javimondragon

[javimondragon]

ah, well... that would be a no. [ toni > javi ]

"What? Why?" The dragon fired back with his brow furrowed in confusion. It had been a simple request, or so he had thought.

[javimondragon]

"That cat's out of the bag now." [ seb > javi ]

"¡Tienes toda la razón, el gato está fuera de la bolsa, hermanito!Seriously! I just bought this cologne and now there's half a bottle missing?! What did you do - bathe in it?! You little gremlin..." Javi growled from the other room.

[javimondragon]

"Oh, lo siento. I shouldn't have assumed anything." Javi expressed and gave her a soft, sympathetic smile. "Mis padres have been gone for... a long while, now, yet there are still days that I wish I could just turn to them and ask for some sort of guidance on what to do with different things, you know?"

"Well, I know at least one person who'd agree with you," Hannah smiled. Her smile fell a little at the question, though. "He didn't come back with me. I don't know why - I don't know how any of this works, honestly. But I have a feeling you two would get along."

[javimondragon]

"Believe me, Violeta, I have gone around and around with Kaidan about the matter. It's just too dangerous for us to roam freely and without caution as we used to." Javi shook his head slowly. "That doesn't mean we're completely grounded, though..." He started and nodded when she acknowledged the Falls.

"Yes, it would seem some of the surrounding geographical features of this Mystic Falls area presented themselves in New Orleans when the two cities merged. The Falls are one of those places." Javi explained.

"No es perfecto, by any means, but it is secluded enough that occasionally I will pay a visit just to stretch my wings and feel the sun on my scales again." He smiled.

"I know why but I'm still gonna complain about it," Violet counters with a soft huff at the elder dragon. "It's like asking a musician not to play or an artist not to paint. Figuratively clipping our wings and it sucks ass."

Brows rose quickly as he stole her dagger, gaze dropping to the marks in the table before rolling her eyes and allowing a soft smirk to tug at her lips as her gaze returned to the male. "Oh relax," the blonde quipped. "It's just a few little marks. Nothing a little sanding and repainting can't fix." Her head tilted to the side at his question, however, her interest clearly peaked. "No, I haven't," she admits. "Wasn't even aware waterfalls did come with that boring little town."

[javimondragon]

Pausing for a moment as he narrowed his gaze - the gears turning in his head all but visible - Javi slowly shook his head. "I'm serious, Sebastían. I.. want to start making an effort to be there more for you. Like I should have always been." The elder dragon expressed sincerely. That sincerity evaporated almost instantly as the dragon rolled his eyes.

"Okay. Make sure I have two... just in case." He made sure to clarify. He honestly wouldn't even know whether to try to invite young Ellington or not. Did she like music? Did she like that kind of music? He hadn't really had the chance to ask her lately.

the dragon let a lazy grin tug on his lips, opening his beer with a pop and fizz, his free hand quickly clasping against his older brother's shoulder to comfort him, and hopefully ease the man's worries. he had that look on his face too often lately and it bugged seb to no end, but he also understood. "Estás perdonado, hermano." affirmed, patting javi's shoulder before his arm dropped back to his side, and he moved to raise himself on top of the countertop. "in that case, there will be a vip pass waiting for you. maybe two, if you want to... expand the list of people you know by bringing someone else. or for kaidan, if you're wanting me to believe you." his shrug was teasing on it own, but he hid his smirk by taking a sip of his beer.

[javimondragon]

"Al contrario, sometimes the world would be better off if everyone just made dad jokes and didn't take life so seriously sometimes." The dragon remarked - an ironic statement given how seriously he took most things in his life these days. Maybe his younger brother was starting to become a bad influence on him. "Is this Stefan still around?" He questioned lightly.

Watching the play of expressions on his face - reminiscence, bemusement, a few others she couldn't quite get a handle on - was fascinating, but Hannah didn't comment on any of them. Whatever he was working through really wasn't any of her business, and she wouldn't intrude on it unless asked. "Totally fair - pretty tough to remember anything from that age, when the brain's still forming and doesn't really hold memories."

She laughed to herself. "Not a bad thing, but the world does not need more Stefan Salvatore-level dad jokes. I assure you." Dropping a playful bow, Hannah nodded. "Pleasure indeed."

[javimondragon]

The dragon paused a moment to try and think back to what he could actually remember from his childhood. It was so long ago that most of the memories were blurry and vague, with only bits and pieces that actively stood out with any sort of clarity. There was a bit of amusement in the idea of his mother and father trying to 'sing' while soaring through the skies, but he couldn't remember any instances of them singing in their human shapes. "Maybe my mother sang to me when I was really little. I can't really remember." He finally shrugged.

"Oh? Would that be a bad thing?" He questioned as she remarked about mirroring her father. "Un placer, Hannah."

"Maybe it skipped a generation. Or maybe they had secret talents you didn't know about - I don't think I knew how well my Mom could sing until later than I probably should have." That voice, startlingly clear and beautiful, hadn't had much chance to be shown off in the future.

She gave a triumphant clap as he seemingly gave in to her idea. "You can call me anything, really, just not late for dinner." Her expression turned horrified. "God, I'm turning into my dad." Hannah offered her hand. "Hannah Salvatore. At your service."

[javimondragon]

"Mis disculpas. I was just curious if you were the woman mi hermanito likes to talk about when he thinks none of his elder siblings are paying any attention to him." Javi remarked with a small grin on his face. "I'm Javi. My brother is Sebastian Mondragon?" He framed the name as a question, hoping she recognized it.

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"You're blocking the sun," Oaklee muses before allowing one eye to slowly open though it's squinted as a hand rises to shield them from the sun rays as the puff of smoke slowly disappears.

[javimondragon]

The dragon let out a quiet hum of thought before smiling once more. "Perhaps. I'm certain we likely share at least one common trait - I imagine you're just as longing for Valeria as myself." Javi responded before chuckling some. "Really? Spring Court seems like the kind of place where everyone would be relaxed all the time." He mused.

"No, no one in particular. I'm actually here to try and understand this kind of music a little bit better for mi heramnito. He and a mortal he's grown rather close to are in a 'band' together." He explained.

"I'm sure we have something in common. Just have to prod a bit more, darling." Falin said with an airy laugh. "Indeed. I have a six sense for broody people.You'd be surprise how many I encountered in my own court." Falin replied with a shrug. "Javi a plasure to meet you." she said following his eyes. "Looking for anyone in particular." Falin asked with a glint in her eyes.

[javimondragon]

Javi let out a quiet laugh at the woman's words and shook his head some. "I don't know where mi hermanito got his talent from. It wasn't from our mother and father - I don't ever remember them being particularly... musical." He remarked. Though music was considerably different four centuries ago.

When the woman stated that she'd lead him in this dancing ordeal, Javi just let out a heavier sigh and downed the rest of his current bottle, setting it aside. "So, what shall I call my instructor...?" He said begrudgingly, not wanting to be rude and just dismiss her outright.

"I'm always amazed by people who have that kind of talent - god knows, I was never one of them. Which is too bad, because my mom has an amazing voice and I wish she'd passed that down to me. Guess I'll have to be happy that she gave me blonde hair and a pretty face, huh?" Hannah grinned.

She shook her head. "I'll lead. I promise, you can do this - we'll get a drink or two more in you, get you some confidence, and then we'll hit the floor."

[javimondragon]

Javi glanced up from the video he was watching on his phone in one hand - some nonsensical cat video that caught his attention - while his other gripped a glass of soda he'd poured from the fridge, and raised an eyebrow at Violet. "You know why we can't just go flying around the city..." Javi pointed out, but nodded and sat his phone down. "I agree with you though, Violeta." He sighed and sipped on his fizzy drink.

He reached out and swiped the dagger as she tossed it once more, pointing it at her and giving a small glare at the marks she was making in his tabletop - for a split second wondering if this is how Kaidan felt when Caelius did the same to his tables. The dragon fiddled with the blade between his fingertips before humming quietly. "...Have you been to the waterfalls that came over with that Mystic Falls?" He questioned.

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A small breath of flames left her lips, lighting the candle on the table in front of her as she settled back in the chair, pushing back so that it balanced on its two back legs and leather boot clad feet rose to prop themselves up on the table, digits tossing the blade of a dagger into the wood top repeatedly in boredom. "God, I miss being able to just go out and fly without a care in the world," Violet mused on a frustrated breath as the oldest Mondragon entered. "I feel like a bird trapped in a cage. This is such bullshit."

[javimondragon]

[ Josh Segarra | He/Him] A new face takes refuge under Dark Skies. JAVIER MONDRAGON, a 771 year old DRAGON, is one of those from the PAST learning to navigate this changed world. People say behind their back that they’re A LITTLE DENSE but the truth is that they’re really PROTECTIVE. Their style can best be described as SMOULDERING ASHES; THE CRACKLE OF FLAME; AND SOARING BENEATH A MOONLIT SKY, and we’ll see how that helps them fit in.

Name: Javier “Javi” Mondragón

Age: 772 (As of One Year Anniversary)

Pronouns/Sexuality: He/Him, Pansexual

Species: Dragon - Black Swordtail

Dragon Form: Black-scaled with red accents and markings inherited from his mother and father; and a mixed temperament to match at times. (Reference: Drogon of Game of Thrones)

Affiliation: Mondragón Family

Family:

Unnamed Mondragón’s (Father and Mother)

Reina Mondragón (Elder Sister)

Sebastian Mondragón (Younger Brother)

Kaidan Meadows (Bonded Rider)

Background:

Javier is the eldest of the Mondragón siblings and has always taken his responsibilities of protecting his family deathly serious. He is known to be a little bit abrasive at times and sort of a ‘stick in the mud’ when it comes to the more lighthearted antics and lifestyles of his younger brother, but he has gradually been working on that. Other times, there is an energetic aura about him and he can be a little bit overwhelming. Following the death of his aunt Raquel, the former Dragon Queen, his desire to protect the ones he loves has only intensified. 

As befitting of his mixed heritage of black and red dragons, Javi possesses quite a temper that he constantly has to make sure he keeps in check. Frequently, this manifests itself as him releasing smoke from his nostrils or huffing out smoke and sparks while in his human form. His dragon form is large and imposing with glistening black scales and crimson accents along his face, body spikes, and wings. His sword-like tail is just as deadly and destructive as the massive talons and powerful fanged jaws he possesses.

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One Year Later

Javier spent much of the first year after the merging timelines as he had spent any other year - grumpy and huffing out smoke and sparks by the end of most conversations with his siblings or bonded rider, Kaidan Meadows. The public execution of the former Queen of Dragons, his aunt Raquel, had left Javier shaken and determined to exact justice - or perhaps, simply vengeance - against Triad for the cruel act. Yet, time and time again he found himself unable to take action.

Following the storm his rider caused after Triad abducted his mate, Evelynn Kenner, Javi took to the skies in desperation to reach his hurting companion. The storm was too chaotic, however, and Javi found himself struck out of the skies by its lightning - crash landing into the surrounding forestation. While reeling from the crash, Javi encountered a young witch by the name of Ellington Mikaelson - a woman he had met only briefly during the wedding of Jesse Kenner and Skyla Fairlight. After a somewhat embarrassing exchange for both of them - in which Javi shifted between both his dragon and human forms only to remember his lack of clothing following a transformation - Ellington secured him a pair of sweat pants and the two managed to finish their conversation for the evening. Javi watched with curious interest as Ellington displayed her magical ability and mended the broken and splintered trees the dragon had come crashing down through. The two parted, with the dragon's interest lingering.

After being ordered once more to restrain himself and not take action against Triad by Kaidan, Javi turned his frustrations inward and began focusing more on his personal relationships with his siblings - trying to take more of an interest in his brother's musical career and comforting his sister the best he could manage over their uncertain future.

[javimondragon]

Javi hummed quietly. "Sí, he really seems to enjoy himself with it and he's more skilled with an instrument than I ever could be." He remarked. He knew he didn't show it often enough, but he really was proud of Sebastian and even Jagger. For a human, he was alright and he treated his brother well. He could have worse friends, after all.

"Certainly,'' Javi paused to let the woman offer him her words of wisdom. When they ended up being 'drink and dance', however, he blinked. "Drinking I can do. Dancing though? I... am a terrible dancer." He admitted.

The obvious lie made her smile, although she wasn't sure whether he was going to go on or pretend that she hadn't caught it. He made the good choice, though, the one that allowed her to have more of a conversation with him. "Ah, I see - good on your brother, starting a band's a tough thing." She drifted away for a moment, returning with a handful of different shots balanced on a tray.

"If you don't mind a nickel's worth of free advice, though? There's only one way to really understand music. First, you drink. Then you dance. Let it move you, let it carry you, and you'll understand how it feels. What it's all about."

[javimondragon]

Javi couldn't help but gently laugh. "With all due respect, you are quite different from myself though." He pointed out, but gave a smirk at her words. "Sí. It was that obvious? Was it the brooding?" He jested. "I am Javier Mondragon. My family and kin are denizens of the Court." The dragon introduced himself as he watching people moving throughout the crowd.

Falin gently sat down next to him, as gracefully as she was trained in the spring court.A dazzling smile appeared at the mention of her court."Yes I am." Falin said with a grin. "Is it that obvious." There was a brief giggle. She nodded understanding his tongue from the brief interactions at the bank. "Gracias." Falin said sincerely. "Just treat me like everyone else. I'm no different than you." Falin tilted her head. "Night court?" Falin asked politely. "I simply ask as you have a similar energy to a few of them."

[javimondragon]

Raising an eyebrow at the tap on his shoulder, Javi quickly nodded as the woman's features registered in familiarity. "No, please." He offered the seat and withdrew one of the cold beer bottles from the pail of ice nearby, offering it towards her as well. "You are... of the Spring Court, no? Lo siento, esto es todo lo que puedo ofrecer - it's definitely not fae wine, but it's alright." He shrugged.

Falin was there for reasons her anger management coach told her. Meeting more people so to speak. And even though Falin's music taste leaned into much more traditional music, as a High Lady she did have to learn to respect other's differences.

Falin was searching for an empty seat, her head hurting from bopping to the music.She saw the empty seat her eyes made a brief glint of recognition before tapping his shoulder. "Mind if I take this seat next to you."

[javimondragon]

"We will get through this, somehow, Sister." Javi assured the woman as he let his arms slide free from the embrace. "We just... need to be patient and wait for an opportunity to present itself to us. It's... all we can do, no?" He frowned lightly. "In the meantime, maybe spend some time with Adelina? Sabes que siempre le vendría bien una excusa conveniente para librarse de los ridículos regímenes de entrenamiento de Caelius."

Hands rose to fall lightly against her brothers as his arms wrapped around her comfortingly and a soft sigh escaped her lips. "I feel like I'm not doing enough," Reina admits. "Like I should be doing more. ¿Y qué hay de nuestras vidas inocentes? La frustración no alcanza para describir este infierno."

[javimondragon]

Another mischievous smirk crossed Javier's features. "I bet the Spring Court could win battles with such methods." He jested and laughed to himself at the mental image. His demeanor shifted once more to a more serious one as they spoke of the cauldron once more.

"Yes, if there is one thing your court excels at, it is remaining utterly loyal to you despite the way you may act towards one another behind closed doors." Javi nodded. "May we find an answer soon. Mi hermana es un desastre ahora mismo. The crown weighs heavy upon her brow and she isn't certain where or how to lead our kin."

Ocean irises rolled as his gaze fell on his friend once more, annoyance etched against hardened features though a hint of amusement slipped against his lips as the corners twitched upwards. "I don't have anger issues, Javier," Kaidan counters pointedly. "I have issues with people taking the people I care about from me and taking things that don't belong to them. I may have a slight temper but I have far more self-control and restraint than a person with 'anger issues'."

A low, heavy sigh escapes his chest as he leans forward in his chair, elbows resting against his knees as he shakes his head and lowers his gaze to the floor. "I do what others can't or don't want to do because someone has to do it," he huffs. "You can't win battles with rainbows and butterflies and flowers." His gaze rises even as his head remained downcast, catching a glimpse of the dragon. "Sé que no es tan sencillo," Kaidan retorts with a low growl. "¿Cuándo algo ha sido simple para nosotras? My general will do as he is told. He knows the repercussions of defying me. I hate sitting on my hands just as much as he, if not more, but sometimes it is the necessary course of action."