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there isn’t anything more frightening than being swallowed by a large crowd of people, shrill voices drilling into her ears — not even the circus catching fire outside town hall. her nails bite into weathered palms, grounding her, stopping her eyes from turning cloudy. it all just seems so ridiculous, so surreal. an event to commemorate the dead with a plaque ? really ? she scoffs. shouldn’t they be doing something to stop the next person from walking the plank instead ? all robin sees are headless chickens darting around aimlessly, flashing feathers to mask the stench of their cluelessness. they gathered everyone to ease their troubled souls, but now there’s even more panic, more chaos. it’s kind of — no, it is — hilarious. she takes a drag from a soggy cigarette that’s been stuck inside her fringe jacket’s pocket for ages, begging to be put out of its misery, when mary speaks. at first, the only thing robin can do is blink at her, not used to … anyone attempting to make contact with the brick wall she can be. “ my … next move ? ” her voice is scratchy, claws its way out of her throat like it hasn’t seen the daylight in weeks ( probably should’ve stayed inside, by the look of things ). “ well, dying. ” she just shrugs, in a ‘ it’s that simple ’ sort of way. then she faces forward again, uninterested or unfamiliar with the courtesy of extending a question back to a stranger. small talk, eugh ... the mere thought sends a shiver through her.
❛ ⅋ 𝐢. 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 ( @outc4sts ) ━ setting description : 02 / 15 @ 6:45 pm !
❛ ⅋ 🐇 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 anymore , but it didn't matter — the names were burned into her mind now . none of them had any business being there , and yet , no one else seemed to be questioning it . simply accepting the futile excuses from the higher - ups in town . she turned to the person next to her , tilting her head slightly . " humor me , " she said , voice low but teasing , like she wasn't actually asking them for permission . “ let's say you woke up one day and found your name carved into stone with a bunch of other dead people . what's your next move ? ”
#TYSM 4 THE STARTER IT'S PERFECT#i hope this works <3 but lmk if there's anything that doesn't#she's .... scratches my neck .... v friendly :D#⭑ ⸻ 𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒍𝒇 : threads .
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countdown for season 3 -> 3 days
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“ aha ! so, there is a body … ” of course, clementine's aware that cooper didn’t hire her out of the goodness of his heart. she isn’t completely clueless. but solitude has the habit of turning people into something hopeful or something hard, impenetrable. the witch is never unaffected, never truly nonchalant. when she pictures her insides, she imagines them made out of a weak, sticky goo. even now, she feels herself liquefying slightly — the words of rejection stinging her heart, pooling behind her eyes. eternally ridiculous, reactive. she steals another piece of the poor croissant, a flimsy distraction. the twitch of his lips pulls her out of her thought spiral. she swallows the salty lump in her throat, then carelessly drags silver knuckles over messily painted lids — smudging blue eyeshadow — in a silly attempt to dispel any lingering sorrow. “ tell me now, tell me later, tell me never … i’ll find a way into that brain of yours, hard - ass. ” part joke, part promise. mostly the latter. she’s always been infuriatingly stubborn. if she believes there’s a treasure buried deep within her boss’ mysterious mind ( and she does ), she’ll poke, stare, dig until she unearths it. an itch she desperately needs to scratch. he may not reveal the tricks up his sleeve, but she has some up her own too. she squints at him, intense gaze locked onto his sun - kissed forehead. if she wishes hard enough, it’ll eventually crack open, spilling memories and thoughts like ink exploding from a pen. “ i'd just come back, y’know ? ” toothy grin softens, becomes quiet, warm. oh, she’s completely serious. as serious as she knows how to be. clementine’s scarily similar to her cats in that respect — always ends up on your doorstep, wrapping fuzzy tail around your ankles no matter how many times you try to shoo her away. “ i'm very persistent, man. don’t give up that easily. ” she leans forward, pressing a digit against the skin between his permanently furrowed brows, like it's the most natural thing in the world. “ and i have a sneakin' suspicion that you’re not as tough as you look. ”
𝙲𝙾𝙾𝙿𝙴𝚁 𝚆𝙰𝚃𝙲𝙷𝙴𝚂 𝙷𝙴𝚁 𝚆𝙸𝚃𝙷 𝚃𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝚂𝙰𝙼𝙴 deadpan stare , arms crossed over his chest , weight shifted just slightly to one side like he’s already bracing himself for whatever comes out of her mouth next. he should be annoyed — he is annoyed — but there’s something about the way she tries so damn hard that keeps him from snapping outright. the way her energy fizzes like a bottle of shaken soda , desperate to prove something , even if she doesn’t know what.
𝙷𝙸𝚂 𝙴𝚈𝙴𝚂 𝙵𝙾𝙻𝙻𝙾𝚆 𝙷𝙴𝚁 𝙰𝚂 𝚂𝙷𝙴 hops onto the counter , the movement alone making his jaw twitch. " feet off , " he mutters , but it’s half - hearted at best. she keeps going , words tumbling out in that ridiculous infomercial voice , and despite himself , something resembling amusement tugs at the corner of his mouth for just a second before he tamps it down.
𝚃𝙷��𝙽 𝚂𝙷𝙴 ���𝙰𝚈𝚂 𝚃𝙷𝙰𝚃 , 𝙰𝙽𝙳 𝙷𝙸𝚂 gaze darkens. ' you really don’t want me around , huh ? ' his fingers flex , tightening , before he drags a hand down his face. a sigh. long , deep , like he’s peeling back a layer of irritation just to get to the core of what he actually feels. " ain’t about wantin’ you around , " he says , voice rough , quieter than before. he looks at her now, really looks at her , sees the way her expression shifts , the cracks behind the jokes. “ you care. you don’t wanna lose this gig. so act like it. ” her next line almost makes him scoff. almost. instead , he levels her with a look , the kind that’s seen too much bullshit to entertain whatever nonsense she’s spinning. " if i wanted to know how to get rid of a body , i’d ask. otherwise , keep your conspiracies to yourself. "
𝙱𝚄𝚃 𝚃𝙷𝙴𝙽 𝚂𝙷𝙴 𝙿𝚄𝚂𝙷𝙴𝚂 , 𝙵𝙸𝙽𝙶𝙴𝚁 𝚆𝙰𝙶𝙶𝙸𝙽𝙶 , eyes wide with that relentless curiosity , and he exhales through his nose , shaking his head. " you really think i’m gonna spill my dark , sordid secrets to you ? " he leans forward slightly , eyes narrowing , voice dropping just a fraction. " you couldn’t keep a secret if your life depended on it. " a pause. he tilts his head , considering. " sackin’ you if you blab , though ? tempting. " finally , finally , the corner of his mouth twitches — not quite a smile , but close enough. " might keep that in mind. "
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“ cruel, cruel boy. ” clementine throws a bite his way, one last ridiculous gesture before the curtain falls on the zombie act. no applause, no flowers — just a short bow that sends the truck into a zigzagging frenzy. the quick grin that slithers across her friend’s face is enough repayment, so fleeting it leaves her feeling as victorious as a nature aficionado spotting a rare bird painting the sky. the ghost of it will keep her chest warm and fuzzy, lingering even further into the night, when she’s sprawled out on her bed, protected by army of feline companions. kirby’s name breaks the spell, sends her poking behind her left ear, cracking open the center console — a black hole of trash and useless knick - knacks — to fish out a lighter. “ ‘f course i did … got some pretty big ears. that’s what i’ve been told, anyway. ” she turns the metallic wheel, once, twice, until the tip catches fire, then tosses the object back into the pit of no escape. as she inhales, she also absorbs azi’s comment about his family, thoughts tangling with the strange reality of how something designed to be a grounding force in life can do more wrong than good — bruising you, messing you up for good. rhodes loves him, hates to picture his lovely face contorted in pain. teeth almost growing sharper inside her mouth, ready to attack anyone who’s dared to maim him, his heart — whether by accident or not. she reaches over, squeezing his knee in silence, a subtle way of comforting him. fuck them, we have each other. “ don’t really think it was him, though … just another fuckin’ — scapegoat. and, hey, don’t get me wrong, i don’t like the man. dislike him a lot, actually. has this whole uppity air about him … bleh. ” another drag before she finally waves the cigarette in his direction, waiting for him to take it. nathan talbot flashes through her mind, the dark energy glued to his physical body, forcing her to stick out her tongue in distaste. “ but he doesn’t really have that crazy look in his eyes … right ? can’t really picture him — ” and because words are apparently never enough, the girl forms a fist with her free hand, lets go of the wheel to slice the air with her invisible knife. one, two, three stabs. then she turns to him with genuine curiosity, buzzing, “ can you ? ” the weapon slips from her grip when a loud chuckle leaves her lungs, raising both eyebrows at him while tilting her head — a really ? “ you callin’ me dangerous, man ? damn, and i was gonna let you live t'see another day. not anymore. i’m drownin’ you as soon as we get to the lake. such a fuckin’ shame. ”
the truck rattles down the road , headlights carving through the dark like a blade through silk . there’s something about being here , next to her , that feels inevitable . no matter how many roads they take , he will end up circling back to her , orbiting her in some quiet , unspoken way . he’s thought about it before — she didn't let the world turn her cold , even when it tried . unlike you , something in him whispers , but he ignores it . maybe that’s why he feels tethered to her , even when he swore he wouldn’t be . she is all wide grins & reckless devotion , familiar . her zombie act is ridiculous . exaggerated , loud , entirely clementine . but it knocks something loose in him , with a grin pulling at his lips before he can stop it . “ tragic , ” he murmurs , as he catches her wrist mid - swat , his grip barely there before he lets go . “ had no idea i was sitting next to the undead . i should’ve brought flowers . ”
the moment shifts , as all moments do , and his gaze flickers back to the windshield , eyes tracing the stretch of road ahead . whispers about kirby and a murderer have been rattling in his skull all day , settling into the quiet places between thoughts , and now , with nothing but clementine and the night pressing in around him , he slips free . “ you hear about the mayor finding kirby at town hall ? makes you wonder if he did it . ” there’s something thoughtful underneath his tone , something careful . azi always chooses his words wisely when it comes to accusations , even if he trusts clem . he simply won't tell everyone what he thinks , why he thinks it . “ i guess if he did it , their family is more fucked up than mine . ” he tugs at the seatbelt she so helpfully reminded him about , clicking it into place . “ that's not even what people should be worried about . the real danger lies with the one driving me to the woods in the middle of the night . ”
#drowning mention tw#stabbing mention tw#clem’s beef w nathan does NOT represent me#puts my i <3 nathan talbot cap + matching shirt on#⭑ ⸻ 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔 : threads .#⭑ ⸻ 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 : clementine & azizi .
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clementine chases rebecca’s hand, an animal desperately trailing a shifting stripe of sunlight, yearning to sprawl belly - up, to bask in its warmth. a terminal case of greed — fingers always antsy, ready to snatch any crumb of affection tossed her way. feed me, i’m the love monster. give me your heart to devour, and still, it won’t be enough to quiet the rumbling in my gut. a pathetic, obvious sight. she knows better than to pursue anything with such devotion, such desperation — want something too badly, and the universe will take it away. a lesson in what’s meant for you will find you. and yet, she grabs anyway. stupid. “ you couldn’t be alone even if you tried, ” she tells the woman, her voice uncharacteristically soft, small — trying to soothe her, trying to soothe herself. she knows loneliness all too well. funnily enough, it’s been her most loyal companion since childhood, her only constant. a table meant for laughing, eating, talking … empty. no adult ever stuck around long enough to watch her screw up, help her lick her wounds. there’s no murderer that can rival the terrifying reality of facing a life without anyone to knock shoulders with. she would hate for the other to feel that way, and the sugary nickname ‘ lemon drop ’ is far too tempting to pass up. it’s definitely not the most appropriate way to seek nearness ( when has she ever been anything other than inappropriate ? ), but clementine turns enough to take hold of her face, their foreheads meeting in hasty kiss. mwack ! the touch leaves her with a big, dumb grin splitting her lips, bug - like eyes staring deeply into rebecca’s dejected own. open the doors to your mind, i’ll treat your thoughts and memories with kindness. i promise. “ what are you tryin’ to forget, hm ? got any secrets ? ” she tilts her head slightly, “ show me yours, and i’ll show you mine. ”
" stood me up !? " she presses a dramatic hand to her chest, faking offense. " oh, darling, i don't get stood up. " words slur together like they are trying to hold each other up. she tips her head back against the seat, staring at the ceiling like there's something written there that only she can read. maybe there is. " rejection, redirection — whatever. sometimes, it's just the universe reminding you that you're alone. all alone. " she exhales a long, tired breath, probably infecting the poor girl with alcohol poisoning, body slumping deeper into the big red chair, wallowing in self - pity. part of her hopes that the chair will swallow her whole, dragging her where she belongs. instead her gaze shifts to clementine, studying her expressions. she doesn't seem to have that familiar look of pity in her eyes, or judgement in her tone. " huh ... " she mutters to herself. does she really not know, or is she just trying to save the awkward condolences ? either way, rebecca was grateful. it's strange. nice to feel normal for the first time since she'd got back to town. " but hey, at least i've got you, my little lemon drop. " she smiles softly, gently pinching the girl's cheeks, a fleeting moment of warmth. " c'mon, sit with me for a while. tell me something stupid. help me forget. "
#:3#that's clem's actual moth-[CAR HORN]#⭑ ⸻ 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔 : threads .#⭑ ⸻ 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 : clementine & rebecca .
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there’s nothing inherently evil about wanting to torment an ex, right ? a hobby that brushes against the unsettling, the strange … yet feels surprisingly normal when a certain young woman is involved. resentment, a potent poison, dangerous in the fearsome grips of some, and a wound that still sits heavy between her ribs and her heart, ugly and pulsing, turning sleep into an impossible task. if she remains silent enough ( hard thing to ask of her ), clementine can hear the echo of the words taylan spat during their last fight — meant to cut, to hurt. she remembers the threats she fired back just as clearly, drowning, trying to take him down with her. a love she foolishly thought would last forever … now rotten, like a discarded piece of fruit. but for whatever twisted reason, it’s impossible for her to stay away. stubborn. she wishes so badly to haunt him with her presence. just like he once haunted her with his cold, ghostly absence. when he looks up, a chill runs down her spine, eyes widening a smidge, surprised that he can see her standing there, that she’s not completely transparent to him. used to be that way. buried part of her soul sings at his acknowledgement — a nagging habit she’ll argue with herself about later. “ maybe you haven’t been seein’ me, but i’ve been seein’ you plenty. ” it’s meant to be playful, a toothy smile slapped across her lips, but there’s a hidden edge underneath. pointed. she hums as she selects a carton of juice, shaking it in his direction, a clear message : see ? this is what i came here for. nothing more, nothing less. a glaring lie. then she steps forward, shamelessly reaching over to flick taylan's forehead, her grin growing. a tingle travels up her finger, the feel of familiar skin electrifying her. a fleeting jolt that makes her breath hitch for a split second. “ y’should really stay alert, man. there’s a killer roamin’ the streets, y’know ? ”
where : at amrak grocery. status : closed for @outc4sts
a town can be a noose — loosening just enough to make him think he's free, only to pull tight the second he comes back. it's been three months since his return, but the stares continue to scrape like sandpaper, the whispers drone like flies. even in the too-familiar hum of amrak, the static never fades. the same old faces linger in the aisles, but now there’s an extra layer to their glances. not quite pity, but close enough to make his teeth clench. taylan shifts a carton of almond milk, the cardboard edges soft under his grip. his gaze slipping past the shelves, past the rows of organic bullshit, past the exit he should have taken five minutes ago, but he promised selin he'd help. in the glass door of the cooler, his reflection fractures — pulled apart at the seams, split by the weight of everything that’s left him stranded between what was and what might never be again. a fleeting specter of himself. and there, woven into the jagged symmetry of his own face, lingers another reflection, shadowed in the scar that lines his throat. the stitches he endured, itching to be scraped open. nazar the evil eye hanging above the store's door can’t keep her away. “ gotta say, clem, ” his voice cuts through the cold hum of the refrigeration unit, “ if you wanted to see me this bad, there are easier ways. ”
#eeee ty 4 the starter .... holds u .... i'm ready#srry 4 the wonkiness ….. if there’s anything that needs fixing pls knock on my door#⭑ ⸻ 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔 : threads .#⭑ ⸻ 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 : clementine & taylan .
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clementine’s nose loves to sneak into places it doesn’t belong, every hidden nook and cranny, taking pleasure in burrowing deep into other people’s lives and extracting information. a collector of treasures. she doesn’t see anything wrong with that, doesn't really stop to think about it — her strange way of being close with others. not nearly enough, but a good start. a desperate wish to stuff as many humans as possible into her cobwebbed heart ; blame her upbringing. the most recent murder holds up a magnifying glass, amplifying that clawing need, keeping her lingering outside town hall like a sad spirit. she knows humankind is curious, morbid — will shake their heads and say they can’t take it while never once looking away. the site of a brutal killing, no doubt about it … a potential socializing spot ? maybe. piper talbot appears like a frazzled gift from above, both proving her theory and pulling an immediate smile across her face. the excitement of talking to someone spills from clementine, making her response sound inappropriate, entirely too scintillating, “ oh, and this is only the beginnin’. ”
🗝️ dedicated to clementine rhodes / @outc4sts . 📍 outside of town hall .
there's an inexplicable feeling when you accept that your hometown is doomed. for piper, it comes with an inexplicable sense of detachment. at a time where she should be feeling grief, anguish, fear ... she is simply numb. it should be concerning to piper— and it is, just for all the wrong reasons. her ship is sinking; the life she's been working toward crumbling as history repeats itself, both in heinous crime & legal incompetence. as she stares down town hall, only one word comes to mind: ❝ fuck. ❞ & she shouldn't— piper knows that she shouldn't— but her fingers wrap around the yellow tape. she wants to rip it down, throw it away, set the town back to normal. to no one in particular, she says, ❝ we are so fucked. ❞
#ty 4 the starter deep it's perfect !#piper .... i love u so#dun dun duuuuun a bit ….. ominous ….. a bit cheeky#*takes hat off and hangs it* this …. is also not my best work and i apologize ….. kneel down before u as i shake my head#pls lmk if anything doesn’t work and i’ll pull out my handy dandy tools#⭑ ⸻ 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔 : threads .#⭑ ⸻ 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 : clementine & piper .
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it’s clear the message the cards are trying to communicate is no laughing matter — alarm splattered across the strange girl’s features, eyes on the verge of jumping out of their sockets, teeth sinking deep, desperately seeking the comforting taste of blood. she’s been wrong, many, many times ( unbeknownst to her, mostly ), but as she bores holes into the spread whispering from the table, she swears she can hear the faint murmurs of the ghosts of tragedies past telling her she’s right. the hanged man’s head faces the sky, and the images crash into her brain without warning, without mercy, not allowing her time to properly process, to breathe : an unwilling sacrifice, someone trapped in the eye of the storm, town covered in red. “ if you don’t learn your lesson, you’re bound to keep makin’ the same mistakes, ” she speaks from a faraway place, still caught in her visions, conspiracies, delusions. “ the innocent lookin’ guilty while the guilty look innocent. ” clem lifts her chin, locking crazed stare with her companion’s. the veil adorning her head shifts — a ridiculous and sad cascade — as she shakes it. “ and while they keep walkin’ behind the wrong person, the right one is two steps ahead, ready to keep slaughterin’. ” there are coincidences in this world — clementine always chooses to ignore them, bestowing upon them the name of fate. so when the flame of one of the candles starts to flicker, whether from an unknown cavity in the walls of her trailer or the lazy swish of a tail from one of her many cats, she accepts it as the confirmation she needs. logical answers are dull when held against dazzling magic. “ angela. justice … it lies in our hands. ”
𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲. clementine's trailer, afternoon. 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵. clementine rhodes. @outc4sts
〔 🦇 〕 ... 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮, it's that she's always on the hunt for answers. the world is so vast, with so many things undiscovered and untouched by the human mind. ange,a has spent restless nights wondering why and how things happen and if they mean anything. the last few months have only ever been questions, left unanswered despite angela's constant pursuit of them. with all other options exhausted, there's really only one way to figure out if her hunches are correct — by getting a tarot reading. she leans back on the floor against the couch, body curled and knees pulled to her chest. her dirty matcha sits on the coffee table, watered down and still half-full from when she bought it at early rise that morning. beside it, a celtic cross spread lays before her. a glint of concern taints her gaze. though her own skills are that of a neophyte's at best, she's learned enough to know when someting isn't too good — that, and she can clearly tell by the look on clementine's face. she sits up, letting her uneven bangs fall over her face, the corner of her lips tugging downwards as she takes in the cards. “ are you sure? ” she asks, as she often does when things don't go her way. “ did you shuffle it right? ”
#ty 4 the starter rie :3#fighting a writing funk atm so ….. i’m sorry if this is ….. womp womp#pls lmk if anything doesn't work !!!!!#⭑ ⸻ 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔 : threads .#⭑ ⸻ 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 : clementine & angela .
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a joint dangles from the corner of her lips, hanging on for dear life as she mumbles along to the song crackling through the car radio. its crunchy sound drifts out of rolled - down windows, poisoning the air, stirring the quiet streets of red creek — not that they’re ever truly peaceful with a killer lurking around. maybe it’s the smell of death, of decay. maybe it’s the prickly thought that anyone could be next, following in kirby’s footsteps. either way, the redstone bar calls to her, urging her to stop by, drown all fears and sorrows with a tacky drink. ignore it all, and maybe it’ll go away. isn’t that what everyone in town is doing, anyway ? those not busy dressing in all black, wiping tears, offering condolences to someone they hardly even know. something in her wants to prove to this evil that, no matter how hard it tries to shake, to create clutter, life moves on. she won’t lock herself away somewhere dark just to appease its idiotic desires. the lunatic won’t be the one to stop her — not tonight. a shadow waves in her path. clementine slams on the brakes, truck letting out an ugly howl in protest. she squints … is that — “ shit, matilda ! y’trying to catch your death standin’ out in the cold like that ? ” the way they left things tickles the back of her mind, makes her flick the spleef to the ground — not before taking a hurried drag — leg crushed against her chest, definitely not the safest way to drive, as she straightens up. wants matilda to see she’s not the mess she believes her to be. “ yeah, fuckin’ figures … didn’t even look me in the eye last time i saw you. ” a hint of bitterness seeps out, a snake that doesn’t mean to bite, that only sinks its teeth because its tail got stepped on. she reaches over to push the passenger door open, not wanting to actually say the words : there isn’t a universe where i don’t drive you home. “ guess some friendships are as true as the sheriff’s department saying they’ve got a lead. ” a snort, and as soon as her past friend climbs in, she steps on the gas. funny, in a way that makes your throat tight, how you still remember things about people who are no longer in your life. what makes them tick, what paints their face with embarrassment, where they live. a bittersweet feeling.
closed starter with: matilda and clem (@outc4sts) setting: outside the library, 5:05pm
Matilda slid into the driver’s seat of her truck, her nose running, her hands stiff, her teeth on the verge of chattering. It was officially too goddamn cold. Her bare hands fumbled with her keys, and she as she turned the ignition she prepared for the merciful blast of heat out of the vents- only to be greeted with a few pathetic turns and a single, dejected clunk. Another turn of the key, and another, and another, and another, but there was no change- The battery was well and truly dead- like she might be, if she didn’t get out of this dark parking lot ASAP. She reached for her phone, but she was greeted with a black screen, and no sign of life. Matilda rested her forehead on the steering wheel for a moment, frustrated tears pricking at her eyes, a scream building in her throat. She threw open the door, plucked the jumper cables out of her trunk, and trudged to the street, flagging down the first car she saw. “Oh, you’re joking,” she muttered under her breath as the familiar truck truck pulled up beside her. “Hey, Clem. Um, I need a jump, if that’s not too much to ask?” Part of her hoped Clem would speed off and leave her to wait for another passer-by, but then again… this was not the time to be a young woman alone, in the dark, at the mercy of whoever came next. She looked up at Clem, her eyes pleading. “It’ll just take a second, I promise. We don't even have to talk to each other while we do it.”
#matilda my beloved …….#i …… went a bit crazy ……#hope this works ! but pls honk @ me if anything doesn’t#⭑ ⸻ 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔 : threads .#⭑ ⸻ 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 : clementine & matilda .
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something about having the trust of someone older turns clementine into a creature eager to perform all kinds of tricks … a habit that has chased her since childhood. a desperate longing to keep distracted parents’ eyes on her instead of a bottle or deck of cards — an impossible feat. never as shiny as amber liquid or green paper … destined to lose. even now, her attempts to impress remain clunky, amateurish ; though the gusto with which she scrubs the table can’t be denied. it’s playful, sure, but the pointing out of her mistakes turns cheeks cherry red. “ fuck — ” she shakes her head, her hand, rag flailing with the movement, “ uh, shit, i mean — sorry ? ” nice, smooth save. “ just … tryin’ to make some, uh — bold creative decisions, y’know ? ” and because she can’t ever stop talking — especially now that she wants to fix things with cooper — she skips closer to him, voice morphing into a cheap imitation of a commercial salesman, “ come on down and grab a bite at the early rise ! only place in town where not only your mouth - hole will do the eatin’ ... ” crass. a hop, and she’s on the counter, toothy smile in full effect, accompanied by a wiggle of unruly brows. i fucked up … do you still like me ? the word fire dims it, a tiny bit, not obvious to just any eye … mentally kicking herself for failing him. “ kinda killin’ my soul here, man. ” losing jobs is one of the few things that comes easy to her. she’s used to it, dusts off her shoulders, and keeps trotting. this — she realizes as she looks at cooper — is vastly different. you care. but knowing and actually doing are two entirely separate things. “ shit … y’really don’t want me around, huh ? ” only a curse inflicted by his mother. sad fingers pinch the flaky skin of one of the croissants, bringing its golden goodness right to cracked lips. “ hey — ever rob someone or, uh, slash someone’s tires ? ” she wags the same finger, shiny after getting licked, near his scowly face, “ maybe i was sent your way as some kinda punishment. ” large eyes immediately light up, as if she just discovered something brilliant. has to, no — needs to know. “ oh, you gotta tell me what you did ! i won’t blab to anyone. ” clementine and secrecy ? an unlikely mix. “ y’can sack me if i do. ”
✱ 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝚃𝚄𝚂 : private , clementine ( @outc4sts ) ✱ 𝚂𝙴𝚃𝚃𝙸𝙽𝙶 : the early rise
𝙰 𝚆𝙰𝚁𝙼 𝙶𝙾𝙻𝙳𝙴𝙽 𝙷𝚄𝙴 𝙺𝙸𝚂𝚂𝙴𝙳 𝚃𝙷𝙴 early rise's well - worn counters. cooper leaned against the register , arms cross over his broad chest , his ever - present scowl softened just enough to suggest he wasn't actually mad — not yet. his gaze settled on clementine , who was attempting to wipe down a table with all the finesse of a toddler wielding a paintbrush. he cleared his throat , loud and deliberate. " oi , clem , pretty sure you're just moving crumbs about instead of actually cleanin' 'em. "
𝙲𝙾𝙾𝙿𝙴𝚁'𝚂 𝙻𝙸𝙿𝚂 𝚀𝚄𝙸𝚁𝙺𝙴𝙳 𝙸𝙽𝚃𝙾 𝙰 𝙲𝚁𝙾𝙾𝙺𝙴𝙳 grin , " my mum might let you get away with bloody murder , but i'm not her , y'know ... don't think the customers fancy sittin' in yesterday's leftovers. " he pushed himself off the counter and gestured toward the tray of croissants hastily put out. " and while we're at it , reckon you could make 'em look a bit less ... slapped together ? presentation matters , love. people eat with their eyes first. at least that's what mum always said. "
𝙳𝙴𝚂𝙿𝙸𝚃𝙴 𝙷𝙸𝚂 𝙶𝚁𝚄𝙵𝙵 𝚃𝙾𝙽𝙴 , 𝚃𝙷𝙴𝚁𝙴 𝚆𝙰𝚂 no real heat in his words. he waved her over and pushed the tray toward her. “ here , let me show you. not that i’m any good at it , but better me than some posh prat comin’ in and complainin’ to my mum, yeah ? ” cooper paused , giving her a long look. “ but don’t think you’re foolin’ me. i know you’re slackin’ ‘cause you think i won’t fire ya. and you’re right. ” he smirked , flicking a crumb off the counter. “ but don’t let it go to your head , clem. just means i expect you to work twice as hard to make up for it. now , get to it before i start givin’ you actual chores. "
#sorry cooper ….. shakes my head#i warned u ….. she’s a yapper#hope this works friend !!!! lmk if anything needs some fixing tho <3#⭑ ⸻ 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔 : threads .#⭑ ⸻ 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 : clementine & cooper .
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Reality Bites, 1994
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call her lazy — an indisputable truth, really — but shouldn’t murder prompt softened hearts to grant its residents a couple of days off work ? a lifting of chains to mourn in the safety of their homes, to melt into the trusty embrace of a loyal couch or bed ? some mercy ? well, according to her boss, the answer remains a cold, hope - shattering : fuck off. a fact that doesn’t exactly sit right with clementine, rattles her. not because she feels the need to wring more tears out of her system, no … she simply can’t deny that the vacation would be nice. payback comes in the form of grumbles, catnaps behind the counter and the hijacking of one or two paper rolls from their resting spots in the bathroom, then into her bag. fated, she can now cross one item off the grocery list. a responsible, well - adjusted adult. boredom that weighs her down quickly scatters when she enters one of the screenings, a voice calling out to her, shifty eyes desperate to latch onto her new source of entertainment in true leech fashion. “ gloomy lady ! ” she exclaims, barreling toward her with the excitement of a puppy meeting its owner at the door. sniff — instantly takes a step back when the vicious smell of alcohol hits her instead of perfume, pinches her nose and wafts a hand just for the fun of it. “ woo - eee ! someone’s been out partyin’ hard with the devil. ” a tsk, slipping into her distorted idea of a disapproving parent. one from a world completely alien to her. just a kid desperate to play. “ hot date stood you up or somethin’ ? ” the space between them feels too great, so clementine fixes it by slumping onto the seat beside the other. “ i know how that feels. fuckin’ stinks. sure, rejection is redirection and all that, but — ” her head rubs against scratchy fabric as it turns, a lazy grin thrown, “ doesn’t always stop you from wantin’ to, y’know, strangle ‘em a little. ” definitely an unfortunate choice of words.
⸻ 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 ﹐ closed for @outc4sts / clementine rhodes.
⸻ 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 ﹐ polaris movie theater.

" — hey, play it again ! " she screams at the end credits, throwing popcorn at the screen. yes, she’s drunk and yes, she came to watch a re - run of the notebook alone. luckily this wasn't anybody else's idea of a fun night out, so she had the whole theater to herself to do whatever she well pleased, which was cry her eyes out in peace ; at fictional problems, of course, not her own very real ones. but wait, is that a shadow she sees or did she drink more than just alcohol tonight ? " clemen — lemon — clementina ... " damn it, why is her name so hard ? " the girl who talks a lot, is that you !? "
#strangling mention tw#she’s innocent ur honor i swear#pls ... falls 2 my knees ... don't match length#also .... falls 2 knees again .... lmk if anything doesn't work !!!!!#smoochesurcheek#⭑ ⸻ 𝒄𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒓𝒉𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒔 : threads .#⭑ ⸻ 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒔 : clementine & rebecca .
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD (2019)
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