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Tom had been surprised, honestly, that Sophie had swiped back on him on Tinder. After all, he thought he had already ruined things with her, considering that he had chosen Snow. Maybe that was a selfish thought and Sophie had chosen someone else too, but--either way. It was generous of her to, maybe, give him another chance.

Or maybe this wasn't even a date. Tom hadn't really specified when he'd mentioned that they should catch up properly and Sophie had agreed. He probably should've clarified, because Tom wasn't good at the in between but--it was too late now.

He was meeting Sophie by the mouth of the park, so they could stroll through the market together after he'd finished his overnight shift at the department. Which meant he probably looked a little dogged and tired, but he'd tried to freshen up in the bathroom before heading out.

"Hullo," he greeted when he found her milling about with others coming and going and waiting for friends (or dates). "It's, uh--nice to see you."

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Late Blooming ~~ [Sopht]

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"Well, I dunnae kin about that," Tom said with a little chuckle.

In fact, being a parent was like constantly walking a tightrope. Levi was always changing. Learning something new. Some other fascinating thing that also...was bound to get him into trouble. Tom was constantly on his toes, constantly worrying. Maybe, if he had another child, it would be better but--he had no idea if that was ever going to happen.

He wasn't going to tell this to Ting-Ting, of course. She didn't need to hear about the downsides of parenthood. Or how stressful being a single parent was. (Even when you did have plenty of help and support from others--there was something about that that made you feel guilty too, like you weren't enough.)

"But--aye, I might have a few tips. And, y'know, if you do need...someone to take ye to the hospital or--whatever. You can call me anytime. You know me, I've got weird hours anyway, so whenever the wee lassie chooses to make her appearance." He shrugged his shoulders a little, feeling his cheeks heat, though he wasn't really sure why.

Dress Rehearsal || Tongs

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Schooner, Barques and Ships of the 19th century, by Bob Wilson, 2018

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"Bloody hell," Tom said, leaning back in his creaking chair. They were sitting in the middle of the sheriff's department. The fact was: his office wasn't big enough to spread out the way they needed to. They being him and his deputy, Keaton.

Between the two of them were stacks of files, and boxes full of even more around their feet. For the past several weeks, they'd spent their downtime sorting through all the files. Cold cases, open cases, and closed cases.

You could guess which stack was the smallest.

"This can't be normal, can it? The amount of cases just--ignored? They can't have been ignored..." Tom fanned through a file that had only three pieces of paper in it and shook his head.

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Cold Cases ~~ [Toxim]

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Another fun thing I do with customers - specifically parents of very small children who don’t know they’re alive yet - is directly imply I think the coffee is for the baby, not the parent. and lemme tell you, like 70% of parents eat that shit up. They immediately go along with the bit and start discussing it with their newborn child, while the baby just stares at us like 😮

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Tom had signed up for the tournament at the behest of some of the other officers. Being a good leader, apparently, meant being bullied into things you didn't want to do.

He was assured that it would be good for moral of the officers and VFD volunteers. And, despite grumbling, maybe it would be nice to stretch his muscles again. After all, he had once been a tournament champion. Though, he wasn't fighting Magicks, but other Mundus. Just highly trained and skilled ones. He had been excellent at the melees and the joust. Hopefully, some of those skills would be relevant.

Or he'd just make an ass out of himself.

"Heya, Rose," Tom said with a small smile, shy as ever. He knew that things between them were...fine, but he had avoided her the last few years mostly out of...awkwardness.

"Dunnae kin how long that will last, since this is just for training, aye?"

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Highly Trained and Suspicious || Roz + Romas

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MASKED BANDIT APPREHENDED!

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Amelia Gabble

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A swath of minor break ins in the Southern Isles have been cause for concern for residents and the local Sheriff’s Department since February of this year. Since late winter, low value jewelry and some household items have been stolen, leaving the owners befuddled and scared. While nothing too valuable had been taken, the invasion alone was startling for resident, Gilda Longshaw, “He didn’t take my grandmother’s jewels, but it felt like while it was all going on I had to keep Mr. Tumnus locked up to keep him safe!.” 

Evidence of the thieves had only left investigators stumped. The burglaries were done in the quiet of the night and left minimal damage to homes and other high value possessions. Luckily for the residents of Swynlake’s Southern Isles, Sheriff Harrington and Deputy Keaton have apprehended the perpetrator! It was none other than the infamous Raccoon King. As the Raccoon King is a native Magick to Enchantra, his sentencing was handed over to the Great Prince. Though we have been assured that his reign is over in our little kingdom. 

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I love it when dogs try to help but the task at hand requires zero dogs so they just kinda stand in front of you and look serious.

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RICHARD MADDEN 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards  January 27, 2019

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Tom sensed Jasper's surprised and he felt that familiar sense of shame burn in his belly. Levi had been an accident. It wasn't supposed to be the way that it was and Tom would always regret, and feel inadequate, for not giving Levi a normal, happy life. He sometimes wondered if he was too selfish. If he should've tried harder with Annie...to make things work.

But it had just been a one night stand. A mistake in a vulnerable moment. They had nothing in common. They owed each other even less than that.

Even those thoughts made him guilty, though. Because he didn't want to think of his son as a mistake. His son was the most beautiful little gift. He had no idea how to explain that to his son, when he grew up, or the people, even, who knew him now.

He snorted a little ironically at Jasper's talk of horror stories concerning the mother of his child.

Yeah, well, I think I've got them beat--considering my baby mama kidnapped my son.

He was glad when the conversation turned to other things. Things he'd much rather talk about. (Again he felt guilty, thinking such things.)

"Aye, here or there, I believe. To be honest--I haven't kept up much with the community." Tom had complicated feelings about being a veteran. Mostly, he didn't think he deserved the title. He'd only been in the military a few years, it had been more of an obligation through his family than anything he was passionate about. He had appreciated the camaraderie, but he hadn't sacrificed anything and only seen a few bouts of combat. He was nothing like Jasper, whom he viewed as a true military man.

"What about you? What have you been up to? I--am sorry that I didn't really keep in touch."

@goodeveningjasper

whiskey tango foxtrot | Jasper & Tom

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The 17th, that meant not only would the wee lassie's birthday be close to Ting-Ting, but also Levi, who was the 20th, and Phil, who was the 21st. Maybe there was something to be said for Tom being surrounded by people with a birthday within the same week, but Tom wasn't the kind of person to put much stock in that. He did remember Mei used to babble on about that sort of thing all the time, he wondered if she would have anything to say about it.

"Aye, he mentioned it," Tom said, looking up with a little smile. "We'd be happy to. It is no trouble. And don't worry, I won't let Phil co-opt it for himself, either." Not that Ting-Ting's party would be the same kind Phil might want for himself, but Phil loved a party, no matter what.

"It's no trouble, whatever you need, you know," he told her sincerely, his gaze sharpening with sincerity. "If you need anything at all, dunnae hesitate. Before or after the baby is born. I am happy to help."

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Dress Rehearsal || Tongs

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tom <3

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tom x ting i will always be a friends to lovers bitch xxx

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That was a friendship people wrote stories about mate.

Yeah, the Golden Trio. As much as Tom loved John and Phil, the idea kind of tasted sour. They had basically been prophesied and been raised to believe in their noble cause. He felt sick thinking about it now. Still, he supposed, he could thank the Order for his brothers. They were some of the most important people to him.

Tom blushed a little when Jasper mentioned a missus, because he was an old fashioned kind of bloke. Of course Jasper would assume he had a wife. He wanted a wife. Life had just been particularly cruel to him in that department. Tom thought of Snow, who he was supposed to see in just a few days at Ting's shower.

"Ah, well--there isn't one. I mean, there--there's a mum, obviously. We're just not together. Levi is brilliant, though. That's my son. He's almost two now. You'll, uh, have to meet 'im at some point."

@goodeveningjasper

whiskey tango foxtrot | Jasper & Tom

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"I'll never tell!" hissed the Raccoon King.

"Very well," Tom said with a little shrug, acting unbothered. "I am sure the Great Prince will be happy to know that you were uncooperative as well."

The Raccoon King's nose twitched as he stared at Tom, then his beady gaze flicked to Maximus and back. Tom had not expected this day to end with a stare down against a raccoon, but honestly, he preferred it to some naughty teenagers or something.

Eventually the Raccoon King looked away. "Tch. Fine. We will bring the items back to the edge of the forest."

Tom narrowed his eyes. "And how do I know you will do it?"

"I'm offering a deal!" The Raccoon King snapped. "You should be lucky!"

"Uh-huh. Fine. Bring them back to the head of the Unicorn Trail at 15:00pm today."

"I don't know what that means."

Tom took a deep, calming breath. "Sunset."

"Deal."

Tom nodded.

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The Stakeout ~~ [Toxim]