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[No amount of sticky sweet smiles will convince the beloveds that you’re anything worth keeping around.]

How frank. Not to allow you any satisfaction in that, your intentions are much too blunt to truly pierce skin. But that feeling of growing distant, you somehow managed to capture well. 🍪 

Yes, it is a sound concern. As we grow, we likely will go down different paths. I will likely stumble upon mine, as clumsy feet would have it. Our futures are uncertain, and hardly guaranteed to us. 

The thought of finding a tear in our hanging portrait saddens me. The thought that these things I love could change, or likely will change. The thought alone frightens me, even if things were to change for the better. Odd, isn’t it? A world full of magic and wonder, it is something I am yet unaccustomed to. A world I do not feel I am a part of... to what extent could I be part of it, I wonder..

Then lies the thought that perhaps I am as replaceable as I have been told. These thoughts leave me with empty feelings; and though they have numbed, I find that they weigh in my mind from time to time. All of these words are hardly scratching the surface, but I find them hard to communicate. At least with this, the feelings are lighter. 

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Underwater Waltz - Alec Holowka. Night in the Woods.

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Adaline XXXXXX (18XX)

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How long has it been since you’ve last visited me, Addison...? I’ve missed your voice and our time together... Certainly time is of no consequence to you, but do I really look all that different now? Suppose... but you are kind as ever for not noticing. 

There are so many things I’ve yet to tell you... Although I assume you know them too? I never could keep a secret from you, hmn..~? We’re much too close for that. I do miss you terribly though, so please come visit again soon. You must be having so much fun. Perhaps one day I will join you.

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🌈 - A memory about when they first fell in love.

What is it that makes it a different kind of love?

Is it the peace I find in his smile?

Or the joy of being at his side?

All these feelings are still so new to me, that I have yet to fully grasp it’s concept.. 

Yet, I remember exactly the moment the feeling first struck.. jarring me so that I’d nearly toppled over-- his foot, the unfortunate casualty. 'Twas the night of the gala.. believe it were the end of May..? Certainly some time in the twenties~ 

Suppose it was something in the way he moved so gently with me, or how handsome he looked as we spun.. Though it is not possible to pinpoint exactly what about him I began to see so differently... Perhaps even the moonlight against his skin..? ..I remember how close I’d suddenly felt to him.. and finding comfort in his hold,, I remember my heart skipping many a beat for him..~

I held no hope for being truly happy in my future before then, only content with whichever suitor my parents picked for me... only to live up to what was expected of me. Admittedly, it is quite a silly thing to hope my eighteenth year... and yet I still find myself so willing to cling onto it.. I find him terribly worth it.  ♥

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More Memories

🌈- A memory about when they first fell in love

🌋- A memory about their first heartbreak

🏠- A memory about their childhood home/where they used to live

📷- A memory that comes with a picture they have

💡- A memory that comes with an object or keepsake they have

🔪- A memory about a dangerous situation

🎈- A memory about a time they were safe and relaxed

📔- A memory from a journal/diary entry

📝- A memory of them getting to know/meeting my muse

🔗- A memory about their proposal/wedding

🐥- A memory about their children (past, present, or future)

👘- A memory associated with an article of clothing they have

⚔️- A memory about war

🌅- A memory associated with a certain location

🏚- A memory about exploration

🛤- A memory about traveling

🌠- A time they wished upon a falling star

🐕-A memory of teamwork

🐺- A memory about being alone

🌟- WILDCARD

❄️Feel Free to add more memory prompts to this!❄️

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Eyes stare blankly at her reflection now. Her heart sinks... eyes unable to stand looking at it for long... 

Those very same men who used to tell her she was beautiful, now look at her with pity and disgust. Part of her longs for their eyes, for their touch...?    

For a voice to call her beautiful once more,, Though how unlikely it is that anyone will call her such a thing again... 

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How magical that day-- that night especially so~ How many times she had cried, and smiled, only to have cried again... though they were sweet, gumdrop-like tears. 

How important they both made her feel... They had gone to such lengths for us. Designing fans, and dresses, and leatherback books-! Planning exquisite meals... bringing France to them...

And it was quite exciting to be spun out of a carriage, Nathaniel~ And to sit beneath a tree in the largest flower field she could have imagined. How calming it was.. beautiful and serene the Earth, and then to also shape the clouds into romantic hearts and flowers. How wonderful a day!

Then at night.. to be able to dance among friends with each of them... 

And despite how many eyes were on her, hers only seeing Theodore as they danced and swayed. To think he could look at her so gently.. not only that, but to return her kiss as well... how all of it pulls forth a lovely sigh at just the memory. Though she’s had to wash her face multiple times since then, the feeling still lingers and beckons a hand to her cheek, and a fresh blush to spring forth..~

and the sweetest giggle..~

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@dfabricants​

Of course you aren’t quite ready yet. But when you are, she would have instructed Penny to give you a small box, and a single sheet of paper--hand-drawn-- and looking quite similarly to this~

And inside the box, a ring-- fancier than this but, it will do.

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“You too..” Truly...

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How alone she feels...

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sentrymemes​:

“Of course, I’ll have to convince your brother to extend to you and invitation to join us one day. Wouldn’t be proper if I sent it after all,” He smiles. “Maybe if you are there you can get Ben chatting more than normal.”

He decides to check his watch. While he enjoys this chat he is worried that someone may start rumors. “We’ve spent enough time resting I think, and luckily nothing spilled on your dress earlier. At least none that I see. Shall we return to the party, Miss DeChambeau?”

“As lovely as that sounds, I prefer to see Benny at home. Taverns still aren’t my cup of tea, I’m afraid~” In fact, she’ll have to watch out for you if she ever plans to go again... You’ve clearly heard the rumors about her having gone, but that is a dangerous one for you to know... Hmn.. She’s sorry Benny, but she may not get to see you for another while.

“Do as you’d like. Though I would prefer to stay here just a few moments longer, and we probably shouldn’t be seen coming out together if you are still worried about any rumors that may start. 

I do hope you can enjoy yourself for the rest of the party.”

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sentrymemes​:

He noticed that slight shift in attitude and thought for a moment before realizing his error. “I ah ahem– I’m sorry, I tend to let my guard down a bit when I’m not in the eyes of society. I forgot my manners.”

“But those little places will surprise you, the ones connected to inns tend to have really nice snacks and simple meals during the daytime when things are calm. You would barely know how lively it gets at night.” he attempts to shift the conversation back to the validity of the taverns.

“Hmn...” How she wishes she hadn’t dropped her glass earlier, now that she’s feeling quite parched. 

“I have never been so I cannot say for sure, but you make them sound worthwhile, Mr. King. I’m certain there’s many reasons people gather there.”

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sentrymemes​:

“My my, again with that sharp tongue. I take some of our employee’s out for morale purposes at those taverns.” he defends. “It’s cost effective and are usually places our people visit on their own time. I just have an appreciation for good food and booze that doesn’t ride on top class chef’s and breweries.”

“Besides, at least I’m not caught sampling the local prostitutes like they’re hors d'oeuvre like most noblemen.” he crassly says, momentarily forgetting social customs to speak properly in front of a lady.

See, you were almost commendable. Though you come off as cheap, and suspiciously likely to visit such locations regardless; and your diction makes her cringe.

“... Oh yes, what a high bar you’ve set for yourself.”

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sentrymemes​:

“Darn, and here I thought I might finally learn something about that airhead,” he teased. 

“But of course, Ben’s a good guy. Though, I know I’ve heard whispers about someone finding out about his hustling. And well… I just told you, that ones pretty true, though probably unintentional.”

“Wait no, scratch that. If your family isn’t financially supporting him he might be doing it on purpose…Its hard to tell with him sometimes.”

“Hmn, is that so..~ Though perhaps you should worry about your own inheritance. 

Unless sneaking off to such bawdy taverns is how you plan to lose it?” She’ll tilt her head behind her fan, and bat her eyes.

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sentrymemes​:

“Yeah, he is.” He’s glad she seems to have perked back up. “Was sneaking off to bawdy taverns how he lost his title though?” He asks lightheartedly. He felt it a safe enough question to ask without so many prying ears around, and Ben hadn’t been very forthcoming on that question.

“Hmn, well, that’s a bit of a touchy subject, Mr. King. There are many false rumors about my brother; though as his friend, I'm sure you understand that none of them are true.”

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sentrymemes​:

“Normally just a small meal and some games. Your brother is a bit of a hustler when he wants. Would never guess how good he is! I try to warn the poor bastards who think they will make any money off him.” He laughs. “ Not that he’s trying to con anyone purposefully.”

“He’s always has had a knack for games, so I’m not surprised. 

Oh of course he wouldn’t, Benny is a kind man.”