#( cami — threads. )

[clubrevenant]

open starter!! (@windsorbaystarters) || location: shooters!!

Nights at shooters had teeth. The kind that sank in slow — right around your third drink, when the jukebox hit something you swore you’d never admit to liking and the haze from the old overhead lights made everything feel just a little softer around the edges. Outside, the place still looked like it had been forgotten by time and forgiven by no one, but inside? Inside was her kingdom. Bex leaned against the bar, one boot propped up on the foot rail, fingers drumming against a chipped bottle opener like she was waiting on fate or trouble — whichever showed up first. Her hair was a little messy, like she’d run her hands through it too many times, and her black tank top had survived at least two beer spills and one idiot who thought calling her sweetheart was a good idea. “Alright,” she said, voice rough around the edges but still loud enough to cut through the low murmur of bad decisions and cheap whiskey. “I've had three couples make out in the corner, two people try to break up at table six, and one guy ask if we have pumpkin spice tequila. so unless one of you plans on catching fire or confessing a murder, it’s officially the most boring shift I've had all month.” She poured herself a shot — no lime, no chaser — and let it burn down like it owed her something. Then, with a smirk curling at the corner of her mouth, she leaned in. “So, who’s got a story worth the spill? Bad hookup, good revenge, something you swore you’d take to the grave but won’t shut up about after two drinks?” Beat. “And don’t lie. I've got a nose for bullshit and a baseball bat in the back if you make me regret asking.”

[endversewinchester]

Oh this book is getting juicyyyy.

First, I want to say I agree completely. Obviously what happened to Osaron in the original trilogy plays a role here but Kell’s whole life has been defined by his power and what he could do with it. It is easier to let go of that burden than it is to wish to heal. Even when the answers are right in front of him.

At the same time, I love that he’s grown into his own person and that he can advocate for himself. Even if I think Lila was being awful to him earlier on the book, i understand why now.

I am however sad that Rhy still hasn’t made peace with what Kell did for him pretty much a decade ago.

And last but not least, Luc being fed up with sibling bullshit. As he should!!!

[tornethics]

closed starter @camibarone // cami's place // after the manor of hope gala

The past few days had left everyone shaken. So many important figures in the family were gone—among them, her own father and Cami’s uncle. And with Enzo Barone missing, the weight of it all felt unbearable. Francesca was struggling, but she could only imagine how much worse it was for Cami. Standing outside her door, Francesca knocked gently, a tote bag in hand filled with Cami’s favorite drinks, snacks, and a bottle of wine. "Please open up," she murmured, her voice soft yet firm against the silence.

[imanixkline]

with Cami Barone @camillabarone

While it wasn't unusual for the sender of a text to surprise her, she tried to make herself accessible to everyone after all, she wouldn't have put money on receiving one from Camilla Barone. But she wasn't in the habit of denying her company to anyone, especially not when her curiosity was so piqued over the requested meeting. Her suggestion for the meeting place was made - exclusive, classy and neutral. She'd arrived early, she always did out of a desire to keep no one waiting. It hardly got dealings off on the right foot if someone was already feeling impatient. But the waiting had never bothered her, not in this scenario. It just gave her time to prepare, to settle herself in so she would look nothing but comfortable and at ease. Smile touched her lips when she saw the blonde arrive. "So nice to see you." She wondered if the Barone would be quick to get to the point like her brother. "Somewhat of a surprise but I assume it's not just a catch up over mimosas."

[saltedair]

ask meme for @tragcdysewn ( davina : heart of the woods )

"tt's in our nature, to look out for each other."

[cohenblake]

𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 @camilaquintanalopez

"Excuse me." Cohen spoke, making his way into the room, a tool box in hand. While he usually did maintenance at the trailer park only, today he'd branched out via his bosses request and had tagged along with another company to help at the local college. He wasn't exactly sire what to expect, but, he guessed that he'd find out once he got there. He'd heard a classroom number - or what he thought was the classroom number - and had made his way there prepared to fix whatever issue they were having. Though upon entering he wasn't so sure that he understood why he was there. "I was sent to fix something, but, now I'm not sure I'm in the right spot. This room 107?"

[crownedbydestiny]

closed starter @camibarone // the crescent club // after the manor of hope gala

While the city was still reeling from the tragedy of the Manor of Hope massacre, Devran was elated. The Family had held power for so long, and it was satisfying to see their organization take a hit. His own reaction had been less than discreet—his delight at the chaos was obvious—but fortunately, some maniac had claimed responsibility, keeping Kurtlar in the clear. For now, at least. As he made his rounds through his country club, a flash of familiar blonde hair caught his eye. It seemed the Barone family enjoyed frequenting his establishment. With a charming smile, he approached. "Miss Barone," he began smoothly. She might still be cross with him over the gala, but for now, he would play the gentleman. "I wish to express my deepest sympathies for your loss."

[sirensofthefiveseas]

“Easy, I don’t want to hurt you.” (from Cupid to Camie in a SFW way?)asked by @cvpidpirates

"That's what people say right before they do something to hurt you!" Camie felt so stupid, she was cornered again and this time she was sure no one was going to come and save her. How did she keep getting herself stuck in these situations?!

"I'm no one important to anyone so kidnapping me won't get you any money!"

[gwen-moreno]

closed starter for @ithinkitscami location: Sharky's Halloween Party

"Oh my gosh, I love your outfit." Gwen couldn't help as the compliment came stumbling out of her mouth. The one drink she had to calm her nerves was certainly kicking in. Maybe she needed just one drink tonight. "That is such an iconic look. Oh, but the green curtain dress might be my favorite."

[astralfms]

@bittcrsweetsfm // lick the spoon

"there are stipulations to my generosity, by the way," he's holding the door open with a lazy grin, waiting for cami to walk under his arm. he's taken it upon himself to treat her to a relaxing day out, always worried that she's working herself too hard. growing up with a doting older sister, julian had always wanted a younger sibling, but his parents never delivered on the request. he'd taken it upon himself to find one of his own, and had in cami. "this card doesn't swipe until i get a smile out of you." it's a fair trade, to him, at least. "and before you start arguing, remember, there's a double scoop with your name on it on the line here."

[gypsybelladonna]

connection: soon to be best friend (cami armstrong)

muse: leilany weaver

don't just like my starters! created with beta!

@legendaryl0stpieces

It had been a long, complicated and sad day for Leilany. Her little sister had passed away just a week prior, in her arms. It was still hard for her to wake up in that house and not expect her little sister to come running into the kitchen after being woken up and giving her a big hug like she always had. Though Isla hadn't been little for a few years now, she was only a few years younger than Leilany. So she hadn't exactly been little; but to Leilany she would always be her little sister. Isla was a happy girl, loving, caring and a lot like her older sister; according to their parents anyways -- Isla was Leilany's little mini me. Leila had met Cami before; they'd talked several times but never really hung out... but to her, Cami seemed like someone she could become very good friends with. Though she knew that the girl was working that day; she'd hoped that afterwards, it would be okay if they hung out; Leilany didn't have many friends.... she had lost quite a few of them when she moved. They just seemed to move on without her and become friends with other people and just slowly let her go. Thinking about it, having been crying for the past couple of hours, she needed something to eat and something to drink.... maybe a coffee? she wasn't sure. The sadness had taken over her that day and she also needed to get out of the house. Heading down to where she knew the girl worked, Leilany made her way in once she got there and settled into her usual booth in the corner. Spotting Cami she waved to her with a soft smile (trying to mask the sad, but knowing it wouldn't work). Hopefully she'd come over at some point when she had the chance, and they could talk for a bit.

[clubrevenant]

closed starter: lila mendoza!! (@lilamendoza) || location: windsor bay grocers!!

She didn’t expect to find her here. Didn’t expect this — a familiar shape in an unfamiliar place, the silhouette of a past she hadn’t finished trying to outrun, let alone reckon with. Bex stood frozen halfway between the shelf of dented canned beans and a half-empty display of discount energy drinks, her fingers tightening around the cardboard handle of a six-pack of cheap beer. It was supposed to be a quick stop. A nothing moment. She wasn’t even planning on getting groceries — just needed something cold, something fizzy, something to feel like she had some kind of control over her body for five goddamn minutes. But then she turned the corner and saw her. Lila. She looked... good. The kind of good that made Bex’s chest twist. Like time had moved differently for her. Like distance had done its job. Same profile — sharp and steady, like someone you could build your world around if you hadn’t already burned it down. Same damn hoodie, too. Soft blue, frayed at the cuffs. The one Bex had always borrowed and never admitted she liked more because it smelled like her. Her mouth opened before she could think better of it. “Guess Portland wasn’t far enough.” The words came out low, a dry rasp of something meant to sound casual, maybe even teasing — but it didn’t land that way. It was brittle. Thinly veiled hurt wrapped in too-cool sarcasm. And when Lila turned, when their eyes met over a box of generic macaroni and cheese, something sharp and stupid and real lodged itself in Bex’s throat. She shifted awkwardly, biting the inside of her cheek like she could keep herself from saying anything else. But silence felt worse. Too loud. Too final. So she kept going, quieter now. “I didn’t know you were here,” she said, eyes scanning Lila’s face like she’d find answers in the curve of her mouth, in the way her hands gripped her basket. “Didn’t know I was either, really. One minute I was crashing with a friend, the next I’m... here. Still broke, still running. Surprise, right?” Her laugh was soft. Bitter. Like she hated the sound of it as soon as it left her mouth. “I wasn’t—” Bex started, then stopped. I wasn’t looking for you. But she couldn’t say that, not when it would’ve been a lie. Not when the truth was messier. Not when some nights she scrolled through Lila’s socials with an ache in her chest and a thousand untyped apologies clinging to her fingertips. She looked down at the box in Lila’s hand, then back at her face. Her eyes, guarded. Her mouth, unreadable. “I didn’t plan this,” Bex said finally, voice dropping even lower. “But now that it’s happening... I don’t know. Thought maybe I’d say something. Or nothing. Or ask how you’ve been, but I’m not sure I have the right anymore.” She shifted her weight, knuckles pale against the cardboard she still hadn’t set down. “Do I?”

[endversewinchester]

I love how there’s only bangers in this house

[tornethics]

closed starter @camibarone // sunstone atelier

Though Francesca had distanced herself from the Family’s operations, she still had deep ties within the organization—friendships she wasn’t willing to let go of. And at the top of that list was Cami. Francesca knew enough about the Barone family to recognize that the Don’s absence wouldn’t be a loss for his children, but that didn’t stop her from worrying—especially about the youngest Barone. Cami’s wild, reckless streak was equal parts endearing and concerning, and if anyone needed a distraction right now, it was her. A little retail therapy seemed like the perfect remedy—at least, Francesca hoped it would be. “How is it that you get more stunning every time I see you?” Francesca greeted her with a bright smile, looping her arm through Cami’s without missing a beat. “They just got some new arrivals in, and I have a feeling you’re going to love them.” Without waiting for an answer, she led the other woman deeper into the store, determined to lift her spirits, even if just for a little while.

[teaganweatherford]

who: Cami Lopez @camilaquintanalopez where: Teagan's Front Yard

"Hey girl." Teagan offered her friend a playfully wave as she opened the back of her red Toyota, grabbing the stems of some rather large pumpkins. In true Teagan fashion, she'd attended the local farmer's market like she did typically every year since the first week of September. She liked to line her porch with pumpkins, decorate for the season, and the earlier the better, but this year she was slightly behind due to everything going on with her father. But, better late than never in her opinion; that's for sure. "I may have gone a little overboard at the farmer's market, but, let me get these unloaded and moved to the front porch." she spoke, placing the two bigger pumpkins in her hands in the middle of the yard. "You wanna pick out a pumpkin?" she questioned. "Those two were the biggest they had, but don't get me wrong I have a whole variety." I know our plans were to carve pumpkins today, but we still have plenty of time." Teagan knew that the two had made plans earlier in the week to carve pumpkins today, and Teagan hadn't forgotten. "I have some tarps and some tools also, I'll dig those from the shed once I get everything unloaded. I'm so excited!"

[saltedair]

ask meme for @vcndetta ( elijah: ❝ you slept through your alarm again. ❞ )

cami groaned in response at first, sighing briefly before brushing the hair out of her eyes. "well, considering everything i think i may have earned at least one or two times sleeping through my alarm."