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" well , that's a little bleak , don't you think ? where's the artistry in that ? i mean , the guy's basically picasso of murders at this point—going for high-concept horror and shit … and you just want ... effective ? " xavier chuckles , eyes flickering with that usual glint of cynicism of his . " c'mon , luci , if you're gonna die in the hands of the vigilante , if you're gonna go out ... let him make it memorable—something beverlymedia will be talking about for years . "
at first her eyebrows scrunch at the use of ‘we’ – the two of them. terrible isn't the first word she would use to describe herself, lumping herself together with them. the scene in question isn't the only thing that sets them apart. their attitudes and mindsets couldn't be any more different. then her mind broadens to the bigger picture, the collective, so-called elite vigilante has been targeting. their paths would likely never cross if not for that wretched status that ties them to beverly park. the thought doesn't comfort her in the slightest. she'll keep these mouth shut lest a certain somebody prods at her like a sleeping bear. “watch it, somewhere out there vigilante’s jotting this all down as we speak,” she deadpans, too tired for sincerity. still she entertains his ideas. “but at the very least he better not drag mine out. not too elaborate, but just effective.”
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xavier tilts his head , a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips as he eyes harlowe with an amused glint . " god , microphone cord . . . that's a classic . and suits you , honestly . and i do picture you going down swinging , sticks in hand . . . all-out raphael from ninja turtles , y'know ? i mean , i've seen you do that spin move when you're drumming—like , that's it , drumsticks twirling around like his little sai things . yeah , yeah , i could see it . it's solid . " they prop their feet up on the coffee table ( ignoring the dusting of cocaine it leaves on his boots . ) and let out a low chuckle . " though i'm not sure strangled with a microphone cord is poetic enough for our vigilante . like , this guy's batshit . he'd probably dismember you and arrange the pieces like your own drum kit or something . creative , but , you know . . . psycho . " adds with a half-laugh , a little shrug , like he's just commenting on the weather ( almost as if he's fully detached from any real sense of danger here—which , honestly , he kind of is . ) " oh , well . this is just a game to pass the time . soon , i'll probably turn it into a drinking game or something . "
harlowe glances over at xavier as soon as he plops down on the vacant seat next to them . their cool gaze sweeps over the other musician continues to talk . try as they might , lucas’ death took a toll on harlowe . while their friendship with the prince was an unlikely one , they were still close . and they could’ve gone without vigilante’s chilling birthday message . “ i mean hey , at least you’re giving the man ideas . makes you wonder just how extensive his google searches are , ” they comment before shrugging at his question . “ i’m not giving him any creative ideas but honestly , he’d probably strangle me with a microphone cord or something . lay my dead body against my drum set . but just know that if he kills me , i won’t go down without a fight . i could probably get a couple hits in . call it a thank you gift for the birthday gift he gave me , ” they comment facetiously . “ but i think we’d be giving him a little too much credit that he’d take our preferred ways to go . ”
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xavier raises an eyebrow , lips curling into that a smirk that's half genuine , half making fun of the whole situation , as if bash just suggested something truly adorable—a quick , easy death . as if . " quick and easy , " they repeat , letting the words hang in there . " cute idea . maybe for someone else , man , but not us . i dunno—it's never that clean . we don't get to just go gently . it's always something brutal—always overdose , or some freak accident , or some other terrible shit . . . something so us , y'know ? super rich kids . . . dying super rich ways . " they glance back at bash , tilting his head with a grin that's as much a shrug as it is a smile . " so yeah , man , we can try putting in our order for a nice , polite death . . . but there's no guarantees . actually , feels like a guarantee that we won't get it . like , one last middle finger from the universe to remind us we've been fucking around for too long . "
bash doesn't think anyone deserves this kind of treatment, like they're being hunted for sport or some sort of sick and twisted game. "i dunno, man, i don't think we deserve to die." he knows that xavier is probably turning to humor to cope with everything that's going on but he feels it necessary to push back on his sentiments. he listens intently as xavier talks about his preferred way of going out. he thinks for a moment because it's a kind of morbid question to ask someone. "i think i'd want a quick and easy death. i don't want it to be drawn out or something. maybe just a bullet to the head then?" god, it's all so bleak that they're talking about how they want to be killed.
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xavier sinks deeper into the couch , arms splayed out along the back , pausing for dramatic effect . . . like he’s really chewing over her words ( but let’s not kid ourselves—he still thinks she's a little insane for even suggesting it , and that's coming from the guy who’s been musing about his own murder scenario . ) " oh , totally—i'm sure our boy , vigilante mcslasher , is definitely just itching for a little heart-to-heart . " he drawls , deadpan . " i mean , what killer doesn't want to sit down for a solid chat about work-life balance ? maybe show off his collection of . . . what , human teeth or something ? real cozy bonding moment . " they tilt their head , almost thoughtful , but it's the kind of thoughtfulness that barely skims the surface . ( or maybe they're actually pondering the logistics . . . ) " but hey , who knows with this guy ? tell him you'll trade him a spotlight moment for a little insight into that murky brain of his . . . and he might eat that up . if he really is just some salty nobody who offs people 'cause he's never popped dom perignon on a yacht . . . give him his ‘misunderstood artist’ moment , and he might hold off on the slicing for a week . " he smirks , leaning forward to swipe his finger through the ashes on the table , swirling them in lazy circles like he's bored . ( probably is . ) " 'course , it's a gamble . no contracts , no waivers—'cause yeah , you could make him sign something , but would it actually mean anything ? you can't just assume he'll keep his word . guy's a fucking killer . what’s stopping him from offing you mid-interview just ‘cause he feels like it ? " they shrug , unfazed . " who’s gonna tell him he can’t ? "
ꨄ 𝅄 ❛ gaze fixated on xavier as the other began to express their opinions on vigilante , and the killer's motives . lips pursed in consideration , eyes squinting . she looked at the display in front of them , then back to xavier . it was her job to listen , so she stayed silent until she was certain the other was done . “ speak for yourself , ” regina stated , shaking her head . “ i think we're pretty fuckin' awesome . vigilante's just jealous they couldn't ever live like us . ” the words were bold , and she stood by them . she firmly believed the killings stemmed from a place of envy , from never being able to make it to the good life . “ as for wanting to go out in some . . . obscure and frankly , morbid poetic fashion , more power to you , ” the woman stated , shrugging . “ he's creative , sure , ” she agreed , nodding . “ honestly , i think i'd prefer to interview him and get into his mind . that'd be one interesting experience . you think if i reached some way he'd agree to answer a few questions and not kill me ? ”
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xavier smirks widens , just enough to let valeria know he's enjoying this ( probably more than he should . ) because . . . it's almost cute , if you squint . " aw , come on , val , " they drawl , voice dripping with that brand of sarcasm that's practically their second language , equal parts mocking and amused . " didn't mean to offend her royal highness of self-love over here , my bad . but forever , though ? just you and you ? sounds like a prison sentence . " they tip their head back , eyes half-lidded , tapping a finger against their chin , feigning deep thought . " y'know . . . i was gonna say something poetic , maybe to do with music . . . " he pauses , drawing it out , savoring the anticipation ( and knowing it probably drives her nuts . ) " but after that whole speech ? especially if he's listening right now ? i think he'd go for something . . . visceral . he'd make you look at yourself , maybe . i'm talking really look . i'm talking peeling-your-face-off kind of look . holding it up to you and going , ' here , love yourself now , biatch . ' " he chuckles , low and unbothered , giving her a look that says . . . what ? too much ? " but hey , maybe i'm just being a dick . "
' ugh , you're so annoying ! he's not right , xavier . ' arms cross over her chest , subconsciously offended . ' can you just ... speak for yourself , please ? because i'd love me . ' and that's a lie , isn't it val ? the facade you parade around in is nothing short of a detriment to your teenage self . but you cover the feelings up with another layer of entitlement , don't you ? sad ! ' okay , do you get off on freaking people out or ... because this isn't helpful . like ? my preferred way to die ? how about i live forever just as i am , thanks ! ' the roll of her eyes , a small huff escaping before a silent beat hangs a second too long in the air . a wave of intrigue washes over her as eyes dare to glance towards them . ' but if you had to guess how he'd take me out , what would you say ? ' please for fuck's sake do not answer her .
#hi. thank you for replying <333#and i'm sorry. he /is/ a dick. but he's only joking okay?#teasing her because she loves herself while he hates himself D:#xavier kent ﹕ dialogue.#xavier kent ﹕ ft. valeria.
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" ohhh yeah , because you're so unbothered , right ? totally explains why you keep checking your phone every five seconds like it's got something new to say , " xavier teases , leaning in closer , way too close . . . playing right into that old , inevitable tension that hangs between them . ( it's always a game of too-close and not-close-enough with them . always this . . . push , pull , repeat . ) " they're not exactly wrong , you know . i mean , who's to say he isn't lurking around somewhere ? not like . . . crouched in the bushes or whatever , but , like . . . blending in . watching , loving every second of it . everyone scared , no one knowing who's watching who . total power trip . " they shrug , that easy , unaffected shrug of theirs . ( but there’s that tiny part of them , somewhere in the back of their mind , that fears this so-called vigilante really is out there , listening , watching . ) " so , no . not leaving early . not giving him the satisfaction . i'll be here 'til five if i have to . might as well live like it's my last day on earth , yolo or whatever . besides , someone's gotta get it on camera when you finally snap and throw that phone across the room . i mean , what's it been ? a month since you went on insta live burning my jacket ? c'mon , babe , you could use a new headline . if not for the vigilante , you'd be a b-lister by now . "
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eyes flick to her phone , another sigh slipping past lips . the screen barely dims before she stuffs it back into her pocket . “ i swear , if one more person texts me to ‘ stay safe ’ tonight , i’m gonna throw this thing at whoever looks at me funny next . i mean , come on — they’re acting like the psycho has been crouched in the bushes all night just waiting for me to step outside . sure , okay . ” shrugs , like it’s all a joke . ( call it selective ignorance , but noah simply doesn’t expect to be that high on the vigilante’s hit list . sure , there’s always a risk , but that’s half the point of showing up , right ? prove that she’s as unfazed as she looks — keep up appearances ) . “ guess that’s the whole plan , have us all living in panic mode , having us each thinking we’re next . anyway , you sticking around to tempt fate , or bailing before midnight like one of the smart ones ? ”
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xavier lets out a mock gasp , pressing a hand to his chest like he's just been handed an oscar . " aww , you really think so ? that's the nicest thing you've said all day . i mean , flattered , honestly . always thought i'd make a great serial killer—i'm a white guy , it's basically in my dna . it's like , if i tried . . . i'd have the range . " they settle back into the couch , head lolling against the cushions , a grin curling across their lips . " i dunno , it's way too . . . deliberate to be anything but murder , you know ? every death feels custom-made , like it's someone trying to tell us something about ourselves . i mean . . . lucas floating with the fishes , viv in a pool of daddy's black gold . . . this shit's poetic as fuck . " then , snapping his fingers , he straightens up . " ahunna , you're killing the vibe . it's execution fantasy hour , babe . like , how'd you want him to do you in ? what's that one thing you know is terrible , that little piece of yourself you hate . . . and how's the vigilante gonna use it against you ? " they raise an eyebrow , passing her a rolled-up hundred . " do a line , loosen up , and give it to me—brutal and detailed . 'cause let's be honest—deep down , we both know we've earned it . "
their words are tuned out by the melody ahunna had been playing since this morning ; though no airpods are sitting within her ear canals , she can still hear and recognize every beat . this is the only way she can deal with others within a foot of her , when she'd rather be isolated in her ballet studio and perfecting every step until her toes nearly break . the terror spreading throughout beverly park doesn't concern her , merely because she believes it will all blow over soon — hence the neutral expression painted over features . after a moment , she snaps out of her zone , quick enough to hear the last few words emitted from the other's brims . “ yeah , that sounds like a creative way to die . ” nodding and attempting to appear as if she was fully listening to their dialogue . “ this character — if he is the one behind the killings — seems like he knows what he's doing . . . i'm sure he'd find some fantastic way to kill me , ” blinking , as she recalls the past few deaths that have been nothing but horrific . “ and i guess , should i be next , i'm intrigued to see how it will play out . ”
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" hey , hey , don't come for my weed . " xavier mutters , squinting as he carefully re-lights a joint , smoke curling around him like it's all part of the aesthetic . he waves it lazily , like that alone proves a point . " we're the messy rich kids , noa—gotta commit to the role . " he grins , unbothered , letting the joint dangle from his lips while he pulls a cushion close , clutching it to his chest like it's the one bit of stability in the room . " and maybe if you didn't keep your clase azul locked up , i wouldn't have to resort to the weed ! " he says , words half-muffled as he tries balancing the joint on his lips hands-free ( half a second from disaster . ) " and seriously—you're missing out not trying it . like . . . you might actually enjoy this little existential spiral we've got going here , " he adds , words trailing off as the joint wobbles . and then , the kick lands—they watch it coming and instead of dodging , leans into it , clutching their thigh with an exaggerated gasp . " ouch ! kicking a guy when he's already staring his mortality in the face . . . where's the sympathy ? " they smirk , scanning the room like they're just now catching on to just how locked down the place is . " but i’ll give it to your dad—saw that whole swat-level army out front . deadass thought it was the fbi . . . i mean , with your dad's money , he's gotta be into something shady . wouldn't be shocked . but , hey , good to know we’re safe . i might just move in , honestly . vigilante-free living sounds pretty appealing right now . . . " then they stop mid-thought , squinting at her like they're piecing something together , processing everything with a hazy blink . " hold up—so you're telling me there's zero chance of an epic death scene ? no going down swinging ? no tragic , bloody 'why me' moment ? nada ? " they lean forward , wide-eyed , pleading . " noa , babe , you're ruining the cinematic death fantasy here ! what—you wanna just . . . go peacefully ? fade out in your sleep when you're like , old and ugly ? " they roll their eyes , scoffing with a playful pout . " we're talking the art of a dramatic demise in the hands of the vigilante here . throw me a bone—give yourself a halfway decent exit , please ? . . . for me ? "
she had to agree , she was terrible –––– wasn't a truly bad person but she wasn't doing anything to help the world they lived in even though her family most definitely had the wealth to do so . but noa shrugs her shoulders anyway , it wasn't her job . eyes look around at the state of her pool house before looking back at her friend , shaking her head . ' okay , these nasty ass joints were you ! i hate the smell of weed so you can deal with that shit . and i'll do those lines later , i wanted a drink first ! ' she informs them with a slight whine , taking a sip of the fruity vodka and sprite through pink straw . ' they only hate us 'cause they wanna be us . besides what is killing us off going to do , they're never gonna have access to our money either way . incel behaviour . ' nose scrunches in disgust as xavier begins to talk about their turn , extending her leg to kick their thigh . ' ew , don't say that . i mean , yeah probably you're just as terrible as me but still . anyway , nobody's getting to me ––– you think anyone's getting near this house ? my dad's spending a fortune on our home security . anyone that hovers outside of the gates for too long gets a background check . the only reason you got in just fine is because i told my guys you were coming over . '
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" oh , so this is how we're spending the night ? " xavier mutters , eyebrows raised like he’s already clocked out of the evening . " no slasher movie , no late-night blunt rotation , not even an ill-advised make-out sesh ? we're . . . calling on a ghost ? " he kicks his feet up onto the table , one leg lazily crossing over the other , giving off a real 'so , no head ?' energy—like he's straight up channeling that kid from vine , looking fake-annoyed just to see if she’ll catch on . but behind that whole act , there's something else . . . a spark , maybe curiosity . . . or maybe he's just picturing charunee's reaction when the thing starts moving ( courtesy of his very own "supernatural" finger action . ) " and , i mean , let's be real . . . you think lucas would actually wanna talk to us ? guy barely looked at me when he was still breathing . every time i tried to pass him a hit , he'd just stare at it like i'd handed him a moldy loaf of bread . like , sorry to offend your royal purity , man . " rolling their eyes , they give her a shrug , watching as she tosses back popcorn like she's setting up for a netflix binge , instead of . . . well , this . " fine , whatever , i'm game . . . who am i to stand in the way of your investigation ? go on , ring lucas up—he always did have so much to say , didn’t he ? " he's all sarcasm , but he scoots a little closer anyway .
· open starter , assume connections ! · located in the living room of her home .
“ i haven't played this in ages , ” referencing to the ouija board in her hands , blowing the dust on top of the cover that has been collected for years . it's probably insensitive of her to do this when several are grieving the loss of a prince ; though she didn't know him well , this is her own method of coping as well . “ look , i'm not trying to be funny — but what if we can talk to lucas ? he could tell us if it was really vigilante who killed him , or maybe he just got a little too wasted at bootsy bellows and tried to go out for a swim . . . ? ” again , she didn't know him ! sitting beside the other in a criss - crossed position as she lays out the game between them , taking a brief pause to toss some popcorn into her mouth before proceeding . “ we could solve this case , you know , and this will all be over . ”
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who: xavier & your muse
where: idfk ??
xavier plops down on the couch with a dramatic sigh . " you know , at this point , i'm starting to think the killer's right . we are kinda terrible . i mean , look at us , " they wave a hand at the scene—vodka bottles tilted sideways , joints half-buried in ashtrays , and scattered lines of cocaine across the glass table . " if i weren't me , i'd hate me . " leaning back , they tap their chin thoughtfully . " and you gotta give it to this guy—he’s creative . when it's my turn , i want him to go all out , like , maybe sharpen my old cds and launch them at me like ninja stars until , bam , poetic justice . and yeah , i said when , because let's be real : statistically , i've made enough poor life choices to qualify . " then he glances over , eyebrows raising . " anyway , that's my preferred way out . what about you ? "
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ALEX FITZALAN in The Wilds (2020-2022) S2.E7 · Day 50/33
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Alex Fitzalan as Harry Bingham in The Society (1.01)
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alex fitzalan + he/they › blasting ribs by lorde through their airpods is xavier kent . oh , you don't know them ? they're the twenty-six year old musician who just went viral for leaked lyrics from new album that hints at an affair between him and another musician . yup , the one that drives an aston martin db11 . i hear they're pretty captivating , but others have claimed that they're quite reckless . that makes sense , considering they're often labeled as the tortured artist .
・ BASIC INFORMATION .
name : xavier evelyn kent . age : twenty-six . gender / pronouns : demi-boy & he / they . hometown : los angeles , california . career : musician , songwriter . label : the tortured artist . positive traits : charismatic , resilient , compassionate , comical & authentic . neutral traits : stubborn , curious , introspective , impulsive , intense . negative traits : blunt , guarded , restless , self-critical & occasionally distant .
・ BULLET POINTS .
xavier kent , better known as the guy with a voice that could make anyone fall a little bit in love , and a heart too big to belong to just one person . . . always halfway to falling for someone himself , and somehow never really there . . . he’s got a way of drawing people in , keeping them close just long enough to feel like maybe this time’s different , but in the end ? he always finds a way to slip out before it gets too real . he’s a contradiction in every way that matters , too . . . can’t live without music , and can’t seem to live with himself either , not fully , anyway . never felt like he quite fit anywhere , not in the la mansion he grew up in , and not on the countless stages he’s performed on since . . . a bit of a misfit who’s somehow made himself a star .
growing up on film sets and in studio green rooms might’ve made him a “child star” but that’s not the whole story . . . sure , he had the glitzy lifestyle , but his parents were always on set , always in the spotlight , and there wasn’t much room left for him in their schedules . they were good people , yeah , nice even . . . just , busy , way too busy . there just wasn’t much of them left for him , not really . so they learned early how to disappear into their own world , stumbled into music and found they had a voice that actually felt like theirs . . .
and their music’s where they get real , the only place they’ve got nothing to hide . his voice can make you feel every mistake he’s ever made , maybe even the ones he hasn’t yet . and his lyrics . . . they’re full of longing , regret , heartbreaks that aren’t his but somehow feel real . . . always fighting his own mind , that’s where his songs come from , and that’s what keeps people hooked .
𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑒 . . .
it’s hard to say if xavier takes it seriously . . . as long as it’s just another name scrolling past on beverlymedia , they can keep playing it off , pretending the warning letters don’t matter , that none of this affects them . but there’s something about these murders that stirs him , a low-key fascination he can’t shake . . . his neighbors , his so-called friends—being taken down one by one in ways that feel almost poetic . . . half of him is hooked , morbidly curious , wanting to know what it takes for someone to cross that line , to become judge , jury , and executioner . . . and the other half ? can’t help but wonder if they deserve to be next . . . and maybe , just maybe , deep down , he knows he does . . .
・ PERSONALITY .
𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑡𝑠 . . .
xavier’s the kind of person who can make a crowded room feel alive . . . he’s got a warmth that draws people in , a way of making strangers feel like old friends . he’s the one who’ll joke his way through just about anything , even if he’s falling apart on the inside . people love them for that—their ability to make a mess feel manageable , to remind everyone not to take life too seriously , no matter how complicated it gets . he’s funny , generous , and always willing to lend a hand , and if he cares about you , he’ll go to the ends of the earth to show it . . . their loyalty is real , and it’s not something they give lightly .
𝑛𝑒𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑡𝑠 . . .
xavier’s got this impulsive streak a mile wide . . . dives into things without a second thought , never thinking about the consequences , only realizing them when it’s already too late . he’s blunt , sometimes painfully so , and doesn’t always know when to hold back . . . they’re restless , too , can’t sit still , never satisfied , always moving from one thing to the next , whether it’s people , places , or projects , just to escape that feeling of never quite fitting in anywhere . . . and sometimes ? they’re a little too willing to leave people behind in the process .
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