was finally at the table he wanted to be at.

Atlas had little interest in speed dating and even less interest in everyone else who was attending it, but the idea of the pair of them signing up to it had seemed a funny one at the time and he was already on his fifth backstory.

"So, what'cha looking for? Tall, dark and handsome?" Asks short, pale and depends-on-the-audience, "Maybe a bitta East Coast excellence after too many West Coast weirdos? You're in luck if so."

[chingonaclawsarchive]

@gobubyourself. feeeeeeels.

LAURA strangely feels...different. She doesn't know why but she had felt compelled to rummage through old memories that morning. Within her fingertips rests Logan's dog tags. Thumb brushes over the metal, pensive gleam lingering... Her eyes rest concentrated outside Tony's old view when Happy rasps on the doorway. She's drawn from her odd daydream, swiftly shoving contents into her front pocket.

"I feel that I should brief you on what's happened..." he starts, but this only causes alarm. She tilts her head, glaring, an infamous gawk at that, and very familiar to Happy. That's when her nostrils flare-- that smell... it--couldn't be...

Laura cannot help but brush right past him, from one room to the next, she zooms about, hunting. Until, she stops in her tracks, her heart practically retracting. Lungs too, was she just punched? It feels like she's been punched - the wind directly knocked right out of her.

He's not her Logan. But he's Logan, just the same.

Once Happy catches up to her, he rests a palm on her shoulder, bad move. She's terribly on edge and thus, Happy ends up being slammed, landing on his back quite harshly as she pins him with a growl. "Geezes, Laura!" he billows. She comes-to, rolling her eyes, helping him up. "I need an explanation." she finally speaks. "Well if you would just let me, I would've given you one." Happy protests, readjusting himself. "The TVA's been in contact with us -he was sent here to preserve the...sacred timeline..." Laura shoots him a leer. "The what?!" eyes narrow before she looks to Logan accusatory. "Who are you?"

"He's your father, Laura. Same blood, same DNA...just. From a different world." Happy continues.

"I got that - shut up." she warns him, pushing Hogan aside and sauntering forward toward the one who looks and well, smells much like her biological dad.

"I..." tears fill her eyes to the brim and she swallows. "I looked for you...they wouldn't let me find you, they said it was too risky..." and because of it she's mostly bitter that it took them so fucking long. Her entire childhood spent without her father... is it too little too late?

[luckylewis]

lucky 📲 mac.

Lucky: Hey Lucky: Are you going to the masquerade?

[thirtecnth]

@endlessreruns / closed event starter / maverick cafferty setting: the lake

"Would you believe me if I told you I was from the future? Be honest."

[keolalagaaia]

KEO 📲 TABITHA.

when: early march who: @keolalagaaia x @tabithaxking 

KEO: Greetings from a 2006 Honda Civic that should definitely be sent to the scrapyard

KEO: Just a heads up I've left the state again KEO: Less crash out and more with an actual objective. Mission of sorts you could say KEO: I'm coming back though so don't go digging anyone else while I'm gone — TAB: a mission? are you actually james bond? you can tell me TAB: but seriously, where are you off to? — KEO: I’d be riding in more style if I was KEO: Or maybe it’s deliberate and that’s how deep cover I am KEO: You’ll never know KEO: Vegas to get Van Morrison 🙏🏼 KEO: Turns out that I love my brother but we did all the time living together we were supposed to do — TAB: ahh i had wondered how van morrison had brought you back so quick, speed isn’t exactly his strong suit. i’m glad you’re going to get him back TAB: are you driving by yourself? — KEO: had to rely on him for that I’d still be driving KEO: No, I’ve got a personal chauffeur in Mr. Drew Ohara — TAB: tell drew i said hey 👋 TAB: well i wish you were here but i understand your obligations to van morrison TAB: do you know when you might be back? — KEO: I will KEO: Thats the downside of your wheels also being your house, you leave it parked somewhere and bam. Technically homeless KEO: Tomorrow night at the latest, I’m not looking to spend any more time in Vegas than I need to KEO: I’d be out here missing you all over again by Saturday — TAB: i guess i can't wait a couple days to see you TAB: but you're all mine when you get back — KEO: I'm glad I'm not the one driving or I'd be saying fuck that van and turning this car around for promises like that — TAB: thats good information for me to store away for later, not sure if i’ll use it for good or evil yet — KEO: Evil huh? KEO: I don't know which one I'm rooting for — TAB: guess it depends how quickly you come back TAB: i should be back at my place by then, gramps is getting sick of my hovering 🫤 — KEO: 🫡 KEO: How's he holding up? — TAB: he’s not sleeping on the couch anymore which i take as a personal victory TAB: although i imagine that will revert as soon as im no longer watching him like a hawk — KEO: Sounds to me like he's stubborn and doesn't like any help KEO: Which also sounds a lot like someone else I know 🤔 KEO: It very well might do but you can't be there watching over him all the time either. He's adjusting. Even if it takes a while, he'll get there KEO: He's a tough dude — TAB:🖕i get your point but im not happy about it TAB: it makes me feel bad to think of him in that house all alone — KEO: But at least you took it well (I’m ignoring that emoji) KEO: It wouldn’t be you if it didn’t but he was figuring it out while she was in the hospital and I think he’ll figure it out again now too in time KEO: I can hang with him sometimes while you’re working if you want KEO: Dad’s kinda fucking love me, just ask Liam Lewis or Juan Sabella KEO: I bet I could work some of that on Granddads too 🙏🏼 — TAB: i didn’t realise you were such a dad magnet TAB: but that would be nice, i know he likes when you swing by — KEO: It’s pretty easy, as soon as I get them to like me a little I ask them how did WWI start and boom, about 3 hours later I’ve been adopted and we’re bonded for life KEO: Sick, I’d like it too. He’s got cool stories and maybe it might be easier if he does want to talk that it’s someone who’s not his granddaughter KEO: He’s definitely worrying about you in the same way you’re worrying about him — TAB: i dont know how you do that TAB: gramps tells me one story about his time in the navy and my eyes glaze over TAB: he should know by now that he doesn’t have to worry about me TAB: im fine — KEO: I don’t know how you’re not fascinated by it KEO: That tin can sailor life isn’t for the weak KEO: I know, I know, but as inconvenient as I’m sure it is cause you are indeed the most capable and independent 24 year old that’s ever lived and all, that’s what people do in times like this when they care about you

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TAB: never really been into history much so maybe that’s why TAB: you ever gonna stop being right? it’s actually really annoying TAB: maybe you can tell him how fine i am when you guys hang out — KEO: You never have that phase as a kid of being really obsessed with ancient Egypt or the Aztecs? KEO: I could try but I make no promises, just comes naturally to me KEO: I will not be telling him how fine I think you are 😏 thats not appropriate for the ears of grandfathers, Tabitha KEO: But I will try and work in something about how okay you are — TAB: nope, wasn’t high on my care list when i was a kid it’s a miracle i graduated at all TAB: 💀 definitely poor choice of words on my end there — KEO: Brace yourself, Theo’s got that vibe like she might be one of those kids. If I had to guess I’d bet Ancient Greece or maybe the Roman Empire KEO: I’m not surprised you graduated, you’re smart as hell KEO: Word choice was fine more like a poor choice of who you’re texting them to, couldn’t let that opening just pass me by — TAB: oh yeah, that’s all lucky 🙄 i usually text finn when she asks me things like “how does a car battery work” TAB: mmm only on the things i actually like TAB: that’s true, i should have known you’d be pervy but you can just tell me how fine you think i am instead — KEO: Finn, I don’t know if I know a Finn. Did he work at the diner or am I way off KEO: Nah, don’t sell yourself short cause I’m not going to buy it KEO: Yk I gotta get a little pervy with it 🤏🏼 KEO: But if you must know you are red eye from Vegas, prettiest girl in this town and all the towns I’ve rolled through, ruin everyone else for a guy cause they’re not you fine KEO: Some real I dig you so much it’s dumb kinda fine KEO: Which makes it a little fucking crazy that you’re just outside with no warnings with dangerous level aura like that KEO: But I’m so cool about it because you’re also very much mine fine — TAB: yeah he used to, now he works at tidal wave which sucks but he still comes in sometimes TAB: wow im actually kinda speechless about all that TAB: i think that might the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me — KEO: It sucks when the good coworkers bounce. I’ve gotta find out if I still have coworkers / a job when I get back 🫣 KEO: Really? Ever? KEO: Guess that makes me my main competition and I gotta outdo myself next time KEO: Do mean it though — TAB: oh? i guess you’ve not really been there in a hot minute but im sure you’ll charm your way back into their good graces TAB: when you left.. were you planning on coming back? TAB: well yeah, ive not exactly been high up on anyone’s wanted list before and vice versa TAB: i dont really do this — KEO: I’m like 70-30 in my own favor with it, depends on how good a mood I catch Mason in 🤞🏼 KEO: I don’t know honestly. My plans always been to kinda not have a plan. I was gonna go to Arizona but honestly that’s for the best because the fuck is there to do in Arizona KEO: Well you’re number 1 on mine — TAB: i know from personal experience that you’re pretty irresistible so id give you at least 80-20 odds TAB: im glad you didn’t go to arizona TAB: and you’re number 1 on mine TAB: although im sure theres actual competition im up against — KEO: That's going to go straight to my head KEO: Me too. You see that Grand Canyon once you've seen it plenty KEO: Nah KEO: I was doing some fucking around before New Years but not since — TAB: is it cool? the grand canyon? ive seen pictures but it kinda seems like something you gotta see in person TAB: i won’t ask about the fucking around, that’s none of my business but there’s probably a few people around town who’ll be bummed to know your heart is taken TAB: oh i forgot to say too, lucky kinda knows but i said we’d talk about it later

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KEO: Pretty sick from what I remember. I went with my sister last time she visited and spent most of it trying to freak her out by pretending I was going to go over the railings of the sky walk. She didn’t think it was funny but her face was KEO: If you want to see it though we can, could bring Theo too at a point where you’re cool with that. Summer maybe, it’d be fun. Mull it over. I won’t do any over the railings fakeouts KEO: Ah, no one who won’t live though so KEO: Oh shit really? I’d ask how but I think I have a pretty good idea, my bad. I suppose we should probably have a talk too — TAB: that could be real nice, theo’s never been anywhere but here. i also haven’t left since i moved here. would be nice to see the states and not just their motels 😒 TAB: okay good, i don’t know how id go if i had to duel anyone for your honor TAB: probably, he knows enough but that convo with him can wait for a little bit. it’s too much change for theo right now — KEO: Hotels only, promise. Or could do some camping, equally fun in my books. There’s a big old world outside of this place, I’d like to do some exploring with you KEO: You a bare hand dueler or more pistols at dawn? My money’s on you either way 💸 KEO: That’s fair, I’m good at whatever pace you’re good at. KEO: This is new for me too so, we’ll figure it out KEO: This mean I get to take you out somewhere when I’m back so we can do all that talking? — TAB: i want to explore with you too but whatever is easiest and cheapest is fine with me, it’s more that motels were the only things i ever really saw. or remembered, i guess. TAB: bare hands, you know id fight dirty TAB: is this you asking me on a real date? — KEO: No fear of that happening, I couldn’t stay still long enough for it. What’s the limitation on this exploring? Cause I got ideas KEO: Hot. Just don’t mess them up, big fan of those hands of yours KEO: It is, you down for something like that? — TAB: only limitation is it being okay with lucky and gramps, and probably not too long because ive only been away from theo for a night or two TAB: does that align with your ideas, 007? TAB: i am definitely down for something like that — KEO: Very aligned, I can work with that 🫡 KEO: Aces, let’s do it. Let me know what night you got off from the diner and I’ll make sure I’m free to go for gold at the world’s best first date olympics — TAB: if i get to be there with you, then you’ve already won 🥇 — KEO: 😍 KEO: Smooth with it, you’re giving me a run for my money — TAB: you've swept me off my feet plenty, it's only fair i pay it back sometimes — KEO: You pay it back plenty KEO: Sometimes you look at me and I’m a fucking goner — TAB: well you can't just be saying stuff like that to me when you're so far away TAB: its cruel that i can't kiss you right now — KEO: Trust me you’re exactly where I want to be and that’s exactly what I’d rather be doing right now KEO: But I’m taking that as an IOU I’ll be collecting on — TAB: come and cash it in as soon as you’re back — KEO: You know I will KEO: I got to be a more entertaining passenger in the mean time and stop daydreaming about you KEO: I'll let you know when I'm on the way back KEO: ❤️

[manybcdthings]

felix's apartment

felix ranstrom and isabella belcourt @rviner

"Bella, do you even want to go?" Felix called from the kitchen to his bedroom, where the faint click of bottle lids and Bella's shuffling steps carried faintly behind the closed door. "Because I don't." he added, as if it wasn't surprising that he'd rather avoid Central Park during the festival. His gaze dropped to the dimmer on the island counter and then back to his laptop screen. Before long, Sprout shifted from her incorporeal state and fluttered in from the bedroom, perching on his laptop. Felix didn't know how he could read a hummingbird's expression, but as Sprout tilted her head, he did the same. She was demanding something...no, reminding him. Both, actually. "Oh." Felix nodded, his memory jogged correctly. He shifted from his seat and rummaged through the kitchen drawers. In the bottom one, right at the back and buried beneath useless wares, he found the ring box. "It's hideous. She's going to laugh. Well, you'll both be laughing, technically." he muttered, unbothered by his chattering to Sprout, who could only chirp in response.

Bella emerged next and Felix straightened as he gave her a nod and smile in approval, striding over to capture her hand in his. He lifted their joined hands to urge a twirl. "Okay, I take it back. That was worth the wait." he grinned, brandishing the ring box in his other hand with a little shake. "Since we're taking our time to leave-" which he didn't mind at all, he adopted a serious tone, clearing his throat as he opened the box. "Isabella Belcourt, I would be honored if you laugh at the ring I bought three months into our relationship because the concept of moderation has always been far too difficult for me to grasp."

Felix smirked while presenting the ring like a grand display before passing it over to her and moving away with a laugh, already anticipating Bella's reaction. "I wanted to get there earlier so we could avoid seeing everybody at the same time, by the way." he said, imagining the onslaught of excited greetings while closing down his laptop. Sprout insisted on staying attached until the very last moment, fluttering up to his shoulder. "So, I just want it noted that I make a lot of sacrifices in this relationship." Felix added, glancing to the hummingbird briefly. "You need to be invisible. The last time people saw you at this stupid festival, humans thought they were having a spiritual moment." Sprout's friendly nature coupled with hippies made for an amusement sight, however.

[teathattast]

[mackmontgomery]

closed for: @aiden-stevens

where: nora's apartment

when: nov 2nd

"I brought so many snacks. Maybe too many, except there can never be too many," Mack rambles, his thumbs tucked underneath the straps of the backpack he was wearing that was toting said abundance of snacks.

( He decided when filling it that this was a rare moment of acceptable adult backpack wearing. )

"I thought it was going to look way worse," He says then, referring to his friend's face. There was no mistaking the bruising, but he had gone to the extremes in his worries and had nightmarish visions of him looking like a horror movie reject, "Does it hurt bad?"