#declan buchanan

[crochetedblorbos]

"We'll all go and be fucking wombles, aye?"

Character Name: Declan Buchanan

Fandom: @realmspod, Liminal London campaigns [Podcast]

Played By: Pip Gladwin

Yarn Used: Hair: CraftSmart Value - Taupe Skin: CraftSmart Value - Mushroom Antlers: CraftSmart Value - Coffee Shirt: CraftSmart Value - Grey Ombre Trousers/Soles: CraftSmart Value - Wine Shoes/Belt: CraftSmart Value - Dark Chocolate

Basic pattern here.

Everybody’s favorite pathetic wet cat of a man depressed alcoholic fae-cursed private investigator! While I was frantically crocheting Monty to get him ready in time to hug him when he really needed it, I was not expecting Declan to need the hugs more. Damn the shiny math rocks, but holy hell, what a way to play that. Anyway, before Series 5 drops and we find out who’s going to destroy this man first, Zack or Pip, I wanted to get him done. (And I did - with a whole four days to spare! Go me!) He varies from the basic pattern as follows:

Shoes: Hey, I remembered the different colored soles again! Declan is described as tall and thin, so like with Mini, I did another round of decrease at R7 of both shoes (sc in first 7 st, inv dec 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, join) to make his legs twelve stitches around. I then did R8 as straight stitching with the shoe color before I switched to the trousers. (The other thing I did, which I should have been doing long ago, was the round before I changed color, I did the sl st to join in the color of the next row.)

Trousers: Again, tall, thin Declan. Mostly I worked his legs the same as usual, just in rounds of twelve instead of fifteen, but I also made them longer, so they went from R9 (the hdc row for hem) to R34 before I joined them together. I only used a chain of three to connect his legs, too, giving his waist a circumference of 30 stitches as opposed to the usual 38. For the belt, I went five rows above the…well…groin, switched to the belt color, and did a round of fpdc around the round two below like I did with the hem of Joseph’s hoodie. Then I switched back to the trousers color and did a round of sc in the back loop of the fpdc and front loop of the last round of trousers. For the belt loops, every four or five stitches I inserted the hook into the row below the belt, drew up a loop, and then pulled the next stitch through both that loop and the loop already on the hook. (I was kind of pleased with that, actually.)

Shirt: Hey, kids, know what the difference between variegated, self-striping, and ombre is? Ombres go FOR-FUCKING-EVER before they change color! (: Oh, well, it worked out, I guess. I didn’t really vary him all that much here except that I just went straight up with rounds of 30 (and also made his torso a bit longer) before decreasing at the shoulders.

Head: I frogged it. Several times, actually. I wasn’t happy with my stitches and I definitely wasn’t happy with my initial color choices and I also did what I consider the worst attempt at “a sort of perpetual five o’clock shadow” in the history of crochet, and the second time I accidentally added an extra round of increases and several extra rounds in between the increases and decreases - as I put it in the official Realms of Peril & Glory Discord, “He head too big for he got damn he” (remember this meme, guys?) - but eventually I got it right. (Visit his page on my website to see rejected progress pics.) I added one (1) extra round between increase and decrease in the final version as well to give him a slightly longer face, and I think it worked. For the five o’clock shadow, I just used the hair color for part of his face in a pattern that looked and felt right to me, leaving space for the mouth. Once again, I used safety eyes; the pack I bought has basically clear eyes and a bunch of discs you can put behind them to customize the colors, so I decided to give him pink eyes like they’re bloodshot.

Hair: I tried a new technique here. For each stitch beyond the hairline, I did a two-strand puff stitch (insert hook in next st, yo, draw up loop, yo, insert hook in same st, yo, draw up loop, yo, draw through all loops on hook), and I really like the effect!

Arms: There was just enough of the next color in the ombre to make it almost all the way up both arms and I’m trying not to be annoyed about it. Anyway, I started his arms on a base of four sc instead of five, then otherwise proceeded the same way I did for Joseph and Monty’s except that I made them longer (29 rounds total, I believe).

Antlers: I can’t share the exact pattern here because it’s copyrighted, but I used the pattern for jackalope antlers in Crochet Creatures of Myth and Legend by Megan Lapp (and if you click that link, check out her other patterns - they look AMAZING and if I wasn’t already approaching PELE I would be buying some of those). Declan usually grinds them off as soon as he wakes up, so this is just-woke-up-from-a-nap-and-can’t-find-his-angle-grinder-yet Deccy Boi.

[dingusdemeanour]

The things you see in Camden...

Closeups below (and alternate colours because I'm INDECISIVE)

@realmspod I cannot confirm nor deny that I referenced sad Keanu for this

(there's even a pigeon in the original, it was too good not to)

[adhonoremrp]

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charlie wood

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ambrose burke, amycus carrow, arachne nott, buck mckinnon, callahan reed, malakai king, fenrir greyback, joshua prescott, peggy potts, yasiel baptist, keirnan kenny, josefina reinhart, zehir ayden

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[black-is-no-colour]

Behind The Blinds Magazine, Issue 8, Spring Summer 2020, Editorial "Portraits of Him". All Maison Margiela Artisanal by John Galliano, Fall 2019 collection. 

Photographer Szilveszter Makó, Model Finn Buchanan, styled by Declan Chan

[titanomachyconfessions-blog]

[devicus]

starter for @swcetcstsiin​ // DECLAN & GIOVANNI !!

plot: we used to be just friends, then fuck buddies and now i’m kind of thinking we should be more than just that cause i have feelings for you. fuck. this is stressful.

declan stepped into the other’s apartment. he pressed his lips together and scratched his ear. the man walked up behind gio and placed his hands on his hips, “if it isn’t my favorite little bitch.” he teased the other, “totally kidding. anyway, i need to talk to you about something and i need you to not laugh at me for this, okay?”

[deexchanel]

Beauty and Beasty 2.

Word Count: 3,368

Pairing: President!Bucky Barnes x Babysitter!BlackFem!OC

Warning: Swearing, Uptight Bucky.

Summary: This goes into Devora's back story a bit. When she comes home from picking the kids up from private school, James there waiting for them. She finally gets into contact with her best friend Alexis who is married to King Steve Rogers of Brooklyn. James makes way downstairs for a midnight snack to find her in the kitchen...

A/N: you guys love it so here is part 2.

Devora Smith is the child of Deeva and Devon Smith. You shouldn't think too hard about how she got her name. The 22-year-old loves to cook. How she landed this job is a straightforward story to explain. Since she was 7, in her eyes, her dad was the best cook in the world. Devon owned a small restaurant that had enough attention to keep them afloat.

Devon always had Devora in the kitchen helping him cook; that's how she fell in love with cooking. Sadly, things happened, and her dad lost the restaurant due to the lack of money. Devora promised herself that she will make her dad proud by owning her own 5-star restaurant.

9 months ago, her best friend, Alexis, fell in love with King Steve Rogers of Brooklyn. They are now married and are expecting a child. Devora had complained to them many times that she needed a job to jumpstart her career. So when President James Buchanan Barnes of Romanian asked his best mate, King Steve, to help him find a babysitter. The king suggested Devora, and since it was last minute that he needed a babysitter. President Barnes hired her immediately.

"Hi, guys, how was school?" Devora questioned once the kids got in the Audi. While she drove, they were quiet, too quiet. "Uh, is anyone going to say anything?" No one responded so she stopped the car, putting it park on the side of the road. The babysitter gave Melanie her phone so she could be distracted by youtube. James doesn't allow the kids to use cell phones but do she does she care at the moment? No, and he isn't here to say anything.

Plus, Melanie gets fussy when she curses, so she doesn't do it around the kids unless she's really pissed off. "Roman, spill it." She sat Indian-style in the seat facing them. Devora knew that the 16-year-old boy couldn't hold anything from her. Unbeknownst to her, Roman saw Devora as his mother because she takes such good care of them.

He feels there is no reason to lie to her because she's such an understanding person and will always find a way to solve their problems. "This guy from my class constantly bullies me because of my hair and what I wear to school. Declan saw him shove me against the locker, so he punched him and they start to fight. Sophie saw what happened so she jumped in by jumping on his back, hitting his head from behind."

Before Devora could utter a word out, Declan sounded off."I had to defend him, Devora. He's my brother and I'm not going to let him get bullied on my watch. Roman doesn't mess with anyone and I wasn't going to let that guy continue to bother Roman."

Devora tries to speak again but Sophie continued their justification, "We're so sorry Devora. Don't be mad at us; we didn't get suspended..."

This time Devora did the cutting off."I'm not mad."

"...Or anything because of Father's status with the school." Sophie rambled out of nervousness then realized what she said. 'You're not mad?"

"I'm not. Want to know why?" She smiled ruffling Roman's hair causing him to smile. " Because you did what every big brother and sister are meant to do which is take up for your little sibling. Extra bonus points for beating his ass."

Melanie furrowed her eyebrow at Devora like a scolding parent. Everyone chuckled at her reaction. "Oops sorry, Melanie. Anywhoo you guys doing that proved to Roman that you'll always have his back. No matter what, you guys should always love each other. Never be in competition with one another, never judge, and never be jealous. Because at the end of the day you guys should always be able to depend on each other." The siblings looked at each other with a smile. Devora kissed each of their foreheads.

"I am so proud of you guys."

"Means a lot to hear that Devora. Thank you for being in our lives."Sophie hugged her neck. After their heartfelt moment, they were on the way home until Devora came up with a wonderful idea.

" How about you guys get a make-over?"

Roman perked up excitement, "Really? You would do that?"

"Duh you guys deserve it plus I might have the head chef's Mastercard." She winked at them through the rearview mirror. They all cheered in the backseat even though Melanie had no clue what was going on. Her phone ringed and Mel held the phone in the air, looking at the contact picture.

"Da-Da!"

"Don't answer it!"

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As they walked into the mansion from their shopping spree engaged in a funny conversation, James stood in the foyer. The children stopped their chat, standing still as if they were soldiers. Devora adjusted Melanie on her hip still holding hands with Declan, not phased by him.

"Children."

"Father."

"Where are there so many bags? Who do they belong to cause I am sure that I told you 3 that you aren't allowed to do your own shopping? I have someone to pick out your clothes precisely like how I want them. Did I not?" James dictated crossing his arms over his chest, holding a scowl on his face. That was new information to Devora out of her 7 months of being there. What was so wrong with them picking out their own clothes? Their teenagers for god's sake.

"Are you serious right now?"

James's blue eyes focused on her, not losing the hardened expression. "Serious as a heart attack."

Devora narrowed her eyes at him, "Well I took the kids-" Declan squeezed her hand, indicating to lie. "To get some ice cream to celebrate Sophie for passing this semester. Those bags are mine and that's all the explanation you're going to get."

His lip drew back in a snarl, "You live my house! Under my rules! Whatever you bring in here is my business. Why don't you ever just shut up sometimes and get with the program that I am in charge."

"That's what you think, "Devora mumbled rolling her eyes. James walked closer to her. "What did you just say?"

"Father, can we please go to our room now?" Sophie said while James and Devora never broke eye contact. "Yes."

Declan grabbed a sleeping Melanie from her arms and the children went upstairs. When they were out of earshot, Devora stepped to him. "Stop being so strict; they're just kids."

"They have to learn to deal with it; we have to uphold a perfect image." His tall frame hung over hers. The sexual tension between them was getting thick. Devora's eyes adverted between his plumped lips that looked so soft and his eyes. Trying to fight the urge to smash her lips onto his, the babysitter for once was lost for words.

James came to Devora's face; she could feel his breath fan against it. She gave up trying to look him in the eyes instead she stared at his lips, biting her own. He smirked, knowing that she was hooked. He pulled back taking her out of her sex-filled fantasy trace. James walked away leaving Devora's core throbbing for pleasure.

"Fuck..."

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"Psst! Devora!" She heard when she walked past one of the kid's bedroom. The dark skin turned around to see who was calling.

"Declan?"

His head peeked from the door."Yes, I need your help."

She walked closer to the door. "What is it?" Declan fully stepped out of the room. He pulled out the most beautiful necklace from his pocket.

"I bought this for a girl that I'm in love with. The only problem is, she lives in the village, and Father prohibits going to the village."

"So what does this have to do with me? You need me to cover for you while you gone?"

"Well it's the weekend and I normally go see her during first period but I cant' wait until Monday. The evening guard will be out but he should be sleeping like right."Declan checked his watch."Now. Can you come with me to go see her?"

"Come with you? Declan, your father already hates my guts."

"Please Devora? I really love her."

Vora saw that he was really devoted to seeing this girl. She just wants to see him happy, it makes her feel content. "Fine Declan, I'll go."

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Devora plopped in her bed face first. Helping Declan sneak out and making sure both of them weren't caught was tiresome but worth it. Rose is her name and she was the sweetest. Her family was the best, they treated them like family not people with royal status.

Rose's mother gave her some cheese that she made by hand. What makes it so special because it was so expensive in the states. Devora already had made a plan to make mac & cheese after a shower.

Her mac book ringed from the edge of the bed causing the tired 22-year-old to groan. Devora smacked against the keyboard hoping it would answer the call.

"Devoraa!!! BESTIE!"

Vora swiftly lifts up seeing her best friend's face in the camera.

"BESTIEEE!"

"I haven't talked to you in so damn long! How is going over at Mr. meanie's mansion?"

"it amazing here, excluding him. I don't want to talk about me, let's talk about you! How's Steve and the baby?"

Steve's face popped in the camera, drenched in water, "HI BESTIEEE!"

"HI BESTIEEEE, I miss you guysss!"

"We miss you too. and the baby's going fine."Alexis propped the phone up showing her stomach. Devora gushed at her 8-month pregnant belly.

"AWEEEE. I CAN'T WAIT TO TOUCH IT!"

"Me... and she... Steve...June..."

"Alexis your wifi is ass. Y'all live in a rich castle but have poor wifi. How does that work??" She didn't respond but flips the camera showing the outside-filled endless activities. From bouncy houses to water guns, to little kids running around with bubbles plus a couple of workers enjoying themselves.

"I love you bestie! I have to go! BYEEE"

"I lo-"The phone call hung up causing Devora to let out a sad sigh. The kids were always fun to be around but when she was herself, it's so boring. The mansion was boring. Vora was feeling homesick from them. "-ove you too."

After her shower, Devora was in the kitchen making from scratch mac and cheese. "Add a little bit of this.." She mumbled to her self dumping a whole measuring cup of cheese on top of the already cheesy pasta. Her tongue poked out a bit while she spread the cheese across the pan.

"I didn't know you did that when you're focused." James's deep voice said from the side of her. She glanced at him for a second then return her gaze at the dish.

"Because your head is always stuck up your ass."

James took a deep sigh, "Could you just stop with the smartness and backtalk for one damn minute." She bent over placing the pan in the oven feeling his eyes on her ass.

"Stop being so mean and I'll stop. Now quit looking at my ass, I'm trying to cook."

As James walked past her, his huge hand smacks against her ass cheek roughly. Devora quickly stands up clutching her now throbbing cheek."Ow!"

"No, I'm good. Thanks for the suggestion though." He winked opening the refrigerator door. "What are you doing up? It's late."

"Since you just have to be in my business.." Vora leaned against the counter. James took a sip of his juice, "Your business is my business, I thought I made that clear."

"Whatever, anyhow I got some good cheese from R-..." Devora mentally cursed at how she almost gave Declan's secret away. Bucky raised an eyebrow which made her nervous thinking he caught on. "Rome. Yeah, Rome. Alexis and Steve sent it in as a gift because it's so expensive in the states."

James sat the cup down, coming closer to her."Is that so?"

Devora cleared her throat. 'Damn I talk too much. She thought to herself. "That is so Mister." James did that hovering thing like earlier but this she wasn't intimated.

"Do I make you nervous?"

She giggles mushing his face away from hers." Mr. President get away from me."

He laughs leaning against the counter beside her. He laughed like literally laughed. Devora looked at him like he grew three heads. He looked at her confused.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"You laughed. I need to pinch myself to wake up to see if I'm dreaming."

"So you dream about me?"

"No so don't flatter yourself, mister president."

"So you do."

"No now hush because you disturbing the peace and quiet I had in here while I cooked." Devora implied while picking up trash she had left on the counter. Surprisingly James started to help her clean up.

"You didn't have to Mr.President."

"I want to and quit calling me Mr.President. It feels like you're teasing me every time you say it."

"I mean what else am I supposed to say? I don't know your name and I didn't bother to ask the kids because I simply didn't care what it was."

James placed a hand on his chest, "Ouch why you gotta be so harsh?"

"I'm not being harsh sir, just being real with you. If you don't like it then find another babysitter."Devora shrugged throwing away some trash from the counter. James grabbed her hand pulling Vora to his chest.

"I don't want another one, having you is perfect."

Devora tried to keep the smile from forming on her face but what he said made her feel special. She couldn't help it and smiled anyway. "You have a smooth way with words. You flirt."

She pulled back, picking up the last of the trash. "I can't help it when you're always looking so good." James compliment watching her every move. It got quiet for a minute because she didn't know what to say.

Devora hoped that the niceness would stay and not disappear overnight. Being nice really suited him. The timer went off signaling the macaroni was finished.

"My name is James."

She pulled the pan out of the oven"Hmm?"

"My name is James Buchanan Barnes but you can call me Bucky." He watched her sit the pan on top of the stove. She reached up to grab some plates but struggled a bit. Bucky came from behind, grabbing the plate with ease. "You know I can get the maids to come do this for us. "

She shook her head, taking the plates out of his hands. "That's uncalled for when we been in here the whole time. My mom taught me to do it myself and not be lazy about anything and to reply to what you said. Your name fits you, I like it." She dipped herself a spoonful of macaroni. "Bucky do you want some?"

Bucky was mesmerized by the way his name flowed from her lips, "Yeah I want some." She beamed at the fact he wanted to try her food. She scooped him up some placing it on another plate. "Your mother sounds like a wise and good woman."

"She is. That one time when my Dad and I cooked random dishes in the kitchen, my mom got so mad at us when we didn't clean up behind ourselves. She told me, "Always clean after yourself. Never expect someone to do it for you. You are not a lazy woman."

"Are they still alive?"

She giggled as they both sat down at the island. "Yes, Bucky they are still alive. My parents are enjoying their time with me being away since I moved out to come here."

"You lived with your parents before you came here?"

"Bucky we can talk about some other time okay? I want to eat before my food gets cold." Devora pointed at the food, Bucky sigh wanting to know more about her but did what she asked. "Fine, I'll wait until another time."

He picked up the fork but she took it out of his hand. He looked at her puzzled, "How am I suppose to eat?"

"Let me feed you the first bite."

The way Devora looked at Bucky aroused him so much. Her boldness caught him completely off guard."Okay..."

"Crap I didn't mean to weird you out. Your beard hair is so perfect and I don't want you to mess it up by getting cheese on it."

Bucky crinkled his nose in happiness."Oh, you like my beard?"

"Yes, I admit. I love it." She dipped his fork in the mac and cheese. It was still hot so Devora blew on it a bit. Bucky pressed his lips together watching her's curve into an o-shape. Everything about her excited him. Vora watched him eat the food from the fork while her soft hand was placed under his chin.

The macaroni tasted like heaven in his mouth, Bucky let out a little groan while he chewed. Devora looked at him in worry.

"What? What is it? Is it nasty?"

Bucky shook his head with a smile, "No this is really good. You are an excellent cook."

"Thank you, means a lot coming from your mean ass."

"I'm not mean."

"Sure."

"All these amazing flavors hitting my mouth at once, what is that?"

"It's seasoning Bucky..."

"What is that?" He looked at her like a lost little kid. Devora snickered sitting down her fork. "It's all those 'amazing flavors that are hitting your mouth at once' "

"Ha Ha Ha you're so funny."

"Hehehe you think so? I'd say I'm pretty hilarious."

The two laughed at her little joke. It was a comfortable silence after their chuckling. Bucky was done eating while Devora finished up.

"Do my kids hate me?"

His sudden outburst baffled her."Huh?"

"Do my kids hate me as their father?"

She wiped her mouth with a napkin, "No they love you. It's just you're not letting them enjoy their childhood. I know about the image to uphold but kids will be kids. They deserve all the love and care from you. Bucky you're going to miss them when they grow up and leave the nest."

Bucky ran his hand through his hair."When my ex-wife left, it was hard on me and I just felt like they blamed me for her leaving. I'm just doing them how my father did me. I turned out just fine-"

"Buchanan you and your children are two different people. You are their parent, not your dad so you raise them differently. They do not blame you for anything. Melanie is 2 years old and knows her alphabet all the way up to the letter L. Declan wants to be better at building things. Roman wants to be a famous basketball player to bring recognition to Romania. Sophie wants to be everything, she such a smart little girl. Bucky it's sad that I know all of that and you only know their birthday. I can only do so much until they need their dad. You can be a parent that cares but don't be so strict. Let them experience things."

Bucky looked at Devora while she talked about his children. Her eyes twinkled with affection as she relays information about them. That's what hooked him on her line, she genuinely cared about the kids. "I'm going to do better, I'm going to make sure from now on they're happy."

"Don't just shower them with gifts, do that plus actually hanging out with them when you're not busy. Make time for them okay?"

"Okay I will, I'm going to make it up to them."

Devora yawned a bit, "I'm tired so I'm going to head to be. I had a great time being down here with you." She got up from the chair, placing both their dirty dish in the sink then walked towards the door.

He got up following her."Devora."

She stopped turning around to face him. "Yes, Bucky?"

"Tomorrow can I take you to my favorite spot? It could be like a picnic."

"Okay, that sounds nice. Should I make the snacks?"

Bucky smiled."Yes please."

Devora gave him a smile back.

"Anything for you."

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yall this shit took all fucking day but I hope you guys like it because went into more depth with this one!

part 3 on the way! hopefully, it will be out tomorrow.

until then

stay slutty my friends.

[declangraham]

Basics

✘What is your full name? What is your character’s full name?

Declan Nathaniel Graham

✘When and where was your character born?

On September 12th, 1986, Declan Nathaniel Graham was born in the Mirror Lake Hospital to Aideen and Quinn Graham. He was born four years after Nessa Graham, and three years before Siobhan Graham.

✘Who are your character’s parents? What are their names? What did they do for a living? What were they like?

Declan didn’t know his parents for too long. He knew his mother Aideen was a daycare worker. Aideen was a soft woman who liked to live down on earth with her children. She didn’t day dream. She kept up with the bills, she did the house keeping, and she took care of the children. She loved her children more than anything in the world, and unknown to Declan her love for her children is what led her to her grave.

Quinn originally had not wanted to be a father. He had thought being a father was a waste of time and money, but when he fell in love with Aideen, he wanted to give her everything that she wanted- that included children. When they had children, Quinn took care of them, and he loved that they were part Aideen. However, he didn’t quite feel bonded to them the way that Aideen seemed to feel. With her passing, Quinn felt that he could not give them the life that Aideen imagined, and he moved back to Ireland with his parents so they would have a female figure in their life.

✘Does your character have any siblings? What were they like? Were they close? Declan had four siblings. He only knew about Siobhan and Nessa before he was kinapped. Siobhan was extroverted like Declan, and so they often played together and picked on Nessa a little. They had the best bond though Declan did try to include Nessa when she didn’t have her nose in a book. One can read more about his family on his family page. 

✘Where in the city does your character live? What kind of abode do they live in?

Declan lives in uptown in the Buchanan home. It is a very large two story home with a large attic and basement bedroom. There are six bedrooms (including the basement bedroom), three bathrooms, and an attic library.

✘What is your character’s occupation?

Landscaper

✘Write a full physical description of your character. You might want to consider factors such as height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

The first thing every single person who meets Declan notices is the thick burn scar around his neck. It is a raw pink color that is often difficult to ignore and miss. As quick as he can, Declan will usually try to draw someone’s attention to literally anything else from the oval shape of his face, his green eyes, his messy red leaning auburn hair, or to rough beard that emphasizes his sharp jaw.

At 5′11″ Declan’s height doesn’t stand out, but it’s his muscles that seem strange. As a scientist, one would think that he’d be a little soft, but Declan has massive and very toned tan muscles after years of working in the fields.  His weight is high for his height (165 LBS), but almost all of that is muscle.

Once someone gets closer they might notice the lion tattoo on the inside of his arm, or the bird tattoo on the back of his shoulder. They might also notice the rest of his scars like the cigarette burns, the branded S on his side, and so many of the others. They might also notice the multitude of freckles that litter all over his body.

✘What social class does your character belong to? Are they rich or poor? Middle class? What was their childhood social class?

Declan grew up in the lower middle class, but now he has a working poor income.

✘Does your character have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

He is allergic to nickle and has a weak leg.

✘Is your character right- or left-handed?

Right

✘What does your character’s voice sound like?

Growly and low

✘What words and/or phrases does your character overuse.

"Mmmm”, “Glad to help”, “Okay”, “I’m busy”

✘What kind of magic does your character mostly use?

Declan manipulates plants all day while he works.

✘Does your character have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Declan will sometimes go quiet unless someone specifically acknowledges him in a conversation. He also tends to zone out if someone is talking about something he doesn’t care about. He also has a habit of being honest and asking to leave if someone is talking to him when he’s trying to do something. 

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Costume Contest

Hey guys !! Below the read more is the whole list of costumes and another list for the couples costume (platonic pairs specified for their own category). If we’re missing any or have made a mistake, please let us know. You can find the voting form here. You must put five choices for each for the point system to work. The winners will be announced next week !!

Adabella Skeeter - Rose (Titanic)

Adeline Mulciber - Velma (Scooby Doo)

Aiden Wolffe - Cowboy

Alastair Watson - Steve Rogers / Captain America (Marvel)

Albus Potter - James Bond (James Bond)

Alexander Hawthorne - Sailor (V-J Day in Times Square)

Alice Longbottom II - Princess Bubblegum (Adventure Time)

Amara Bones - Peter Pan (Peter Pan)

Anthony Rosier - Flynn Rider (Tangled)

Archer Selwyn - Spider-Man (Spider-Man)

Ariadne McLaggen - Lola (Looney Tunes)

Ariella Belefleur - Anna (Frozen)

Aryana Robins - Shego (Kim Possible)

Ash Rookwood - Gardener

August Fawley - Werewolf

Aurora Claremont - Bunny

Avalon Mulciber - Megara (Hercules)

Benjamin Ollivander - Flynn Rider (Tangled)

Bentley Lockhart - Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes)

Brianna Avery - Mary Sanderson (Hocus Pocus)

Caleb Cresswell - Ash Ketchum (Pokemon)

Callista McGonagall - Harley Quinn (Suicide Squad)

Camille McGonagall - Mrs. Smith (Mr & Mrs Smith)

Candice Cresswell - Morticia Addams (Addams Family)

Casey Abrams - Sally (Nightmare Before Christmas)

Caspian Berrycloth - Poseidon (Mythology)

Cassius Cresswell - George Washington

Cecily Prewett - Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)

Celestina Shacklebolt - Playboy Bunny

Charles Villiers - Gomez Addams (Addams Family)

Charlotte Watson - Mia (La La Land)

Chase Sayre - Burt Macklin (Parks & Rec)

Clara Arquette - Captain America (Marvel)

Colm McCarthy - Flash (Zootopia)

Darcy Mulciber - Loki (Marvel)

Declan Rowland - Stanley Ipkiss (The Mask)

Delilah Flume - Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Dev MacMillan - Devil

Diana Rosier - Rapunzel (Tangled)

Dominic Whitehorn - Golden Snitch

Elaine Greengrass - Belle (Beauty & the Beast)

Electra Carrow - Daisy Buchanan (Great Gatsby)

Elena Flores - Baby (Dirty Dancing)

Elide Weasley - Cactus

Elijah Nolan - JD (Heathers) 

Elisaveta Hagen - Queen

Elizabeth Greenwood - Veronica (Heathers) 

Elsa Lestrange - Snow Queen

Ember Fortescue - Ice Cream

Emma Pickering - Elphaba (Wicked)

Evan Parkinson - Cowboy

Everett Pickering - Dr. John Watson (Sherlock Holmes) 

Ezra Bishop - Fiyero (Wicked)

Finley Murray - Marty McFly (Back to the Future)

Fletcher Duke - Nightwing (DC Comics)

Frank Longbottom - Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas)

Freya Avery - Winnie Sanderson (Hocus Pocus)

Gabriel Larkin - Jack (Titanic)

Grace Turner - Spider-Gwen (Spider-Man)

Gwendolyn Hawkes - Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas)

Harley Burke - Mabel (Gravity Falls)

Hazel MacDougal - Rachel Green (Friends)

Hudson Burke - Dipper (Gravity Falls)

Hugo Granger-Weasley - Wally (Where’s Wally?)

Isabelle Crawford - Scorpion (Mortal Kombat)

James Ashcroft - Steve Harrington (Stranger Things)

James Potter - Firefighter

Jasper Locklear - Romeo (Romeo + Juliet)

Jaxon DuQuan - The Invisible Man

Jonah Finch - Cosmo (Fairly Odd Parents)

Josephine Goldstein - Squirrel Girl (Marvel)

Joshua Selwyn - Baseball Player / Pitcher

Julia Kominek - Bonnie Parker

June Finch - Wanda (Fairly Odd Parents)

Katherine Robertson - A Phoenix

Kristoff Flynn - Johnny (Dirty Dancing)

Laurel Ollivander - Pink Power Ranger (Power Rangers)

Lena Macmillan - Wednesday Addams (Addams Family)

Liam Kominek - Joker (Suicide Squad)

Lily Potter - Princess Merida (Brave)

Long Huojin - PT Barnum (The Greatest Showman)

Lorcan Scamander - Clyde Barrow

Lucia Rodriguez - America Chavez / Miss America (Marvel)

Lucienne Wolffe - The Mad Hatter (Alice in Wonderland)

Lucy Weasley - Cruella DeVil (101 Dalmatians)

Lyra Malfoy - Juliet (Romeo + Juliet)

Lysander Scamander - 1/2 of Beer Pong

Lysandra Rowle - Flower

Mackenzie Finnigan-Thomas - Dalmatian

Maeve O’Hare - Elastigirl (The Incredibles)

Manon Flamel - Sarah Sanderson (Hocus Pocus)

Marcus Carson - Inspector Gadget (Inspector Gadget)

Margot Fontaine - Alice Kingsleigh (Alice in Wonderland)

Matthias Vallois - Kristoff (Frozen)

Meredith Wayfelle - Violet Beauregarde (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

Michael Thorne - Jon Snow (Game of Thrones)

Milo Fox - Peter’s Shadow (Peter Pan)

Molly Weasley - Nurse (V-J Day in Times Square)

Mortimer Claremont - Milo Thatch (Atlantis)

Natalie Davies - Red Riding Hood (Red Riding Hood)

Natalya Dolohova - Quidditch Player 

Nesta Greenwood - Anastasia (Anastasia)

Nile Harb - Burt (Mary Poppins)

Octavia Coleman - Cher Horowitz (Clueless)

Odette Flume - Janet Snakehole (Parks & Rec)

Orion Yaxley - Danny Zuko (Grease)

Peggy Carson - Peggy Carter (Marvel)

Pepper Rosewood - White Angel

Pippa Rosewood - Black Angel

Penelope Hawthorne - Ariel (The Little Mermaid)

Perseus Mulciber - Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid)

Poppy Zabini - 1/2 of Beer Pong

Reid Anderson - Sailor Moon (Sailor Moon)

Rhiannon Prewett - Persephone (Mythology)

Rosalie Fleur - Samara (The Ring)

Rose Granger-Weasley -  Beyoncé

Scorpius Malfoy - Skeleton

Sebastian Nott - Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes)

Seraphina - Sandy (Grease)

Seung Krum - Baseball Player / Catcher

Skye MacDougal-Ollivander - Rapunzel (Tangled)

Sofia Clarke - Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins)

Tallulah Abbott - Patrick Star (Spongebob Squarepants)

Teddy Lupin - James Ashcroft

Theodore Dubanowski - Hunter (Red Riding Hood)

Theodore Oliver - Green Soldier (Toy Story)

Theseus McLaggen - Mr. Smith (Mr & Mrs Smith)

Tiberius Flume - Error 404 Costume Not Found

Tobias Atwell - Hugh Hefner 

Toby Anderson - Sebastian (La La Land)

Verity Nott - Nancy Wheeler (Stranger Things)

Victoire Weasley - Cinderella (Cinderella)

Vivian Chang - Spongebob Squarepants (Spongebob Squarepants)

Wesley Martin - Shaggy (Scooby Doo)

William Ashcroft - Hades (Mythology)

pair costumes

Adabella Skeeter & Gabriel Larkin - Rose & Jack (Titanic)

Adeline Mulciber & Wesley Martin - Velma & Shaggy (Scooby Doo)

Aiden Wolffe & Evan Parkinson - Cowboys 

Alastair Watson & Peggy Carson - Steve Rogers & Peggy Carter (Marvel) - platonic

Alexander Hawthorne & Molly Weasley - Sailor & Nurse ( V-J Day in Times Square)

Anthony & Diana Rosier - Flynn Rider & Rapunzel (Tangled)

Ariella Belefleur & Matthias Vallois - Anna & Kristoff (Frozen)

Ash Rookwood & Lysandra Rowle - Gardener & Flower - platonic

Benjamin Ollivander & Skye MacDougal-Ollivander - Rapunzel & Flynn RIder (Tangled)

Bentley Lockhart & Everett Pickering - Sherlock Holmes & Dr. John Watson (Sherlock Holmes) - platonic

Callista McGonagall-Kominek & Liam Kominek - Harley Quinn & Joker (Suicide Squad)

Casey Abrams & Frank Longbottom - Sally & Jack Skellington (Nightmare Before Christmas)

Charles Villiers & Candice Cresswell - Gomez & Morticia Addams (Addams Family) 

Chase Sayre & Odette Flume - Burt Macklin & Janet Snakehole (Parks & Rec) - platonic

Dominic Whitehorn & Natalya Dolohova - Snitch & Quidditch Player - platonic

Elizabeth Greenwood & Elijah Nolan - Veronica & JD (Heathers)

Emma Pickering & Ezra Bishop - Elphaba & Fiyero (Wicked)

Grace Turner & Archer Selwyn - Spider-Gwen & Spider-Man (Spider-Man)

Harley Burke & Hudson Burke - Mabel & Dipper (Gravity Falls) - platonic

James Ashcroft & Verity Nott - Steve Harrington & Nancy Wheeler (Stranger Things)

James Potter & Mackenzie Finnigan-Thomas - Firefighter & Dalmatian

Jasper Locklear & Lyra Malfoy - Romeo & Juliet (Romeo + Juliet) - platonic 

Jonah & June Finch - Cosmo & Wanda (Fairly Odd Parents) - platonic

Joshua Selwyn & Seung Krum - Pitcher & Catcher / Baseball Players

Kristoff Flynn & Elena Flores - Johnny & Baby (Dirty Dancing) - platonic

Lorcan Scamander & Julia Kominek - Bonnie & Clyde 

Lysander Scamander & Poppy Zabini - Beer Pong - platonic

Milo Fox & Amara Bones - Peter Pan & His Shadow (Peter Pan) - platonic

Nile Harb & Sofia Clarke - Burt & Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins) - platonic

Orion Yaxley & Seraphina MacAuley - Danny & Sandy (Grease)

Perseus Mulciber & Penelope Hawthorne - Prince Eric and Ariel (The Little Mermaid)

Pippa Rosewood & Pepper Rosewood - Black & White Angels - platonic

Sebastian Nott & Ariadne McLaggen - Bugs Bunny & Lola (Looney Tunes)

Tallulah Abbott & Vivian Chang - Spongebob & Patrick (Spongebob Squarepants) - platonic

Theodore Dubanowski & Natalie Davies (ft. Apolline) - Hunter & Red Riding Hood (ft. Wolf)

Theseus McLaggen & Camille McGonagall - Mr & Mrs Smith (Mr & Mrs Smith) - platonic

Tobias Atwell & Celestina Shacklebolt - Hugh Hefner & Playboy Bunny

Toby Anderson & Charlotte Watson - Sebastian & Mia (La La Land)

[crochetedblorbos]

"I was wondering if you...would...help me kill someone."

Character Name: Dr. Annie Walker

Fandom: Realms of Peril & Glory: Liminal London [Podcast]

Played By: Shamani Bundell

Yarn Used: Dress/Shoes/Hair: Loops & Threads Soft Classic - Black Skin: CraftSmart Value - White Lips: CraftSmart Value - Tomato

Basic pattern here.

I have yet to hear Shamani voice a character I didn’t want to hug at least a little bit, and Annie is no exception.I have yet to hear Shamani voice a character I didn’t want to hug at least a little bit, and Annie is no exception. She's just been through so much and she doesn't deserve any of it, and every time it looks like she's going to get at least something approximating a happy ending...ugh. At least she got one dance and one kiss, right?

Annie went WAY off the beaten path, and deviates from the standard pattern as follows:

Dress: Okay, this was actually a lot of fun. For the first time, I did the skirt part first! I wanted it to be a kind of classy, elegant ballgown of the sort that Annie’s goth little heart would thrill to and Chantal’s innate fashion sense would approve of, so I used a shell stitch. The pattern is as follows:

Skirt: Ch 79. R1: Sc in second ch from hook, [skip next 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch] 12 times, skip next 2 ch, 5dc in next ch, skip next 2 ch, join to first sc (13 sc, 65 dc). R2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same st, [skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next sc] 12 times, skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, sl st in third ch (13 sc, 65 dc). R3: Ch 2, [hdc in next 11 st, inv dec] 6 times, sl st in first hdc (72 hdc). R4: Ch 1, [sc in first st, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next st, skip next 2 st] 12 times, sl st in first sc (12 sc, 60 dc). R5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same st, [skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next sc] 11 times, skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, sl st in third ch (12 sc, 60 dc). R6: Ch 2, [hdc in next 10 st, inv dec] 6 times, sl st in first hdc (66 hdc). R7: Ch 1, [sc in first st, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next st, skip next 2 st] 11 times, sl st in first sc (11 sc, 55 dc). R5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same st, [skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next sc] 10 times, skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, sl st in third ch (11 sc, 55 dc). R7: Ch 2, [hdc in next 9 st, inv dec] 6 times, sl st in first hdc (60 hdc). R8: Ch 1, [sc in first st, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next st, skip next 2 st] 10 times, sl st in first sc (10 sc, 50 dc). R9: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same st, [skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next sc] 9 times, skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, sl st in third ch (10 sc, 50 dc). R10: Ch 2, [hdc in next 8 st, inv dec] 6 times, sl st in first hdc (54 hdc). R11: Ch 1, [sc in first st, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next st, skip next 2 st] 9 times, sl st in first sc (9 sc, 45 dc). R12: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same st, [skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next sc] 8 times, skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, sl st in third ch (9 sc, 45 dc). R13: Ch 2, [hdc in next 7 st, inv dec] 6 times, sl st in first hdc (48 hdc). R14: Ch 1, [sc in first st, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next st, skip next 2 st] 8 times, sl st in first sc (8 sc, 40 dc). R15: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same st, [skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next sc] 7 times, skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, sl st in third ch (8 sc, 40 dc). R16: Ch 2, [hdc in next 6 st, inv dec] 6 times, sl st in first hdc (42 hdc). R17: Ch 1, [sc in first st, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next st, skip next 2 st] 7 times, sl st in first sc (7 sc, 35 dc). R18: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same st, [skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next sc] 6 times, skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, sl st in third ch (7 sc, 35 dc). R19: Ch 2, [hdc in next 5 st, inv dec] 6 times, sl st in first hdc (36 hdc). R20: Ch 1, [sc in first st, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next st, skip next 2 st] 6 times, sl st in first sc (6 sc, 30 dc). R21: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same st, [skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, 5 dc in next sc] 5 times, skip next 2 st, sc in middle dc of shell, skip next 2 st, sl st in third ch (6 sc, 30 dc). R22: Ch 2, hdc in front loop of each st around, sl st in first hdc (36 hdc). R23: Ch 1, sc in back loop of each st around, sl st in first sc (36 sc).

Bodice: I picked up the pattern as if R23 was R42 at that point and mostly continued as normal. I did try to give her a sweetheart neckline, though, so when I got to a point where I judged the plunge of the collar would come in, I switched to the skin color, did 3 sc in back loops, switched back to the dress color, 1 sc, back to skin, 3 sc in back loops, and resume dress color for remainder of round. The next round I just did expanded the stretch of skin by one stitch on either side and continued to do so until I reached the natural end of the dress.

When I reached the neck, I actually stuffed her from the bottom up. I then sewed on a base that was, essentially, your basic circle with a ripple effect on the outer rim because I had hoped it would make the skirt appear to billow. I don’t think it worked exactly the way I intended, but it works well enough.

And speaking of things that didn’t work exactly the way I intended but worked well enough…

…I put a magnet in Annie’s right shoulder blade, so she and Declan can share a dance in the closest approximation of proper ballroom frame that can be achieved through half-remembered long-ago lessons and a single YouTube video tutorial.

Head: I did what I did with Alice and stitched Annie’s scalp in her hair color, then used the loop method to attach hair all around her hairline. Once I had done that, I experimented with gathering it into a bun but settled for a high ponytail because it wasn’t quite long enough. I tried to give her a little bit of blood trickling out of the corner of her mouth, too. And the eyes…red (well, dark pink) just seemed too clichéed, so I went with gold.

Arms: You know those frilly off-the-shoulder sleeves you see on fantasy ball gowns? That’s what I was going for here. I did the arms in the skin color all the way up, but I did the round next from last in front loops only and the last one in back loops only. I then joined the dress yarn to the front loops of that round, sc in each loop around, joined, and then did two shells, one on either side…more or less.

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~*  THE PEOPLE OF LYONS  *~

This list will be updated with the new profiles and such, so just keep checking back here. Make sure to follow everyone on this list. :) 

It’s divided by race and what not to try and make everything easier. 

HUMANS --

Darren Caldwell :: 

Freddie Ellis :: 

Holden Gerard :: https://holdenhunts.tumblr.com/

Rahab Stone :: https://rarafights.tumblr.com/

Gwendolyn Sloan :: https://gwen-versus-ghosts.tumblr.com

Douglas Hawkins :: https://dougiedothedougie.tumblr.com/

Chip Hawkins :: https://runfromchip.tumblr.com/

Sabrina Fitzgerald :: https://brina-dreams.tumblr.com/

Albany Hale :: https://what-the-albanyhale.tumblr.com/

Farouk Alaoui :: https://alaouiallday.tumblr.com/

Fletcher Conway :: 

Elijah Ranford :: https://elijah-ranford.tumblr.com/

WARLOCKS -- 

Esha Khatri ::  https://high-lady-esha.tumblr.com

Nate Collins :: https://nateneedscoffee.tumblr.com/

Sophie Collins :: https://thespectacularsophie.tumblr.com/

Lukas Haas :: 

Hassan Mafous :: https://happilyhassan.tumblr.com/

Tristan Renaud :: https://tristan-the-demoniste.tumblr.com/

Natasha Fitzgerald :: https://djnashmoneyz.tumblr.com/

Joey Buchanan :: https://seasonof-joey.tumblr.com/

Maisie Collins :: https://maisierescues.tumblr.com/

Erena Heiss :: https://erena-at-your-service.tumblr.com/

Theodore Santiago :: https://practical-theo.tumblr.com/

WEREWOLVES -- 

Oliver Lee :: https://ollieee.tumblr.com

Mirabella Prescott :: https://hungrylike-mimi.tumblr.com

Ambrose Prescott :: https://beastamong-ambrose.tumblr.com/

Oscar Watson :: https://101ozzys.tumblr.com/

Daniella Gill :: http://daniandthedoggos.tumblr.com/

Frankie Nakajima :: https://frankiehowls.tumblr.com/

Roman Conway :: 

Daphne Park :: https://daphne-has-a-cute-new-blog.tumblr.com/

Adelaide Hale :: https://ohhale-addy.tumblr.com/

VAMPIRES --

Campbell Holiday :: https://interview-withcampbell.tumblr.com/

Vic Lafayette :: https://thirtydaysof-vic.tumblr.com/

Sawyer Armstrong :: https://sawyer-eh.tumblr.com/

Ramona Armstrong :: https://theramonawitchproject.tumblr.com/

Matthew Papadore :: https://papadore-pureblood.tumblr.com/

Zachary Valentine :: 

Milo Kim :: https://milo-isnt-here-right-now.tumblr.com/

Declan Sloan :: https://detective-dec.tumblr.com/

SUPERNATURALS --

 Lily Monroe :: 

Aodh e Chauvaune :: https://aodh-b-c.tumblr.com/

Braydon Leigh :: https://damntricksyleigh.tumblr.com/

Isaac Yoon :: https://hail-issac.tumblr.com/

Catriona O’Riagain :: https://seelie-catriona.tumblr.com/

Fallon Dean :: https://fallingfor-fallon.tumblr.com/

Nabi ‘Veronica’ Gu :: https://nabi-9tail.tumblr.com/

Ella Moriarty :: https://thelittle-ella.tumblr.com

Levi Lawrence :: https://levis-laws.tumblr.com

Eliot Lawrence :: https://eliotisdonewithyourshit.tumblr.com

Abigail Lawrence :: https://theamazingabbylawrence.tumblr.com/

Hiram Blackwood :: https://god-of-hiram.tumblr.com/

Nesryn Diaz :: https://nesryn-hexenbiest-diaz.tumblr.com/

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the following characters have 48 hours to please post or their roles will be reopened. if you need a hiatus, you must contact an admin before placing yourself on the hiatus list in discord.

declan whitlock

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agrippina borgin, tristin mulciber

lorcan d’eath, regulus black

amycus carrow, emmett mckinnon, arache nott, riley wood, joshua prescott, callahan creed, malaki king, yasiel baptist, fenrir greyback

octavian borgin, markus scarrs

sirius black, bonnie blake, ethan buchanan, maxine flint

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the following are on HIATUS and are cleared from activity check:

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[byt-glee]

Hey, guys! We’re continuing prep for sectionals this week...specifically working hard in the paint on “Kids in America”, so niners and sophomores...get ready to really break out your dancing shoes and...ditch that extra soda at lunch, because I’m not nearly in the mood to deal with all the ridiculousness and screaming. That aside, this week is going to be an interesting week...and it’s one of my favorite assignments, because it gives you the opportunity to talk to and work with someone you maybe haven’t met before...or maybe try something different with a friend! The possibilities are endless!

This week is duets week! I’m going to read out the list...and from that point forward...you can pair up, discuss do whatever! Oh, and there’s one group of three, because we have an odd number!

Mary Rose Wilde ( 10 ) , Neville Finstock ( 11 ) Viola Boyd ( 12 ) , Alexa Santamaria ( 12 ) Kendrick Padilla ( 11 ) , Heather Kaplan ( 12 ) Reid Bell ( 9 ) , Lucas Hamilton ( 9 ) Spencer Porter ( 12 ) , Elsa Vogel ( 11 ) Brett Talbot ( 12 ) , Lexus Schuyler ( 9 ) Kyson Shaw ( 12 ) , Stevie Evans ( 10 ) Lenora Buchanan ( 12 ) , Cheryl Lopez ( 11 ) Mason McCarthy ( 12 ) , Leighton Mitchell ( 11 ) Happy Rhodes ( 11 ) , Sadie James ( 12 ) Galilea Russo ( 10 ) , Forrest Lahey ( 10 ) Rasha Zuabi ( 12 ) , Quill Adams ( 11 ) Kiki Dunbar ( 11 ) , Ginny Reed ( 11 ) Charlie James ( 11 ) , Alistair Moody ( 11 ) Max Meeks ( 11 ) , Hilary Saunders ( 11 ) Raquel Corcoran ( 9 ) , Connor Dunbar ( 11 ) Sydney Evans ( 12 ) , Jordi Pacini ( 11 ) Declan Guthrie ( 9 ) , Camden Karlow ( 9 ) Jane Hayward ( 12 ) , Gavin Hunt ( 9 ) Carlos Puckerman ( 11 ) , Cass Andrews ( 11 ) Charity Jones ( 12 ) , Sora-Skye Stilinski ( 11 ) Val Lacoste ( 12 ) , Priss McCall ( 11 ) Rowena Leighton ( 11 ) , Damian Hawk ( 11 ) Kendall Hunt ( 11 ) , Chloe Langdon ( 9 ) CJ King ( 11 ) , Vanellope Corcoran ( 11 ) Cheyene Jiminez ( 9 ) , Dante Rizzoli ( 9 ) Shay Powers ( 12 ) , Elias Song ( 11 ) Toni Kerwin ( 11 ) , Ronnie Prince ( 11 ) Oliver Christensen ( 9 ) , Keanu Clearwater ( 11 ) Joella Kelly ( 11 ) , Frankie Hollingsworth ( 12 ) Severus Potter ( 11 ) , Chanel Raeken ( 12 ) Irena Baker ( 12 ) , Kyle Monroe ( 11 ) Henry Clarke ( 9 ) , Wilson Kennedy ( 11 ) Jett Manning ( 12 ) , Yael Baron ( 12 ) Soleil McCain ( 11 ) , Kamila Wojcik ( 10 ) Sophie Branstad ( 9 ) , Hayes Mareau ( 11 ) Sailor Evans ( 10 ) , Cassie James ( 9 ) Violet Boyd ( 12 ) , Madison McCarthy ( 12 ) Elijah Armstrong ( 9 ) , Ember Stevens ( 11 ) Corey Bryant ( 12 ) , Nym Chu ( 10 ) Faline Cherry ( 12 ) , Moana Rivera ( 12 ) Cheri Ashford ( 12 ) , Angie Jeremiah ( 12 ) Lola Pacini ( 12 ) , Clover Martin ( 12 ) Harry Knox ( 11 ) , Fleur Amari ( 12 ) Lori Rohr ( 10 ) , Chandler Byers ( 11 ) Wren Stout ( 12 ) , Liam Dunbar ( 12 ) Andy Hopper ( 11 ) , Rylee Pillsbury ( 9 ) Saad Al’Maliki ( 12 ) , Georgia Rose Duval ( 12 ) Chip Dale ( 10 ) , Monica Dellin ( 10 ) Suede Porter ( 12 ) , Garrett Sterling ( 12 ) Diego Montoya ( 12 ) , Maribel Pacini ( 11 ) Bella Rizzoli ( 10 ) , Savannah Miller ( 11 ) Avonlea Turner ( 11 )  Layla Mitchell ( 11 ) , Camren Martin ( 9 ) Christina Byers ( 9 ) , Scarlett Cardinal-Hollingsworth ( 12 ) Lissa Yorke ( 11 ) , Ella Rizzoli ( 10 ) Ophelia Hamilton ( 11 ) , Autumn Mackenzie ( 11 ) Isabelle Parrish ( 12 ) , Sarah Puckerman ( 11 )

 Stacey Evans ( 10 )  Alyson Vanderwilde ( 12 )

[rauliskafan]

A Hard Lesson in Vanity: Chapter 7

Authors’ Note: Happy Thursday, lovely readers!!! Now that the verdict is in, what exactly is Eve Selby’s next move? And will Rafael get caught in the crossfire? Read on to find out!!! @vintagemichelle91 and I hope that you enjoy!!!

          “Hermosa? Are you sure you don’t mind?”

           Ducking into a corner of Forlini’s with his phone pressed to his cheek and a finger in his free ear, Rafael waited for Natalia’s answer, his heart sliding some when his wife released a heavy sigh.

           “I can come right home if you want,” he continued.

           “No; it’s fine. It’s not as if you have a curfew when I chain you to the bed.” He heard a new sigh slip into the smallest of chuckles, and Rafael relaxed against the wall, his lips curling into a smirk.

           “Could be fun to give that a try,” he teasingly suggested. “I sort of love the idea of submitting to you.”

           “Do you now?” she queried.

           Suddenly the celebration seemed a moot point, and he was ready to catch the first cab en route to Natalia’s embrace.

           “Is everyone there?” his wife asked. “Or… or is it just you and Ms. Selby?”

           He thought he heard her voice hitch in her throat and shook his head while speaking fast.

           “No,” he said. “Mike. Fin. Liv and Carisi. Even Rollins… the gang’s all here.”

           “Must feel like old times,” Natalia mused. “Have a few drinks. Enjoy yourself. My mother and Trevor might take the girls, and I could do with some down time.”

           “How are our bellezas tonight?” he asked.

           “Violetta tried her trick on Trevor,” Natalia started.

           “Had to help him out when he couldn’t tell the difference?”

           “But she swapped the ribbons,” Natalia answered. “My father is still apologizing to Holly for calling her the wrong name. He’s even offered to pay for all the therapy he’s sure she’s going to need.”

           “He does realize that she’s only five months old, right?” Rafael asked.

           “It’s sweet, Atticus,” Natalia hummed. “Besides, he doesn’t know much about babies.”

           In that instant, he could have made a snide comment about his father-in-law’s globe-trotting adventures while he abandoned two daughters of his own stateside, but Rafael let the matter drop and met Natalia sigh for sigh.

           “It does sound sweet,” he concurred. “You know what, I’ll just call it a night.”

           “No,” Natalia said. “You’ve earned the victory lap. Give… everyone my love.”

           “All of this is thanks to you, hermosa,” he stressed. “Because you made me play nice.”

           His wife paused again, and he started to speak when his soul was relieved by the sound of her light laugh.

           “Will you be the nicest when you finally make your way home to me?” she inquired.

           “Without question, hermosa,” he insisted. “And if you want to try something with one of my ties, then I’m all---”

           “Just get home safe so I can kiss you closer.”

           Natalia punctuated the sentence with the sound of her lips pursed together and smacking through the phone.

           “Te amo,” he said. “I’ll see you soon.”

           “I’ll leave a light on in the window.”

           The call ended. Rafael smiled and returned the phone to his breast pocket. He felt a small grin forming on his face when Carisi rehashed Eve’s prowess in court, and he had to applaud when the detective reached the end of the story.

           “Well told,” Rafael said.

           “And the next round is on me,” Carisi replied.

           Waving towards the bartender, he finished his shot and made sure that Eve had a fresh drink before anyone else. Of that Rafael took note. The other ADA and the detective clinked glasses, and Rafael heard Liv’s voice not too far off until she joined them at the bar.

           “Not bad at all, Ms. Selby,” Liv said. “Nice to see Buchanan backed into a corner.”

           “A tight fit,” Eve joked. “But I got the job done.”

           “That you did,” Liv agreed, and Rafael held his tongue as they toasted, a small part of him feeling as if he was on the outside looking in, recalling memories from school. The short kid only picked for stick ball on Eddie’s say so. Or even at Harvard, something of a token in the scheme of the debate club or mock court. The feeling hardly sat easily in his heart, but this was Eve’s moment and---

           “You were just lucky that Barba came back to play on your team.”

           Fin stuck close to Rollins as she headed towards them with an empty glass in hand.

           “I think you’ve had enough for tonight, Amanda,” he said.

           “I say no, Fin,” Rollins said, helping herself to part of Carisi’s recently purchased round. She drank fast and wiped her mouth with the back of her hand.

           “Wonderful job, Eve,” Rollins continued. “We love one in the win column. Don’t you?”

           For a second, the detective’s eyes shifted towards Carisi. He blushed and pulled on his drink, but Rollins grabbed his hand and gritted her teeth.

           “Is it a win for you too, Sonny?” she asked.

           “Amanda, don’t do this,” he implored.

           “You like her so much?” Rollins challenged. “Make her dinner. See how far that gets you.”

           “Stop,” Carisi warned, and Rafael thought to take her out for some air. But Rollins would not move.

           “Why should I?” she asked. “What the hell am I being punished for? Because Declan came back and wanted to spend some time with Jesse?”

           “So you keep telling me,” Carisi said, standing fast, his stool falling out from under him. “And what was I meant to be to her? Or you?”

           Rollins lip quivered for a second, but just as quickly she bit back her tears.

           “You were meant to be my friend,” Rollins said. “But I’m not so sure about that now.”

           Stumbling backwards, she said it was time to leave as Fin caught her.

           “Think you better come with me,” he said.

           “Want to be alone,” Rollins replied, brushing him off and barreling towards the door. The party sat in silence until Carisi was the first to blink.

           “I better go after her.” A part of Rafael knew that Natalia would be glad to hear that he was following fast, but then the detective turned back to Eve.

           And he took hold of her hand.

           “Sorry,” he started. “Rain check?”

           “Text me later,” Eve said. “So I know you got home safe.”

           With that he was gone, and the others stayed silent until Liv looked to her phone.

           “I need to get back to Noah,” she said, patting Rafael’s arm and then Fin’s before staring down Dodds.

           “What?” the sergeant asked.

           “If you talk to your father, tell him that Noah and I await his swift return.”

           “You know how these conferences are,” Dodds said.

           “Yeah I do.”

           “Hold up, Liv,” Fin said. “I’ll come with. Getting too old for these all-nighters.”

           They waved goodbye, and Dodds glanced at the clock of the wall.

           “I’m out, too,” he said. “Gotta meet Maggie after her dance class. We’re picking out wallpaper for the bedroom tonight.”

           “We?” Rafael queried.

          “What? How fast you forget the nursery.”

          “Not at all,” Rafael said. “But let’s be real; Maggie’s picking out wallpaper. You, my friend, are nodding and smiling.

          “Touché,” Dodds said. “Want to split a cab with me?”

          “I---”

           “No! Have another drink with me!”

           Eve tilted her head to the side and flipped a few locks of her hair over her shoulder.

           “I…” Rafael said. For the smallest of seconds, his eyes drifted down the length of her long legs crossed at the knee. No question about it… she was lovely. In another time… possibly…

           “I have to get home,” Rafael said. “My girls.”

           “I insist on one more,” Eve said. “I need to run something by you real quick.”

           Her flirty demeanor evaporated, and she signaled for two fresh shots before standing tall, her face hardening, and suddenly she was all business again.

           “Guess I have to listen to the boss,” Rafael said. “Go on without me, Mike.”

           “Are you sure?” he asked. “I mean cause… because I can hang here if you need me---”

           “And keep Maggie waiting?” Rafael shot back with a smile. “She’d be mad at me for months. Go. Give her my regards.”

           He tottered slightly as he started to step towards Eve and the table she had snagged in the back as Dodds peered into his eyes.

           “Rafael? Don’t have more than one,” Dodds warned. “Just hear her out and head home to Natalia.”

           “Will do, sergeant,” he said, waving, watching Dodds reluctant to depart. Once he was gone, he returned to Eve and slipped into the booth.

           “Here’s mud in your eye,” Eve said, and they clinked glasses.

           “Salud,” Rafael echoed. “So what’s the topic of conversation?”

           “Topic?” Eve echoed.

           “I’m guessing our next case. Let’s do this.” Maybe it was the liquor or the triumphant high, but he was ready to work with her again. If he had to. After all, she was gifted.

           And he told her as much.

           “Do you really think so?” Eve asked. “Coming from you that means… so much.”

           “As if I’m so---”

           “No, no. Don’t tell yourself short. Everyone’s heard about you sassing a jury. Giving the defense hell. The way… the way you can be so tender and so… so gentle when it comes to your witnesses.”

            After a sip, Eve lowered her glass to the tabletop and stretched her arms across the surface. The tips of her nails just grazed the edges of his, and her hand closed for an instant before Rafael fled from her touch and returned to his drink.

           “Sorry,” Eve said, “Did I embarrass you?”

           “No,” Rafael said, lied, sipping what little that remained at the bottom of his glass and tensing against the leather-backed bench. He expected her to shift back, to laugh it all off as too much alcohol on everyone’s part and turn the conversation back to something like Rollins’ impromptu exit. But again Eve’s hand drifted, her fingers starting to curl around his.

           “I had a tall bill to fill stepping into your shoes,” she said. “Daunting at first. But then…”

           He froze as her nail found his palm, her touch tracing the lines of his hand.

           “But then you handled it with aplomb,” he said.

           “Is that your verdict?” she asked.

           “I’ll defer to the jury,” he quickly said. “They gave you the verdict you wanted most.”

           “For that I’m glad,” Eve said.  A small puff of air left her lips, hitting the hem of his sleeve and just creeping up his arm. 

           “It truly has been something to follow your career,” she went on. “To step into your shoes. Such large shoes to fill.”

           “What of it?” he asked, uncomfortable as he caught her meaning.

           “Add to it these hands! What else is properly proportioned?”

            “Stop,” he said. “We’re not doing this.”

            “What?” she innocently asked. 

          “You know. Look I’ll work with you for as long as I have to. But as for the rest of it I---”

           “Fine,” Eve said, signaling for another round of drinks, and Rafael was parched enough to accept the bitter, icy taste before sliding deeper into the booth…

            … and seeing nothing but her face.

           “Looks like I have a captive audience,” Eve quipped. “And I didn’t even have to tie you up.”

           One of her hands moved tightened around his wrist. She hadn’t tied him down; only Natalia had the charms and the means to do that. He had to get home to her…

           “Maybe I should see if Mike is still waiting for his---”

           “Hold up, Rafael.”

           Eve’s hold turned surprisingly strong, and he found himself fixed to his seat and trapped in the path of her eyes.

           “Eve… do you want to discuss the next case or what?” he weakly asked.

           “Or what?” she echoed. “We’re all good in the courtroom. I knew you’d come back… at the end of your suspension… I’ve wondered how it would play out.”

           Now it wasn’t just her hands; her foot slid up his leg, and Rafael’s vision blurred. In what felt like a second and an hour all at once, Eve was sitting at his side, one of her hands at the small of his back.

           “What… what about Carisi?” Rafael asked.

           “What about him?” Eve challenged.

           “You… I mean you brought him to the dinner party,” he said. “Made Rollins upset.”

           “She shouldn’t be,” Eve chuckled. “Sonny is sweet. But I was just---”

           “Stringing... him... along?” Rafael asked, struggling to speak. “How could you? You know he... he could sit second chair ? And he… he’s my friend. My wife’s friend…”

           “They cook together,” Eve said. “Would you like us to put our own spin on that?”

           Eve winked, and Rafael wished that he had taken Dodds up on his offer. Scrambling from his seat, he tripped over his own feet, having no choice but to fall into Eve’s waiting arms as she kept him from the floor and sighed into his ear.

           “Easy, Rafael,” she purred. “Don’t you trust me?”

           “I… I don’t...  want to call...”

           “Natalia?” Eve asked.

           “Always,” he said, finding her eyes as he nodded his head. “She’s waiting for me.”

           “She’s sort of sweet,” Eve said. “I bet she’ll wait a little longer. And if you’d like someone a little more... sophisticated...”

           The drinks were taking over, his legs like jelly as he scanned her frame, and when his stare settled on her face, he had next to no words.

           “I can help you with that,” Eve promised.

            "No,” he muttered as her lips fell toward his. “Can’t... don’t want to.”

           “Which is it?” Eve asked as she guided him into the night, Rafael’s head growing fuzzier with each step until she patted his cheek.

           “It’s alright, Rafael,” Eve whispered. “I’ll figure out what’s best for both of us.”