#BUT OKIE BBY

[maibeloved]

Day one of coping bc no more wob Wednesday 😞

+ working buddies giving a smooch 😚

[fatuismooches]

Everyone talks about Pantalone practically becoming a sugar daddy when he dates someone, but I'm thinking. Pondering. Perhaps even scheming.

Miser Pantalone, who hates spending any of his obscene wealth. He's greedy, he hoards his wealth, and he's more than willing to use his power and status to get high-quality items for lower than market value.

This allows him to keep his wealth and also fends off anyone who may be trying to use him for said wealth. Anyone he dates is very disappointed when they realize just how cheap he can be, and a lot of the time, they end up leaving him over it. He doesn't mind, though. One less thief he has to worry about.

But then you come along. You don't seem to mind that he hates paying full price. In fact, you praise his bartering skills and financial consciousness! He's just being smart with his money. That's a good thing!

He's thrown for a fuckin' loop. In his time as a Harbinger, hell, in his time of simply being rich, he's never found someone who truly doesn't mind his penny-pinching (mora-pinching?) habits. As he's sure as hell, never had someone praise him for it!

If you find a gift that's a little bit expensive on your bed the next day, think nothing of it.

OH MY GOSH IM EATING THIS UP... 😭 No because i could totally see this happening, a possible explanation being that he's scared of losing it all and returning to the same powerless poor boy who couldn't do anything, so he clings to his wealth so that doesn't happen. The other Harbingers despise that he's in charge of the funding because he gives them just the exact amount needed to get by in his eyes. There's no wiggle room. Nothing more, nothing less, they have to be extremely smart with their money otherwise they want to end up asking for more, causing them to be in debt to Pantalone... which you should never, ever do. Most people are surprised when they learn of how he handles his money... shouldn't he be more generous, since a few million Mora could hardly make a dent in his numerous bank accounts..? But nope, those people don't bother him. He is a Harbinger after all! Harbingers aren't nice people.

Now, he's used to going on fancy outings and all, it comes with being one as popular with the social circle as he is. But he considers it a waste of time, as it always ends up with the same ending - the other person(s) being disappointed over his unwillingness to spend, much less splurge on them... and really, he expects you to be no different. But... you aren't. Rather, you thank him for his time, how it was so worth it to talk to one such successful as himself. You seem interested in his Mora, but not in the manner of him spending it on you, but rather his habits, his management, etc. You're so interested in his Mora-pinching habits, complimenting about how smart he is saving money like that, and he's just... yeah. Shocked. He hopes you didn't catch the split second of surprise on his face before he schooled it back into a composed smile. One thing is for sure, he's interested in meeting you again... ;) He's intrigued as to your perspective now... what could possibly have caused you to have such a different response from the others?

After a long time, I think it would be a bit jarring for you to see him slowly go from nothing to spoiling you like there's no tomorrow. You're really confused and maybe a bit scared because he's not like this at all?? You try to return the gifts and urge him to get his money back, but nope, he practically shoves them right back to you all with a smile, because they're all yours now (along with his heart, this part you have yet to know about though.)

[laylcsaxena]

closed starter @shivanixrao

location: feel the beat

Stepping into the dance studio, Layla’s gaze immediately went to Shivani as she gracefully led the class through the final steps of their routine. She was a little envious of the other’s poise and the way she commanded the room with her fluid movements. They had met years ago, while she was trying to get her footing ini the big apple. Now, seeing her friend in her element, Layla felt a swell of pride for all that she had accomplished. As the class ended and the students dispersed, she made her way over with a smile. "So this is the secret to keeping slim," she teased, gesturing around. "Maybe I should take a class. Lord knows I could use the workout after all those client dinners."

[noahhwcng]

closed starter @nikhilxkohli

location: river court

Noah arrived at the basketball court early, twenty minutes ahead of schedule. Not wanting to sit around, he dribbled the ball as he headed towards the hoop. A few kids were around, and after shooting a three pointer, he began playing with them while he waited for Nik. Time passed without notice and just as he was about to attempt another shot, he spotted a familiar figure approaching the court. He passed the ball to one of the kids and jogged over to greet his friend, a smile spreading across his face. "Hey man," he called out, slightly out of breath from the game. He wiped a bead of sweat from his brow with the back of his hand. "I was starting to wonder if you got caught up in traffic or something. Everything okay?"

[kyewinslcw]

closed starter @arnavxkhanna

location: tric

Kye nursed his beer slowly, the live music pulsing around him as his mind wandered to Jo. Lately, his runaway bride had been on his mind and no matter what he did, he couldn’t shake her. Now that they were sort of working on their marriage, it left him with many questions. One of which was; could they make it work? Turning to Arnav, he asked, "In your opinion, what's the secret for a successful relationship?" The question lingered as he mulled over the idea of commitment—something he'd always steered clear of until Jo came along. Things changed, and he was changing. Annoyingly, he could only thank his newly found family for this.

[vio-starzz]

[irzaozer]

closed starter @joxdrayton

location: anywhere

Did you see that? I could have sworn that man just pulled out a... Nevermind. Considering everything that's happened recently, I'm just being paranoid. As much as I want to stay positive, I don't know about Wilmington sometimes...

[sharkissm]

Ik we're not getting to talk atp (school. oh my gods. Idm getting up at this tike but I gtg in an hour WHYYY) but I wanted to send you an ask so how are you doing?

Have you been taking care of yourself?

Drinking water??

How's Otoya doing?

Sending ya lots of cuddles (if you're okay with that)

CUDDLESSSS 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I LOVE CUDDLESSSSS

And sameeeee, I've been incredibly busy these past days too 😔😔 AND I'M DOING GOOD ISHIE!!!!! AND YOU??? IS EVERYTHING ALRIGHT TOO?? 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 and yes I've been taking good care of myself 💪 tomorrow ill probably cut my hair and do my nails too 💅💅 I drink more water than i do anything else so yeah I'm well hydrated 💦💦 AND YOU MY BBY?!?!! ARE YOU DOING THE SAME?? I hope so bcs if you don't im gonna teleport to your house just to make sure you get a massage and drink enough water okay?!?!? (I'm crazy and I am losing my mind)

AND EITA IS DOING FINE!!!! Today he took me to a pretty cute date 💅💅💅 we had lunch in a fancy restaurant I was talking about to him these past days and after that we got ice cream 💥💥💥💥💥💥 it was so fun!! He's just a cutie patootie fr 😔😔😔 AND HOW'S KARASU DOING??? 💥

[axelhughes]

closed starter @harrisonhayes

Axel sat in the conference room, a tablet in hand as he scrolled through Harrison's impressive photography portfolio. The images were stunning—capturing the essence of each subject with a keen eye for detail and composition. This was exactly the kind of talent Cityscape Ventures needed for their upcoming marketing campaign. Setting the tablet down on the table, he looked up at the man with a cordial smile. "Your work is incredible, Harrison. I think you'd be a perfect fit for our team." He leaned forward, clasping his hands together. "We're looking for a freelance photographer to help showcase our latest development projects, and I believe you have the skills and vision we need." He paused for a moment, gauging the other’s reaction before continuing. "If you're interested, we'd love to have you on board. We're prepared to offer a competitive salary for each project you work on with us."

[hazalyildizs]

closed starter @sorenrobertson

Hazal rolled up her mat, gathering her things after a Pilates class at Fit & Toned. Sweat glistened on her skin, but she felt great—the stress of the day melting away. She slung her bag over her shoulder and headed for the exit. Lost in thought, she bumped into a figure. "Sorry, you go ahead," she said, stepping aside to let the woman pass. Once the other walked out, she followed suit. Feeling chatty, she struck up a conversation. "I've never seen you here before. Are you new to town?" She asked with a smile.

[kianlawson]

closed starter @alcrayildiz

location: somewhere in midtown

These days, his mind was a million miles away as he went about his day. What happened with Sean was always at the back of his mind. It wasn't that he was afraid of the consequences—he was more worried that Armi might try to take the fall. He wouldn't let her. This one was on him. He'd murdered the piece of shit and he would take the fall—if it ever came to that. Rounding a corner, he nearly crashed into Alara. "Shit. Sorry," Kian said as he avoided the collision. "Are you okay? Sorry, I've been thinking about inventory," he added, clearly lying through his teeth.

[yuukimiyas]

good mornin & happy mon my loves!! ₍₍◝(°꒳°*)◜₎₎ lets get this new wk started by showing kindness to ourselves & others!! :3 i wrk w my bestie today!! wahoo!! ٩(๑>∀<๑)۶ i hope today brings you nothing but joy & good luck!! <33 mwah mwah!!

[laylcsaxena]

closed starter @nikhilxkohli

Layla purposely arrived at Fanzone Sports Grille early to make sure she could get a table. Normally, she would call ahead, but this afternoon, they were having a private party, so seating was on a first come, first serve basis. She was waiting for Nikhil Kohli, a cricket player her friend and retired sports agent, Peter, had referred her to. Peter spoke highly of Nik's reputation in the game. Although she didn't know anything about cricket, she was eager to represent him. She had done extensive research on Nik and felt like she already knew him to some extent. The rest, she figured she could learn later.

When Nik appeared, she stood up and greeted him in Hindi—hoping to make him feel more at ease. "Namaste, Nikhil. Aap se milkar bahut khushi hui," she said with her hands folded before her. "Please, sit. I'm truly happy to meet you. I hope you're adjusting well in Wilmington." She gestured to the seat across from her, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "I've heard great things about your skills on the cricket pitch. I do believe I could be a great fit to represent you."

[noahhwcng]

closed starter @junebughastings

location: somewhere in midtown

Noah had been in midtown running some errands for his kids. With Zephyr and Lyra starting a new school year, he needed to pick up some last-minute supplies. As he walked down the street, he noted how things were still the same yet so much had changed. Still, Wilmington was home, and he was happy he’d decided to move back. Rounding the corner, he blinked in surprise when he spotted Juniper. He hadn't expected to run into her in Wilmington, of all places. With a smile, he raised his hand in greeting. "Juniper? What brings you to this neck of the woods?"

[kyewinslcw]

closed starter @duckycarvalho

location: somewhere in midtown

Walking down the streets of midtown, Kye wasn’t paying attention until he spotted a familiar face. Oh shit, what the hell was he doing here? Ducky was someone he'd scammed years ago, and he was trying not to have a chat with the dude. His eyes darted around, scoping for potential exits, but he found none. Guess he would have to talk to the man "Looking good, my friend. How are you doing? I hope you're still living that high life?" he asked with a charming grin.

[shysheeperz]