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caitlyn-asks · 5 months ago

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Decoration Disaster

Caitlyn sets up a design for Ekko and Jinx’s wedding, and things go less than great:

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Caitlyn: *Caitlyn walked around the booths, picking out gold plates, lavish silverware, white drapes and flowers of white and red* “red symbolizes love, white purity. Oh these are just lovely, Ekko, look at this.” *she lifts a rose shaped centerpiece, made gold, every single inch of the sculpture flawless.* “this is just stunning.”

Ekko: *Ekko scrunched his nose a bit at the sight.. He was an artist, it's not like he couldn't recognize the skill and thought put into these decorations... But they still looked off to him.* "Hm.... I guess, yeah. But it wouldn't complement Jinx and I too well, would it..? It's not like we'll be draped in these... Colors."

*He approached her slowly, taking the centerpiece and giving it a once over, before placing it back down on the table.* "And these flowers..." *He reached over and grabbed a red rose, shaking his head a bit before placing it back in place.* "I was thinking we could go with something a little.. Bolder?"

Caitlyn: *she flinched a little, almost offended* “Bolder? Ekko, these are the most traditionally stunning pieces! Could you two please try to keep it a little traditional? Look at these roses, they’re absolutely stunning. The red will compliment the gold so nicely, and it will match the whites of her gown, correct? She and Violet had gone on a dress search and Vi said she decided on the most lovely dress, she looks beautiful in white”

Ekko: "Yeah... 'S kinda the problem, Cait." *Ekko took a white rose for examination, bringing it close to sniff it before his face quickly turned to one of disappointment.* "If tradition was our thing then maybe we'd be *seeing eye to eye* on this one. But we both know it's not happening."

*He placed the flower back in place again, turning to lean back against the table, ruffling the cloth atop it a bit.* "Besides, can you even call these things flowers..? They have no smell, and they're clearly artificial.... I mean what's the point of the prissy color symbolism if the flower itself isn't even natural?"

Caitlyn: “…shes not wearing white?” *Caitlyn made a face, disappointment or disgust it was hard to tell* “it’s so they don’t attract bugs! And they won’t wilt! You can keep them forever. And they were hand crafted with the finest silk, Ekko.” *that last bit had bite, irritation plastered across her features.* “I’ve been married before. You should listen to my advice.”

Ekko: "Why would I know? One moment you want me to keep up with your tradition mumbo jumbo, the next you want the *groom* to know what the bride will be wearing? Pick one, lady." *He said with a bit of added snark, smirking a little before shaking his head.*

"Bold of you to assume that's gonna work. If things go your way then everyone is gonna have to show up showered in perfumes, which are gonna seep into the silk... You do know silk comes from bugs, right?" *Ekko's question was a little condescending, but he'd be lying if he said that was by accident.* "And what's the point of a flower that doesn't wilt anyway? You have any idea how hard it is to grow anything in the Undercity? We're not busting our chance to get some real plants in here just because Pilties don't know what it means to live in the moment."

Caitlyn: *scoffs, tossing the flower aside. Her mood was quickly changing. How stupid could this man be? It’s tradition!!!* “so tell me what you and that explosive wife of yours wants then? Bombs at every table? And just to be clear, Ekko, doesn’t your wife wear perfume? She smells of it every time I see her. A little cheap to come after me about that” *she rolls her eye, crossing her arms over her chest* “you’ll have bees and wasps, beetles and everything! In everyone’s food and drinks, flying around, gods it will be so annoying! And what more color do you want!? It’s bad enough Violet is letting Jinx ruin a suit with paint balls!”

Ekko: "Wasn't thinkin' about it, but now that you mention it..." *He pauses for a moment, tapping his chin with one finger to pretend like he was really considering the bomb idea.* "She does, yeah... But the difference is she doesn't go around bathing in the stuff. I can't smell her from 50 meters away, unlike basically everyone I bumped into on the way here."

*Ekko scoffed at her words, lowering his head before letting out a small chuckle.* "We get it, Cait. You see every minor inconvenience as a pest. We could install some pipes and pump the booth with some of The Grey before the ceremony starts, if that soothes your mind?" *He pushed away from his leaning position against the table, messing the cloth further before tilting his head slightly to state at her.* "Last I checked Vi suggested it... If you want your little porcelain wedding then you can just ask Vi's hand again.. Can't guarantee her suit won't be "ruined" for it though."

Caitlyn: *she snarls a little, annoyed at his snarky comments* “I came here to help you, not be scolded on my quality taste. If you want to be stung by bees and drinking bugs go right ahead. Real flowers are this way.” *she begins walking, heels clicking against the pavement* “do you even have a color theme?”

Ekko: "If you wanted to help then maybe you could've... Idunno... Asked us what we wanted before you began? If I didn't know better I'd say you just wanna show off how well you can fold a napkin." *He grabbed a little napkin from the table that had been neatly folded into a triangle.... He then disassembled it and quickly folded it into an origami rose, without even looking at it.*

"You don't have to show me the way. Not all of us gotta follow neatly behind you, m'kay?" *He picked up his pace and walked straight past her, shrugging at her question.* "To be honest I've been hoping to do a painting on one of the walls and decorate the place with some colors Jinx and I like... So some greens, oranges, pinks, purples.... Sorry, was that too much? I know looking at more than three colors at a time can be rough on your eye, the eyepatch didn't fly off when you clasped your pearls, did it?"

Caitlyn: *she stops, furrowing her brow* “how you ruin the tradition of weddings is on you and Jinx, not me! But I will remind you who is funding half of this, Ekko. You run off of trade for a living. None of that is paying for your decor, your flowers, any of it. Mind your tongue and show me a little respect, okay?”

*she glanced at the napkin he had folded, sighing and returning her gaze forward, stopping to look at flowers* “Baby’s breath. Blue and white. Hydrangeas, roses, lavender or lilac, take your pick.”

*she steps back, letting him look while she spritzed a little of her own perfume from her bag onto her wrist. The chemical smell was pungent and strong enough to burn out the nose hairs of everyone in Noxus. The smell of artificial vanilla and rose unfavorable*

Ekko: "If you don't wanna see us ruin your dumb little rules, then don't show up. No one's forcing you to, it's our wedding, not yours." *Ekko stopped dead in his tracks as he spoke, slowly turning to face Caitlyn as he made his way back over to her, his eyes narrowing.*

"I'll measure my words around you when you deserve it. Don't forget your place around here, Kiramman.... Mommy isn't calling the shots behind a comfy Council seat anymore, so you don't get to decide what we can and can't do. Did I make myself clear or do you only listen when people enable you?"

*He didn't even bother looking at the flowers. Despite not having seen most of then in person before, his studies made it easy to discard all of those as options. His face contorted into one of disgust as she applied her perfume, forcing a gag out of Ekko's throat before a dry cough.*

Caitlyn: “do not bring up my mother again” *she snarls, glaring at him as he gagged* “what was that for?”

Ekko: "Then stop looking so funny when I do." *He snarled back. It was clear he didn't even find his own comment funny, but the insult was all that counted anyway.*

*He cleared a stray tear from his face before adjusting his posture, taking a step back.* "Do all Pilties walk with The Grey in their pocket or something?! That was disgusting.. Is everything you use as artificial as your smile? The hell kinda perfume is that..."

Caitlyn: *scoffs* “my smile is real, unlike the demented one Jinx walks around with. And for your information, it’s the top line from R.G Beauty, thank you! Everyone uses this! It’s the best quality brand!”

Ekko: "You'd know about crazy, wouldn't you?" *He raised his back over to cover his face, adjusting it a bit.*

"Do you always talk about my wife like that or is it just when her sister isn't around?" *The mask made his voice sound a little deeper and more echoing than usual, even if he wasn't specifically playing an intimidating role.* "Best quality in what? Pesticide or toilet cleanser?"

Caitlyn: “oh, please, Ekko, like you’d know quality. You probably get that shitty perfume for her trading a few gears. For your information, the smells of gunpowder and lavender don’t mix,” *she rolled her eyes, making a face* must you wear that stupid thing in public? There are people here! High class, respectable people! At least act like you want to be here and save me the embarrassment.”

Ekko: "At least I can tell apart a poisonous flower from a regular one. I wasn't the one who offered to shove these things near the food." *Ekko reached for dome Hydrangeas, ripping them out of their place and crushing them in his hand. Maybe pettiness was why he wore gloves all the time.* "Why don't you take a bite of one of these things and see what happens if even some of it gets spread over near the food."

*He shoved the crumpled flowers on her hands, before crossing his arms.* "Skin contact can cause rashes and irritation, by the way. But you're already pretty irritating so I doubt you'll mind."

*Ekko's shoulders rose and fell as he chuckled, which slowly turned into a laugh, before he took a small moment to breathe.* "No idea what kind of moron would take up *your* word when it comes to style. You're a one-eyed sharpshooter who somehow feels pride at wearing the peanut patrol uniform. Do you still have the stupid big hat? I'd love to see you wear it at the wedding." *His tone was quickly becoming louder and more aggressive, he wasn't even pretending to care about the people Caitlyn had mentioned. Maybe he even wanted them to hear.*

Caitlyn: *she dropped the crushed petals, wiping her hands with a handkerchief she kept in her back pocket, her nose scrunched.* “poisoning of any kind seems to be that psycho’s line of work, amongst other things, but let’s keep that point aside for now. Last thing I needed today was to be scolded by a man-child who plays at a leader. You don’t fool me, Ekko. You don’t fool anyone. All you have is Piltovers most well known psychopath and a damn tree.”

*she flicked at his mask,* “you play at politics like you’ve been around it all your life, and it doesn’t work. It’s what got you nearly killed on that bridge, what turned your beloved in to even more of a monster than she already was before, and it is what is keeping Zaun from growing any real power and economy.”

*she takes a few steps away from him, walking forward as she continues to speak.* “I lost my eye defending Piltover. Fixing my mistakes. You can bend me, Ekko, but you will not break me. So. You have two choices. Treat me with respect and get what you want, or go home and tell your bride to be there was nothing for her here.”

*she stops in front of a variety of peonies, one of Jinx’s favorites since childhood. She takes one, holding it out to him* “treat me with respect, or keep your mouth shut. What will it be, King of Zaun?” *her tone was sharp and cold, but she kept her face neutral, though her body language was stiff*

Ekko: *Ekko didn't even flinch when she flicked his mask, no, not like he would've even if she punched him... He just silently took off the mask, before holstering it back around his waist.*

*He turned his head off to the left, then the right, listening to the satisfying popping sound from his joints a he loosened up his shoulders a bit.* "I don't have to prove anything to you. I've been leader since I was ten because of your people's incompetence, and I never had to gas anyone. Do you think you could've done better in my shoes, Piltie?"

*Ekko reached for the flower, gently taking it in his hand. He took a deep breath, taking in the scent of a real flower. He then placed it down gently on a nearby table, eyes closed the whole time... Until they flicked open as he thread a punch straight to Caitlyn's face after he heard her tell him to shut up.*

Caitlyn: *she stumbled, eye widening as she felt the sting from the force he struck her with. Before reacting she looked around, watching people whisper and murmur, others stare. She could not lash out, not here, she had a name, a reputation to keep. She simply stood tall, gave a little nod and walked away* “good luck with your wedding, Ekko. I will be pulling my funds. I will see you another day, perhaps, when you’ve pulled your head from the dirt and decide to apologize. Until then.”

Ekko: "I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you... And if you decide to show up again? Just bring the hat. I called dibs on it already." *He said with a smirk, before going over to remove Caitlyn's decorations... Or destroy them, whatever was faster.*

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caitlyn-asks · 5 months ago

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A Worried and Curious Sister-

I'll be posting all the roleplays between Vi and other characters from our group story! To help out @jinx-askme. This was my first roleplay with Vi. Hopefully, it's not too bad!

Vi is red

Caitlyn is whatever this color is

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Vi: *There she sat, one hand holding her head up as the other aggressively taps at the table. The drink in front of her had barely been touch as she stared right through it. Her mind was completely lost in thought while her eyebrows furrowed. She looked completely unapproachable, as if she would suddenly snap and deck you right in the face if you tried to talk to her.*

Caitlyn: *She wrapped her arms around Vi, gentle and calm. She wasn’t afraid of the woman that sat there, she trusted her with her entire being* “What’s the matter, love?”

Vi: *Vi flinched slightly when Caitlyn's arms wrapped around her, but quickly regain herself* "Oh, hey cupcake"

*her voice sounded tired but also stressed. She stopped tapping the table and tried to think of what to say next. She didn't want to worry Caitlyn with any of her trivial thoughts* "Just thinking too much, lost in my own thoughts."

Caitlyn: ”oh, yeah?” *she asked softly, brushing hair away from Vi’s face* “what is it that you’re thinking about?”

Vi: *She hesitated, not wanting to really bother her wife with her silly thoughts. Yet, she knew Caitlyn wouldn't want that. She signed.* "Honestly, Cupcake, a bunch of things."

*What to even start with, she wondered? There was just too much running through her head. Why is she suddenly thinking about all this now?! This wasn't like her at all.* "Can you believe Jinx and Ekko are getting married soon? For the longest time, I wondered if life would ever get this good again...."

Caitlyn: *smiles softly, kissing her cheek* “all hitting you once, hmm?” *she moves to sit beside her wife, grabbing one of her hands* “the peace has been nice. A part of me wonders, though, if you’re thinking about this because you’re worried it will change. Am I wrong?”

Vi: *She squeezed her wife's hand gently.* "I guess that's a part of it....but there's more as well."

*Her wife is smart. She always says this. Yet sometimes she wishes this wasn't true, that way she didn't have to talk about topics like this.* "You're...not wrong." *She let out another sigh before continuing.* "It never lasts, you know? The good times. Eventually, something shitty happens again. It always does."

Caitlyn: *Caitlyn furrowed her brow, sighing softly* “you’re worried somethings coming. But what? Look around you. Look at what we’ve built. Your sister, Piltover, us? Violet, nothing is coming. We’re safe.”

Vi: *Vi's free hand started tapping her fingers against the table again, a little faster than last time.* "I don't know, I just have this feeling something isn't right. That something is coming."

*She squeezes Caitlyn's hand a little tighter before turning her face to finally look her wife in the eyes.* "It's not just that though...there's more on my mind."

Caitlyn: ”then tell me love. What else is there going on in that head of yours?” *she takes her other hand too, gently rubbing circles on her skin with her thumb*

Vi: *Caitlyn was always good at calming Vi down. The gentle circles she was rubbing in Vi's hand slowly made her relax.* "I know Jinx has mentioned that she doesn't remember our parents...." *she trailed off, wondering if this topic was something she should bring up.*

*After hesitating for a few, she finally decided it's probably better to get this off her chest now.* "Well, I can't help but wonder, with the wedding and all coming up...." *she swallowed hard before saying her next line.* "Would they be proud of us? With how our lives are and we're they're heading?"

Caitlyn: ”I think your parents already are.” *she says softly, running her fingers through Vi’s hair* “you’ve become an incredible woman. Strong, brave, selfless. You’re an amazing person. Your mother and father would be so proud of you.”

Vi: *She leaned into her wife's touch. Caitlyn's fingers running through her hair had calmed any nerves or worries remaining* "Trying to butter me up, Cupcake?" *Giving her wife one of her famous smirks* "It's not just me I'm wondering about."

Caitlyn: *she smiles, pressing a kiss against her cheek before she frowns* “you wonder about Jinx…? For her I’m sure they would be….surprised...at who she has become.”

Vi: *Vi finally smiled when her wife kissed her cheek but that smile suddenly turned into a frown with her next comment. It shouldn't of been too surprising, after all, they still weren't on the best of terms. Honestly, Vi wondered if they ever will be.* "Yes, I'm sure they would be surprised Powder became what she is at first." *Her tone was harsh, almost mocking in a way.*

*Her reaction and tone were probably not justified, at all really. It's just the fact Vi knows her sister has become someone more than her past mistakes.*

Caitlyn: *she flinches a little, sighing* “I didn’t mean it like that, Vi.”

*in truth she did. She couldn’t stand Jinx. Her laugh, the stupid grin on her face, the way she walked, spoke, everything. Each time she saw the young woman brought her back to the night she tortured her before killing her mother and two other council members. Of course she wasn’t going to let her wife know that.*

Vi: *In all honesty, Vi just wanted her sister and Caitlyn to get along. Yet, she knows that day will never happen. It does get tiring for her, though, to always have to be the peace keeper between them both. She also let's out a sigh before speaking up* "What did you mean, then?"

Caitlyn: ”I mean they would be upset that they lost Powder, but um…happy to gain Jinx” *she chose her words carefully, knowing she would only dig herself deeper if she wasn’t careful.*

Vi: *Vi let out a snort at Caitlyn's words. She always found it funny when her wife tried to watch her words around her, as if Vi didn't already know the truth.*

"You and me both know they wouldn't be happy about gaining Jinx. Least, not how she used to be." *She chuckled before saying her next piece.* "But I think they would be proud of her now. How far she has come and about the family she is building."

Caitlyn: *she winces a little* “the family she is building….yes. She and Ekko are raising those children well….I think they would be excited for a new grandchild. Jinx is continuing your family line…that’s something any parent would be proud of”

Vi: "Continuing the family line....I never thought about that." *She blinked a few times before turning her head, facing her wife.*

*Vi stared right into her wife's eyes, a serious look plastered on her face.* "How are we gonna continue your family line?!"

Caitlyn: *she raised a brow* “I never thought biological children were so important to you”

Vi: *She casually shrugged her shoulders* "I mean, why wouldn't they be important to me?"

*Vi's face looked unreadable for a bit, till she finally spoke up again.* "Are they important to you? Would you want one?"

Caitlyn: "a biological child of my own? Oh…oh I don’t know.."

Vi: *She chuckled at her wife's confusion* "That ain't much of an answer, Cupcake."

Caitlyn: "I cannot see myself pregnant if that’s what you’re asking. The Kiramman name can be passed on without my bloodline…honestly I’ve never thought of such a thing."

Vi: "I guess that ends that conversation then." *Vi laughed.* "Jinx can pass on our bloodline, so I can't say I ever expect to be pregnant either. Just the thought makes me feel....idk, it's not for me." *She shrugged. If there was one thing she never wanted to do, it was that.*

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