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              She has wiped her tears away before he made it to her side, having heard the rustle of the leaves. Did they think she FLED at last? It’s been a day or two of her camping in the forest not that far away from the mansion ( it gets cold here at night ) and now Nick is here. Annoyingly warm. Annoyingly friendly. She draws her chin closer to her knees, arms wrapped tightly around them, and looks away. “I’m okay.” Her life has been turned upside down and she can’t handle it. But she will. SHE WILL. “I just – I like the woods.”

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4.

Listening to my dad just talk on and on and on, he lives the sound of his own voice. He wants things to be his own ideas but I am sorry old man his ideas are useless, nobody wants what he wants anymore “are you done?” looking up at him “I wish you wouldn’t get cheeky with me, I do try” try he says “ok, listen to me. I want to ask you something, it’s playing on my mind. I don’t know how you sleep at night. You may class your first born as your eldest son but I do, I have an older brother. What’s his name?” my dad slammed his pen down “I didn’t want you to go out search for him, leave it as it is. He is no use to us, he lives just fine. You will see it. Go Germany” he’s a real asshole “I will, what’s his name huh? You wanted me to know, I ain’t say shit to your other kids. Do you have any pictures of him?” my dad sat back in his chair “why would I? He is useless to me, I needed normals kids, he just wanted loving and I can’t give that. His name is Adam Davenport, he lives with his mom and they live well ok? Now stop” shaking my head “nah, I won’t stop. I would like to see my oldest brother, you’re one sick man you do know that right? Even if my first born has issues I will love it, I didn’t grow up with love but somehow I bought myself up to love. You gonna die and people are going to be happy you gone, that ain’t no legacy. I am sure you felt the same way with your dad” getting up from the chair “none of you or mom bought me up, I did it myself. Shamefully I lost my mind when I was twenty because you know I had drugs on my lap, I could get anything. Thank you for getting me back together so I can be better person but now I ain’t making that mistake again, I just hope you can change because you don’t have much time to live” I am surprised my dad ain’t trying to beat my ass, but then again he is getting old and maybe he regrets things.

Closing the office door “upsetting your dad again?” my mom said as she walked towards me “when do I ever upset that man? I barely said a word to him, just the truth” my mom is sly too, she knew about this “so uhm, Adam Davenport” my mom sighed out “so you knew but you let him do it, you never ever as a woman said let my eldest brother be with us? He has down syndrome who fucking cares, y’all weak as shit” my mom glared at me in anger “it makes it worse because you knew, I need to buy a new place. I can’t stand to see any of you” my mom clasped her hands together “you have to understand this family, it’s not rainbows and butterflies. You can’t have feelings, it’s all about having an heir. This is what we are waiting for with you” I wanted to laugh, Naomi can’t give shit “I am telling you now, if I have a daughter. She will be the heir, I don’t care for this male shit bullshit. Just admit you failed as a parent, Malik is where sorry? Oh yeah, Vegas for the fifth time falling asleep in someone’s pussy. You two are never parents, who is chasing him? Nalah, I forgot. You just continue to do your nails ok” they both stupid, money hungry assholes.

I got to leave for New Jersey tonight, I have to overlook the real estate there. Before that I need to get myself a coffee, I am tired “Malik, I was just speaking about you” he is finally home after going missing for a few days “about what?” he looks bad “well you know, didn’t know where you was? Why didn’t you say? I was worried at least” Malik chuckled “I was in Vegas, didn’t know anyone cared” he shrugged “well since being back home I am now seeing you’re never here” Malik pointed at him “actually, why are you here?” rubbing the back of my head “because me and the wife aren’t getting along, I don’t want to live with her. You missed it, her father came along. I made dad lie and say I was away, it’s funny what you can make dad do when you find shit about him” sighing out “but anyways, why don’t you come with me New Jersey? You know, can show you the things how it works. I want you to work?” Malik is lazy as shit, he wants to live the life but not work “you know what brother, you can do this” he walked off like I knew he would.

Staring at the boards at Starbucks, I actually might get a Latte. Stuffing my hands in my pockets, there is always a damn queue in this place. Looking down at the sandwiches, I might get a sandwich actually. I am always on the go, in a week I will never stay the full week in Texas, it is hard to run a whole business. I hate meetings though, my dad is better at that he can talk but me on the other hand can do it but hate it. Picking out the Chicken BLT sandwich, this looks nice actually staring down at it “Maurice?” that voice, my eyebrows knitted together looking up ahead of me “what you mean Maurice? How do you know him?” looking to the side of me and at the table, my eyes widened. Dropping my sandwich to the floor “Bonita? I mean Robyn. What are you doing here?” picking my sandwich back up “uhhh, oh wow Kellen, Tiffany” Kellen squinted his eyes at me, I am speechless the fuck is this set up “I came to see my friend, I have time off from work, you knew this” oh wow, she is so beautiful “ok, what is happening here?” Kellen had to be here “next please” looking ahead of me, it’s my turn, this is so fucked up.

Holy shit she is walking over to me, I never knew I mean I have been very busy for once but I wasn’t ready. Pushing my snapback down further more “I did actually tell you I was coming” Kellen is staring at me so hard “I’ve been busy and my mobile number has changed, like an idiot I dropped it in the toilet. Yes I use my phone in the bathroom, so I got a new one I was going to tell you but this was literally yesterday it happened. Wow, this is happening so quick. I mean I just can’t believe you’re here” I needed to mentally build myself for this and now look at me, stuttering all over the place “well here I am, I got a week off so I came to see Tiffany and then you are here. I didn’t come just for you so you can switch that thought off” my smile grew “well erm, it’s good to see you Bonita” Robyn placed her hand over her mouth giggling “it’s how I imagined” biting my bottom lip, do I hug her. What do I do” I am so awkward “I mean this is the first time meeting, it had to be here. I wish I knew earlier now, I mean do I hug you? That is what people do when they meet right? I mean is this something you wanted to see?” Robyn laughed at me “well you did say you would show me Texas, get your Latte” she pointed out, the person didn’t even say anything “oh yeah” grabbing my Latte to go “and that is what people do when they actually meet you’re right” Robyn walked off back to Kellen, she dresses so good.

I wish this didn’t happen though in front of Kellen “cousin” Kellen said, smiling at Robyn as she sat down “I will give my new mobile number” Robyn pointed at me smiling “well, you are my tour guide” see, this is what I love about her “I am just going to speak to my cousin, be back” Kellen got up from his seat “enjoy your sandwich though” smiling at her, Kellen hit my arm wanting me to go. Stepping outside knowing for a fact what this nigga going to say “ok, what the fuck?” holding my drink out to him “hold it” I want to unlock my car door, Kellen is in shock just staring at me and I know what he wants to say but I don’t want to know “Maurice, nigga. Talk to me” pulling open my car door, grabbing my Latte from him and leaning down into my car and placing it into the holder “I am talking to you, what do you want” moving out of my car and turning to him “how?” he said, I shrugged “how, what? What is it? Come on” Kellen looked at the Starbucks “how do you know Robyn? That’s my friend” licking my top lip looking up at the sky “we spoke” closing my car door, I just didn’t want him to know and now he does.

Sitting on the edge of the car front, taking a bite of my sandwich “spoke? When? I introduced you to her at the wedding and you didn’t care, what is this speaking you’re saying? She knows you’re married” staring at the sandwich, this is good actually “nope, you’re not going to say anything either” looking up at Kellen “why wouldn’t I?” is this nigga dumb “Kellen, I added her on Facebook. Shit just escalated from there, don’t blow this for me. You know my situation and you know I never wanted to marry her, please Kellen. I won’t hurt her, we are just getting to know each other, I think she is nice” my cousin is not happy “but I don’t want her to get hurt, like you said. She is nice, I am a bad friend if I lie. Tiffany will kill me” getting up from my position “does she know I am married?” I asked “no, she ain’t even met Naomi” that is a good thing “Kellen, Naomi is not for me. The marriage is gone, she can’t even have a fucking baby. I am done, just shut your mouth on this. I ain’t ask anything from you but this I am, please” Kellen placed his hands on the top of his head “fine, if you hurt her. She is innocent in this, I will beat you myself. I am lying to my wife here” he can’t kill a fly but I will take it “I won’t, just be blind to it. I honestly like Robyn, nigga look how beautiful she is. That day I had so much on my mind that I couldn’t think, Shawn pushed me to do it and now look. Please let me be happy” I am begging to happy, how sickening is this “Kellen, we going now” Tiffany came from behind him, I don’t know. Something with Robyn that makes me want to smile, staring at her just staring at me “uh yeah, we finish now” I want to dick her so bad.

Robyn looked at my Porsche and then back at me “your car?” she asked, looking behind me “my dad’” I lied, Kellen glared at me “nice car” Kellen walked by me “let’s sit in the car Tiffany, but let me say something to my cousin” Kellen grabbed my arm and dragged me away from them “does she know who you are?” shaking my head “I said hotel manager” Kellen rolled his eyes “Tiffany fucking knows my uncle which is your dad owns these things, you want it to work you tell the truth on that part. She doesn’t know you’re married so that is fine, she won’t ever say anything like that but work wise, tell the truth” he is right, I wasn’t thinking “aight I will” turning around “Bonita!” I spat “Bonita? The fuck?” Kellen walked away in annoyance “come here please” I really need to finish my sandwich off “can we trust him?” Tiffany said before Kellen dragged her away “yeah?” I wish I knew she was here beforehand “we can meet tomorrow, are you staying? Or you leaving?” I should be going New Jersey but that is cancelled now “fine, text me your new number. Rude, didn’t even send me it either” looking down at my sandwiches “you want some?” I offered “no, keep that but text me. We can meet tomorrow and I am staying at a hotel” my eyes lit up “which hotel?” I hope it’s the ones we own “Davenport” I knew it, laughing a loud “what’s funny?” shaking my head “I got to tell you something before you go, I don’t want to seem like a bad guy because I am not. Just the situation I am in, you know when I said I am a hotel manager, that is somewhat true but my family own Davenport hotels, I run these hotels now” Robyn placed her hand over her face “I am sorry for making it out like it was just a hotel, I didn’t want to like scare you away” I probably have now, Robyn looked up at me “I feel a little stupid because, your cousin said about it. I should have put one and one together, I was thinking but then it is still kind of not wrong what you said, we can speak tomorrow if you want” she is so nice, god she is good “for sure, but this, the money. It doesn’t change anything, seriously” she smiled at me walking backwards.

Closing the car door as I got into the car, that was so random. Imagine seeing him here out of all the places in the world, kind of makes sense when he was not answering my texts “don’t be smiling in the back, since fucking when?” Tiffany turned in the front seat to look at me “I am not smiling” waving her off “yes the fuck you are, how? Please explain” rolling my eyes sighing out, looking out of the car window seeing Maurice’ car. I don’t know, he didn’t tell me the truth but I don’t blame him “well” looking back at Tiffany “he added me on Facebook and he was like we met at the wedding and I did remember him, it was really nothing. We just spoke on a level, like friends would. We ended up exchanging numbers, texting ended up being calls and then facetime. I find him funny, at the wedding we didn’t get to really see each other but we just grew close, that kind of person you grow used too” Tiffany gawked at me “but why did you not say anything? To me anyways” I shrugged “I said nothing to Leon either, I don’t know where it will take me. We been meaning to meet and now we have” this is why I didn’t say anything, she all pushy with me “so what do you think to my cousin? He’s got a good heart Robyn, he will do a lot for you” Kellen spoke, frowning at him “we not even together, calm down. I can tell what he is like, he is very kind hearted with me. He understands my line of work, he’s different from what I have dated” Tiffany kissed her teeth at me “you didn’t tell me, ain’t shit ass” Tiffany still hasn’t grown up, still has a tantrum.

“You know his ass is rich, he more rich than Kellen” I knew Tiffany wasn’t staying quiet “I know, I realised I am in the hotel they own. Kellen you ain’t say shit, and you made me pay!?” I just realised this “well I didn’t know, we told you to stay with me but I know now why, you wanted to get dicked down by my cousin, we know!!” I want to slap Kellen but I won’t “that is a lie, you think he likes me?” I can ask these things now “like you? He seems a little taken back by you, and it’s weird because his dad, well my uncle. He never gave him that, see how it goes. When you seeing each other again? He will probably find your hotel room number” I gasped “joking, I am playing. But you feeling my cousin? Didn’t seem it on the day” I shrugged laughing “because it was hectic, I wasn’t looking for a man. I was there for the wedding, he added me. I told you, we just text and it happens. You get used to that person, I just want to see how it goes. If he think he can give me shit I am not having it but he seems like a loving guy, I want that” Tiffany cooed out “daddys girl wants some loving, loving from the D, don’t give me that” it’s always about sex when it’s not, she is stupid.

Kellen’ and Tiffany’ apartment is so cute “so, while Kellen is gone, let’s talk” Tiffany just wants more gossip “we could be cousin in laws, I didn’t know about Maurice. Kellen mentioned it, the thing about this family they are so different. They keep themselves to themselves, you know like my mom goes to your house and we all just do things together. They don’t, it’s like you stay there and I stay here which is weird to me. Kellen said that his father owns all of the hotels, Maurice will get the hotels. It’s weird, you don’t get to know much about them at all. Oh god, you ever seen his sister? Maurice’ sister is a bitch, straight up. Girl, she saw me and Kellen and had the nerve to look away from me. Good luck with that” that is horrible and petty “god, how mean. So she just ignored you, I guess it’s the power of money. They should do better with the money they have, see how it goes. It’s early days, I am open to new beginnings and someone that is in need” Tiffany stared at me dumbfounded “I am into my feelings, you know this. I just feel like Maurice is missing something, he is a good guy so either way we will speak” Tiffany giggled “you so into your feelings I love it, when I told your ex that you are into your feelings and he said how, and then you blurted out because I ain’t even in love that’s why. And you don’t see or feel shit” laughing out loud “stop it, that was so rude. I couldn’t help it” that was so funny, no wonder he left my ass because I was rude.

Watching Kellen and Tiffany argue with each other over cooking, they so cute though. My phone pinged at the side of me, new number which can only mean one person.

From: Maurice

To: Robyn

It’s Maurice, took me time to text. Hope I ain’t like fucked it up. I was shocked to see you, I wish my phone didn’t mess up on me though x

Even a little kiss which is cute of him, I don’t know why he feels as if he messed up because he really hasn’t. It is really not a big lie, he probably felt like I would be with him well speak to him because of money which is not the case. I don’t care for money, money is in my bank so I don’t need that.

To: Maurice

From: Robyn

Don’t even think that, you know me. At your big age you shouldn’t care lol jk, it’s weird seeing you in person. We can meet tomorrow BUT you have to find my hotel room, I will be ready by 12:30pm and if you ain’t here by 1:00pm I am going out. Let’s see if you can impress ;)

I am playing with him which I shouldn’t but we shall see, biting my bottom lip not knowing if to send it or not but I am. This is me, I like to keep them on their toes. My mom is constantly like that with my dad, pressing send on the message giggling to myself “you sent a risky text? This is so weird to me” Kellen said from the kitchen “I will let you know if your cousin succeeds which I am ninety nine percent sure he will” I guess it will be a nice little first meet tomorrow for us.

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Library AU - Cosplay

RCPL adopts a mascot.  This a good thing, right?

Mako sighed in resignation.

With a notepad tucked under his arm and a cup of jasmine tea in the other, he was as ready for their monthly staff meeting as he'd ever be.  He didn't mind them so much when Kya led.  Because she didn't belabor agenda items, their meetings ended a half hour or an hour early.

No so when Bataar Jr was in charge.  He dragged on, and on, and on, and on to the point that almost everyone was ready to fling themselves into traffic.  Especially at their librarians' meetings.  And even when he had agenda items in Kya's pressence, their meetings were still too goddamn long.

Mako took his seat beside Zhu Li while his colleagues filed in.  Korra sat next to her, and they discussed their interviews for an extra page position later that day, and from their conversation, the candidates were less than spectacular.  Kya sat the head of the semi-circle of tables to Korra's right, with Baatar next to her.  Asami sat at the other set of tables directly across from him, doodling on her notepad.  He peered over at what she was drawing, and it appeared to be a detailed Satomobile and a human figure several feet in the air.  Probably Raiko getting hit by a car.  Though she was the branch's resident tech expert, she was also a talented sketch artist, more than she gave herself credit for.  Just then, Opal and Bumi took the empty seats beside her, complaining about one of her "fans" asking her out.  In his usual brusque manner, Bumi offered to "snuff the bastard out."  Just as an animated discussion of their more devoted followers began, Kya cut to the chase.

"As interesting as this is, we'll have to table it for next month.  Right now, I have some news from The Mothership."  Everyone soon came to attention.  "To highlight the upcoming summer reading initiative, the Board of Patrons had decided to adopt a mascot."

Everyone traded quizzical looks, except for Zhu Li, who was studiously recording the meeting, and Korra, who rolled her eyes.

"A mascot?  Why the hell do we need a mascot?" she asked skeptically, though she was 95% sure that one particular board member was responsible.

"I'm glad you asked, Korra."  Kya steeled herself for what was coming next.  Something told her at least half of them wouldn't be pleased.  "Bolin, that's your queue!"

Just then, Bolin nearly hopped into the room wearing an oversized fire ferret head, and a furry red costume dressed in an ugly green book sweater.  The getup had a long tail protruding from it's backside.  

Everyone was stunned into silence.  A few of them tried to stifle their snickering with varying degrees of success.

"THIS was your special presentation?!," Mako said in shock.  He knew his brother was working on a project, but he NEVER would've guessed it was this.  

"HEY KIDS!!!  WANNA BUY SOME DRUGS?!?" he shrieked in a high-pitched, squeaky voice.

The damn finally broke when Opal suddenly burst into laughter.  Asami, who tried so hard to keep it together, completely lost it as well.  Bumi, Korra, and Wei soon joined in.  Kya sat back wondering what sort of hell she unleashed.  Zhu Li bit her lip to maintain control because, dammit, someone to!

Bataar just looked horrified.  Only he, Kya, and Bolin knew about this, and he'd been against it from the start.  To him, libraries were places of study and learning, not cartoon figures and nonsense.  Varrick.  This was all Varrick.  That son of bitch.

"Careful, Bo!  You're gonna get dry-humped by a rabbiroo in that thing!" Bumi unhelpfully called out, which earned another round of laughter from everyone.  Even Zhu Li, who had an indefatigable reputation, managed a giggle.  

Bolin reached for the tail and spun it around with flair.  Opal, who'd recovered somewhat, was now on the verge of tears when Bumi nudged her and said, "this is how fetishes are are born!"

"I hate you!" she managed between breaths.  After drying her own tears, Asami passed her a handkerchief, which she accepted.  Bataar shot her a searing look, but she completely ignored him.  

Kya had to regain control of the meeting. "Ok, now that your initial shock is over, Bolin, how do you feel?"

Bolin removed the ferret head.  His hair was matted to his head, and his cheeks were red.  "Welp, aside from barely being able to see, and being hot, it was great!"

"It does have an ice vest to keep you cool.  In the meantime, this is the new mascot, and before you ask, it has no name yet.  And in case you were wagering, this was Varrick's idea."

At that, everyone's attention turned to Zhu Li.  Rumors swirled that she and the eccentric board member were dating.  She never confirmed it, but she also never denied it.  Only a certain few knew the truth, and they weren't saying anything.  "Don't look at me!  I had nothing to do with this."

"Which brings me to my next point.  Each branch is getting their own costume.  And within each branch, it'll rotate among the staff," Kya interjected.

Any remaining good humor was replaced with more shock.  "W-w-wait, what do you mean by 'rotate'?" Zhu Li asked as realization dawned on her and her colleagues.  

Kya drew a deep breath.  Here it comes.  "It means that we'll all take turns wearing the costume.  And I do mean ALL."

"ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?" Mako uncharacteristically blurted out.  Korra laughed at his reaction as well as the mental image of him looking miserable dressed as a deranged fire ferret.

"I refuse, I absolutely refuse!  This is beneath my dignity."  Bataar was mortified at the prospect of stooping to such a ridiculous level, but Kya was having none of it.

"It's not beneath mine, and if I have to do it, then so do you."

"Don't be such a killjoy, Bataar.  Think about the children," Asami chided, to which Korra and Bolin snickered.  

"Yeah, bro!  Better suit next time Mom visits!" Wei interjected.  Their mother Suyin managed the Dragon Flats Branch and occasionally visited Central for meetings and as desk coverage when needed.  

Bataar smiled wickedly, the type that spelled trouble for everyone else.  "In that case, I'll create the rotation list."

"And watch, he's gonna put himself last," Bumi again whispered to Opal, who looked at him sympathetically.

"Our family in a nutshell.  But this'll take him down a peg."

"And when's the start date?" Mako asked.  His feelings were mixed.  As a children's librarian, he always looked for new programs and activities to bring kids into the library.  He wasn't sure if this was it.  

"Two weeks."

He pinched the bridge of his nose and felt an incoming migraine.  Well shit.  This is going to be a LONG summer.

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The Tramshed on a cold February night as the queues lengthen and the anticipation rose for MAGNUM back in town tonight as part of the Lost on the Road to Eternity tour.  The chatter was about how many tracks from the superb new album, and what favourites from the past would be on the setlist. For the majority waiting, Rebecca Downes was the unknown. For Bluesdoodles who has followed her career we knew they were going to be in for a vocal treat and no-one would be left disappointed by the support tonight.

The band stepped on to the stage and then the blond dynamo that is Rebecca Downes opened her lungs and got the musical journey underway. The band were on top form tonight surrounding Rebecca’s vocals that are sultry, bluesy, rocky shaping the song. Rebecca’s vocals that change with colour and tone can be defined as stunning. Rebecca fronts the band she is the consummate show woman. Opening with Never Gonna Learn, that may be true in a song. The reality is Rebecca and the band keep on developing building on experiences of playing songs live from her albums Be Live and Believe.  The set was too short but perfectly formed. A lively opening to the evening, as ever very professional. Rebecca’s stage presence has changed the constants are her voice and the touch of leopard skin, now found on the guitar that adds a layer of rhythm to the sound, adding to Steve Birkett’s guitar playing. Birkett’s guitar is crisp with a mix of the slide, blues and harder edge rock.  Night Train was a highlight and Sailing on a Pool of Tears is always a musically emotive charged journey. Then the hint of the music to come on her anticipated album with a new number If I Go To Sleep, with its intriguing sonic opening and heavier sound this is Downes and her band stretching the musical style with accomplished maturity. Rebecca will always charm the audience with her warm smile and charismatic chat. The fans bathed in her vocals as she complimented the MAGNUM fans for turning up to hear her play. As she succinctly said, “Magnum fans really know their music”.  Closing the set giving the audience opportunity to give voice a Joplinesque cover of With A Little Help From My Friends. Tonight got off to a flying musical start with the huge talent that is Rebecca Downes.  An opening set has heated up the venue and has built up everyone’s expectations for the headline act to follow.

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The atmosphere rose a notch or two in the anticipation of the entrance of tonight’s progressive star turn MAGNUM. With their excellent latest album Lost On The Road to Eternity adding to the thrill and expectation. With a new line-up since the band’s last visit to the Tramshed May 2016. Joining original members Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin plus long-term bassist Al Barrow are Rick Benton on keys who with a synergy was Rebecca Downes’ keyboardist and Lee Morris on his spectacular drum kit.

Opening with Why We Were Younger taking us back to the 2007 album Princess Alice and the Broken Arrow our evening of MAGNUM immersion therapy begins. The band tonight hit the ground running as with Rebecca’s set the sound was superb. MAGNUM was on fire tonight, great sound, great mix of numbers and entertaining the fans with every note and dramatic swirls from Bob.  The tour name may have coincided with the album, but the set-list was not a sales drive from the album. The four carefully selected tracks, the title track, Peaches and Cream, Without Love and Show Me Your Hands gave the perfect taster. The four tracks were probably even better live than on the album they were superb.

We danced and cheered and sung along as old numbers were re-imagined and enjoyed. New numbers including from 2016 album Sacred Blood “Divine” Lies”, Crazy Old Mothers morphed into Without Love from the current magus opus from the Prog Rockers we love to hear played live and up close.

With every number the excitement rose, the heat in the room increased as the Tramshed was lit up by music that compels you to listen. The fans loved to hear How Far is Jerusalem and join in on the chorus. What a number that remains ringing tunefully in your ears long after the venue falls silent. When Bob sang Show Me Your Hands, the Cardiff crowd did just that with hands held aloft in unison. The crowd were very animated and bouncing with every note from keys through to guitar. Mesmerised by the drumming and feeling the bass groove. MAGNUM with Bob conducting the atmosphere feeding out of their hands. The stagecraft, interaction with the audience was a masterclass for any aspiring rock band/performer. The MAGNUM hits just kept pouring through the speakers we were already to be part of MAGNUM’s Vigilante force.

All too soon the stage fell silent. Not for long MAGNUM were back for the obligatory encore and ten more minutes of MAGNUM joy.  Starting with The Spirit and rock spirit was strong tonight as we Chase The Dragon in Cardiff. Closing the night with When The World Comes Down tonight we were on a high as we stepped back to Vigilante album from 1986. This was an anthemic classic which they don’t always play live. A fantastic top quality gig full of progressive rock enjoyment and fun.

What a night of live music on fire the audience purred with delight a set list full of old favourites forgotten gems and new songs to hear live for the first time. Result! Tonight On A Storyteller’s Night fell silent replaced by a new live favourite Peaches and Cream.  We all say come back to Cardiff really soon Rebecca and her band and MAGNUM you will always be welcomed.

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SetList – MAGNUM

When We Were Younger Sacred Blood “Divine” Lies Lost on the Road to Eternity Crazy Old Mothers Without Love Your Dreams Won’t Die Peaches and Cream How Far Jerusalem Les Morts Dansant Show Me Your Hands Twelve Men Wise and Just All England’s Eyes Vigilante Don’t Wake the Lion (Too Old to Die Young)

ENCORE The Spirit When The World Comes Down

Rebecca Downes Opens For MAGNUM Entertainment The Tramshed on a cold February night as the queues lengthen and the anticipation rose for…

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@naturesloopholed​​ >> I’m warning you, get off my back. (Leah)

memes from old blogs legacies s2 + leah taking hope on a vacation lol

              “Duly noted.” But Leah takes the warning much more seriously than her tone suggests; she sees too much Nik in her, sometimes. And this amount of power is scary even on a kid ( maybe even scarier ). Still, it’s not enough for Leah to back away entirely – there’s an easy smirk on her lips as she leans on the doorway. “I’m just saying, you didn’t really handle any of that like a champ. Now Freya will cry herself to sleep out of all the guilt.” Truthfully, Leah herself is not sure what happened – memory wiping pile of mud? Seriously? But Freya returned their memories and here Leah is, holding Hope’s bag out of her reach. “And therefore, I’m kidnapping you.”

              An empty threat. But Leah has never shown her care in a conventional way – she isn’t as soft around her as her siblings can. She doesn’t know how to say she’s worried. That Hope is one of the few parts that’s left of their family and Leah would do so much for her. This? This is the next best thing. “Come on, kid, humor your aunt. Nobody can say you don’t deserve a little vacation.”

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@fcmilyloved​ said >> ❛ i’ve gotta get out of here as quick as i can . ❜ // reese @ leah

memes from old blogs

               There’s a woman in her bed and a pool of blood around her – hers, Leah’s, the attackers’. With a quick glance towards her, she finishes scrubbing it off her hands and comes back to her side. “If you stand up now, you’ll rip your stitches off and bleed out to death,” Leah says, voice unbothered – curious more than anything. “RELAX. If you’re worried about the guys in black, well, they’re gone.” DEAD. Leah wanted a snack. Plus, the woman is A VISITOR; like hell is Leah not going to investigate that. “They’re really out to get you, huh?”

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@survivingpierce said >> lotus (leah)

old memes lotus :   has your muse ever felt as though they’ve been reborn ?  have they ever desired the feeling of a fresh start ,   or a better understanding of themself and/or the world around them ? 

Yes, in more way than one - but also no. A complicated story.

Leah died and was reborn, in the literal sense of having her father's sword driven through her heart and then resurrecting as something else entirely, something stronger and not sick anymore but also craving blood. She's also reborn herself in less literal sense; from Líf Mikaeldottir through Leah Mikaelson all the way to Leah Mitchell, Leah is always changing, always adjusting to the times she is in with ease, leaving whatever doesn't fit anymore behind.

No because there's one thing she's never managed to leave behind and that's her family. No matter what she does and where she goes and how much she claims otherwise, she'll always be a Mikaelson - by blood and by heart - and she sometimes wishes of a fresh start here.

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@lordofthestrix​ >> ❛ idle hands are the devil’s best friend . ❜ ((For Leah))

old memes

              She rolls her eyes. “Please, Tristan, nobody talks like that anymore. It’s like you’re not even trying to blend in. Try: such bored, much trouble. And yeah, I’m bored – “ And how it keeps landing her in trouble, even more than curiosity ( that killed the cat – or would kill it, if she wasn’t immortal ). “But there’s absolutely no trouble on the horizon. Unless you have some in mind?”

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tag drop!!

in character >> if i were you i wouldn't love me neither

about >> just because you know my name doesn't mean you know my game

faceclaim >> when i imagine myself i'm always leaving; i couldn't draw my face if gods asked

queue >> queue's always gonna chase her for her lies

family >> and i've tried to wash you away but you just won't leave

dcvilmade >> elijah & leah > you will always have a special place in my heart and that terrifies me