ART DECO

ADRIEN DARCY SHEA

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chasemmccoy‌:

“God no, the clean eatin’s not enjoyable in the least bit,” Chase laughed. “But business is boomin’ and I’ve got my own place now, so I’m feelin’ like I’m getting myself back into a good spot in general. Levi’s doin’ well too, which is all I could really ever ask for. You doin’ well? That’d be the icin’ on the cake, or maybe the cherry on top, whichever metaphor you’d prefer for yourself.” Deciding on one of the burgers on the menu, he set it off to the side and when the waitress came over to greet them, he placed his order and made sure she put it all onto one tab. “Heard you’re steppin’ back out into the lawyer world a bit. How’s that been goin’ so far? Catch any interestin’ cases?”

It was honestly pleasant to hear that Chase was doing good. He was one of the few individuals who Adrien actually cared to hear from and especially to hear that he was doing well. The additional good news was that his brother was also doing well and that business was indeed booming. Nothing like some good news at the start of the year, right? “I’m glad,” she said with a big smile, setting the menu aside for when the waitress came around. “I’m going to have to come into Ink’d soon,” she admitted, “Well, whenever I get my shit together and get an idea of something new. Better late than never, right?” She smiled, ordering when the waitress came around and then nodded. “Yeah, a little bit. Been kind of boring. Nothin’ too interesting,” she said with a shrug, “A few things here and there but... I’m like part-time? I don’t know how you can really be a part-time lawyer but... I’m definitely not doing the same amount of shit I was doin’ back in Houston. I don’t think there’s enough shit goin’ on around here for that type of workload anyway.” 

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romanmcnulty‌:

“What can I say? I like to eat and I like to show off all the knowledge I learned from those hundreds of YouTube tutorials I watched to get to this point, though Chopped isn’t a bad idea. Might be too much stress for me, though. Show always seems so loud,” Roman replied with a laugh, moving about the kitchen to grab plates and silverware for them both so Adrien could begin picking out what she wanted to eat out of the spread he’d made. Rufio’s head perked up when he heard Adrien’s voice and the dog got up from his resting place beneath the kitchen table to go greet her. “Ruf, let her eat first, then you can get attention,” Roman chastised, patting the dog’s head. “Coffee or tea? I can never remember.”

Adrien laughed before nodding in agreement with Roman’s statement about the loudness of Chopped. The show was definitely entertaining but it also did seem like everyone was out there making the same obnoxious mistake. “Well, if you ever do go on Chopped... just don’t use the ice cream machine,” Adrien joked before leaning down to urge Rufio to come over so she could give him some attention before breakfast. “Probably tea today,” she said after a moment of thinking. “Coffee gets me too cranked and I have nothing else to do today,” Adrien said with a laugh before standing back up and rubbing Rufio’s head. “Yes I see you,” she said as Rufio leaned in, “I know, Roman doesn’t give you enough love, huh? He doesn’t pay attention to you. You’re basically abused, right?” She asked as she watched the dog and scratched behind his ears. “I see you’ve been starving him of love, obviously,” she joked. “Look at that... the only dog that doesn’t give me a headache.”

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carolineclcrk‌:

where: edens high school

with: @adshea

          Career week had been a total success. Caroline had saved some high profile occupations for last, so the classrooms were filled with people talking about entering the medical field and the law field, not to mention way too many businesswomen than she could count. She was happy for it and now she could officially kick her feet up and just enjoy the coffee break before she needed to go to every professional and thank them for making an appearance at the event. It wasn’t high profile at all and she knew some of them would rather speak to private school kids, but she hoped some of them had inspired at least some of her kids. As she approached one of them, Caroline wore a hopeful smile. “Please tell me that it wasn’t bad? The event, I mean— did it at least was worth your time?”

Adrien had somehow managed to get roped into talking to students about what life as a lawyer was like. While a lot of the students seemed to let their eyes glaze over there were at least a small handful that had approached her after her little elevator pitch about being a lawyer to discuss it further. A few cards had been handed out and she had invited them to send her an email with any further questions. Even though she hadn’t been too thrilled to be there she was at least relieved that it was older students and not little kids. There was nothing about her job that really could’ve appealed to a third-grader. She was rummaging around at her table, packing up the remaining papers when someone approached. Adrien looked up with an amused smile. “It wasn’t that bad,” she said, “And that’s coming from someone who got roped into this  - no offense. I’m just not much of a, uh, kid person.” She shrugged casually and leaned against the table. “But at least some of them seemed interested so I’ll write it off as a positive.” 

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jessgrcyson‌:

where: the tipsy cow

with: @adshea​

          Under normal circumstances, Jessica absolutely hated The Tipsy Cow. Overpriced drinks and the people who frequented that bar on normal nights were the worst. This, however, was karaoke night. The best night of the week, because Jessica got to do what she loved the most, sit back, drink and pass on judgement on others. It was perfection, really— even when she was alone, she managed to have some fun with it. She took a seat on the bar and asked for her first beer mug while some drunk guy on stage bellowed off-key to Killing Me Softly, definitely not a song of her own choice but whatever worked for the poor bastard, right? He surely didn’t lack a crowd to cheer him on, that’s for sure. As soon as he finished and the crowd erupted in laughter and claps, the guy stumbled down the stage, falling flat on his face. “Holy fuck— now that’s somethin’ he’s gonna feel tomorrow,” Jess hissed and laughed, “what about you? Goin’ up there or just appreciating the show?”

Adrien had stupidly forgotten which days were what at The Tipsy Cow and had landed herself in the middle of karaoke night. Like most bars on karaoke night, it was especially loud and lots of throwback-esque songs were being recited by loud drunks who could barely keep up with the words. At least the place seemed to be buzzing with joy. That was more than Adrien could say for herself. However, there was some slight satisfaction as she watched a guy trip over himself and fall on his face from the stage. He managed to scramble back to his feet and was probably too drunk to feel the blood that seemed to start running from his nose while his other pals laughed loudly and cheered at him. She turned to the voice of the person who had also witnessed the fall and laughed. “Oh yeah, he’s gonna be feeling more than that tomorrow,” she offered and then shook her head. “Hell no, not for me,” she made a motion towards the stage as more people climbed up. “Probably more exciting to just watch. You get to see which person was probably blasting this song in their car in 2008 with all of the windows down.” 

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chasemmccoy‌:

Location: Anna’s Diner With: @adshea​

Chase was grateful for the friendship he’d developed with Adrien over the years. She had initially been a part of his defense team, and though they hadn’t been successful and the majority of them wanted him to take a plea deal, he’d taken note of the way Adrien had so vehemently insisted they provide the best defense they possibly could in spite of her colleagues’ differing opinion on the matter. It was the main reason he’d kept in contact with her after all these years. Sliding into the booth across from Adrien at the diner, he sent a grin her direction as he picked up one of the menus. “So,” he began, looking over the burger options, “I’m glad you could pry yourself away from your soaps and wine long enough to entertain me. Meal can be on me. I’m feelin’ generous today.”

Chase had been one of the more unlikely friendships that Adrien had gained throughout the years. While a majority of the people she had formed friendships with were merely for show and tended to all be within the same league of obnoxious lawyers, Chase was nearly a breath of fresh air. At least he wasn’t practically a mannequin. As Chase slid into the booth at Anna’s Diner Adrien offered him a polite smile before rolling her eyes almost instantly. “Yeah, yeah. My soaps and wine can wait, I guess,” she said sarcastically and waved a hand at him as she inspected her own menu. She cocked a brow at his words, a smile starting to form in the corner of her mouth. “Feeling good are we?” She asked then, setting the menu flat on the table. “Is it all that clean eating? Business booming?”

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romanmcnulty‌:

Location: Roman’s home With: @adshea​

Roman had been spending a lot of his time lately with Adrien. Or at least, a lot of the time when he wasn’t at the bakery. He enjoyed her company in spite of the fact that the two of them were opposites in many ways, and the sex certainly didn’t hurt either. Roman had snuck out of bed earlier that morning so he could put together a breakfast for the two of them before she’d gotten up and he was nearly finished when he heard footsteps making their way towards the kitchen. “Morning, Sleeping Beauty.” Throwing the hand towel over his shoulder as he turned towards her, he sent a grin her way. “Hope you’re hungry. Got into a mood, so we’ve practically got a feast here.”

Adrien’s spare time had recently been filled by Roman’s company. Typically, her spare time was mostly her at home with a bottle of wine and something playing on Netflix until she eventually decided she needed to go to bed and act like a human. Although she had been slowly getting back to the nerve to start working full time again, she was somewhat enjoying the opportunity to work on a smaller and less stressful scale. Perhaps Edens had finally gotten to her. The one thing that had gotten to her, though, was this routine with Roman. Instead of being allowed to sneak away in the morning this man was always out cooking breakfast. The first few encounters she had continued to remain shocked; however, now less so. As she stepped into the kitchen she eyeballed him momentarily as he tossed the towel over his shoulder. She rose her brows as she examined the state of the kitchen, each item already sure to be heavenly. “I see that,” she said and looked back up to him. “Quite the show-off, hmm?” Adrien joked, “Are you practicing for Chopped or something here?”

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outgoing 📲 chase

Chase: https://tenor.com/view/gif-4558036

Chase: If you say so!

Chase: I'll meet you there and I'll get you updated on all the fun stuff

Adrien: Wowwww I see how it is

Adrien: Sounds perrrfect, I gotta stay updated on the lives of people I don't really know

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outgoing 📲 chase

Chase: Normal healthy, like salads and shit

Chase: Levi's trying to make sure I stick around for a long time so I can't fault him for it

Chase: Absolutely good with me. I can come to you and we can stop into Anna's. They got some pretty good shakes too if you're into that whole dipping your fries into them thing

Adrien: Oh, good. I was worried you were going to turn into some type of kale sucking weirdo.

Adrien: Sounds good to me. And yeah, who isn't into that? It's literally.... the only way to have fries and a shake.

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forrestholloway‌:

He would say that he is usually more reserved than this–engaging a stranger at the bar in what is clearly his own crisis, but Forrest didn’t think that was entirely true. While he was no longer the overtly confident, social butterfly of his youth, he didn’t have a problem in striking up a conversation with just about anybody. Maybe that was due to the smallness of Edens Town, and how unusual it was for him not to at least semi-recognize who it was he was speaking to. He was surprised to find that it was the case with the women next to him, and also a little worried that it made the nature of his question more invasive than it already was, especially with her repetition of it. An apology was already poised at his lips, ready to shake his head and urge her to forget he’d even asked, but when a legitimate answer was given, his surprise only grew…as did his relief. Seventeen, maybe eighteen. That wasn’t too much older than Elena was now, but it would give him at least two more years before he had to start worrying about the Michael’s.

“…you do if it means you got a kid out of it.” His smile was almost embarrassed, the hypocrisy of his questioning made clear, in the moment. Though he hadn’t been fifteen when Elena was born, he certainly could have been, which the things he was doing at that age. “I guess it’s just…scary as hell, when it’s your own kid.” When it was his daughter. A guilty part of Forrest knew that if Elena was an Ethan, bringing home the first girl he liked, his reaction would not have been as strong. “But thanks, for making me feel not totally crazy.” After a moment of hesitation, a hand reached into the space between them. “I’m Forrest.”

Adrien lifted a brow as the man explained that perhaps things were that much scarier when it was your own kid doing the things you used to be doing. She offered a light laugh, somewhat amused with the idea of it. "I guess I could see that,” she replied with a light shrug. “On the bright side, at least you’re concerned about what your kid is up to, right? Some parents really just don’t care what their kids are doing.” That knowledge from Adrien’s own experience. Sure, her parents had been young when they had her... but what they had done wasn’t really an excuse. It was kind of like many years of her childhood was spent being more like a pet than a child that needed education or anything of that sort. However, her own personal familial problems were better left for another day. 

“Nah, not crazy. At least from this small bit of insight I’ve gathered,” Adrien said with a smile. “Nice to meet you, Forrest,” she said and reached, shaking his hand. “I’m Adrien.” For Edens being so small, Adrien always found herself somewhat surprised when she went anywhere and saw unfamiliar faces. The world was too big and too small at the same time. Somehow you were seeing familiar faces from what felt like a past life at times, then others were completely new - or at least new to her. She had been hiding out in her house for a while. “Here,” she said and nudged the basket of fries toward him, “A fry for these trying times of yours?” Adrien offered, “So... if you don’t mind me prying a little... What did you find out that made you wonder what was too young to date?” 

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outgoing 📲 chase

Chase: Anything to prevent the food getting stuck in your dentures

Chase: What are you feeling? I could go for basically anything, but I've been eating a lot of healthy shit lately so I'd prefer as greasy as possible

Adrien: Lots of healthy shit? Like normal healthy or you replace meals with blended kale type?

Adrien: Because I could never see you as the latter

Adrien: But a greasy ass burger with some fries sounds pretty good right about now. Good with you?

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outgoing 📲 chase

Chase: You are older than me so if the shoe fits

Chase: If you're talking to cats, you may wanna get that checked out

Chase: Wanna hang? We can get dinner or do whatever it is old people do

Adrien: Wow I see.... how it is..........

Adrien: Well he doesn't talk back so at least I'm just a step before having to check in to the psych ward

Adrien: And yes, as long as you cut up my food for me beforehand 😔

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outgoing 📲 chase

Chase: I'm swell actually

Chase: How's my favorite practically retired lawyer?

Adrien: Hey hey hey, that makes me feel old

Adrien: I'm half-assed back in the game

Adrien: Decent, though. I think I've confined myself to my home a little too long.

Adrien: The cat and I were talking and they think it's time I socialize.

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outgoing 📲 chase

Adrien: Hey Gossip Girl

Adrien: How are you

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text ✉️ [ Ms. Darcy 🍷 ]

Willa: I kinda need a wine night ASAP

Willa: And also maybe a spa day

Willa: And then a sleepover

Willa: You wanna?

Adrien: How about wine night and sleepover tonight then spa day tomorrow?

Adrien: But you gotta come over here and applaud the fact I cleaned without getting distracted

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forrestholloway‌:

Location: Legends

With: @edtstarter​​

Forrest hadn’t been trying to embarrass her. Really, he hadn’t been. When Elena had announced that she was having a friend come over to study, he’d thought nothing of it. He’d met all her friends–Amber, and Lily, and Stephanie, and they were all nice girls, from what he could tell…but when the doorbell rang that afternoon, and he beat Elena to the door (despite her I got it’s! called from the top of the stairs), it was not Amber, or Lily, or Stephanie, who’d met him on the other side. It’d been Michael. He’d never met this Michael before, but Michael had clearly met Elena, if the hug hello was any indication. There wasn’t even an introduction, the girl merely tugging him up the stairs with a “we’ll be in my room!” called over her shoulder. If Forrest had been in the right frame of mind, they wouldn’t have even made it up the first step, but by the time he’d come to, they were already gone. So, what if he’d made a couple walk by’s her room? Or popped his head in, to see how the studying was going? He was a teacher, after all, and their education was quite important to him…as was making sure that a good amount of space remained between them. But perhaps he’d taken it too far when inserting himself into their study session…physically doing so, making himself comfortable between them, but only after he swore that he’d nearly caught them kissing. Needless to say…Elena hadn’t taken the intrusion so well. He didn’t think he’d ever seen her so mad at him.

“…how old were you, when you started dating?” The hand with his drink in it paused inches from his lips, eyebrows furrowed as he stared ahead, even as he spoke, before ultimately turning to properly look at them. “Sorry, it’s just…fifteen’s…young, right?” Says the man who’d had a child by eighteen.

After one too many evenings spent locked in her house with her only company being Facebook, Netflix and her cat Adrien had decided that it was time to mingle amongst the local residents of Edens. So that evening she had forced herself to get off the couch and out of her pajamas and into regular clothing that would be accepted readily at Legends. However, the moment she entered the door she immediately regretted it. “Netflix would’ve been better,” she muttered under her breath as she made her way up to the bar. 

She pulled up an empty seat and got settled in, ordering some fries and her drink to satisfy the desire to consume something salty and somewhat comforting. She nodded, thanking the bartender as they dropped off the food and walked away to tend to another patron. She hadn’t taken note of the individual who had sat down near her until they began speaking. At that, she cocked a brow and turned her head to look at him. “How young?” She took a moment to register what he was asking and snorted, amused. “I was probably seventeen, maybe eighteen,” she offered with a shrug. “Fifteen, though?” She paused to think for a moment, trying to account for how things were a little different now for fifteen-year-olds versus when she had been fifteen. “I mean, kind of,” she said with a casual shrug. “Is dating even real at that age? I mean... If you “date” at fifteen do you count that when you’re twenty-five?” Adrien shrugged a second time, “I think I kind of get the allure of wanting to be older when you’re fifteen. We were all there... but it does feel kind of young.”

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outgoing 📲 grace

Grace: Yeah when was the last time you actually got decent sleep??

Grace: Right right right. can you come over and we can watch good girls together???? i'll cook. or pay for take out.

Adrien: Honestly? Probably long before I moved here funny enough. So much for trying to chill.

Adrien: But YES, for sure. Girls night with Good Girls, it's the only way to live.

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outgoing 📲 grace

Grace: Well your ass too, you've got a great ass and it's very youthful.

Grace: Oh yeah there will be plenty of killing for you, also Treadstone is pretty good, i watch it sometimes with Allen when I let him stay up late. It's related to the whole jason bourne series. Lots of killing there too

Grace: Is that the one w the guy from that teen show? I haven't watched it yet. Worth it??

Adrien: Why thank you and right back at ya 👀👀

Adrien: Perfect so now I got two in my watchlist for when I decide I'm gonna be up for 900 hours

Adrien: And yeah it's the one guy from Gossip Girl I think? Idk but it's pretty good butttt Good Girls is way better.