Courage as My Might

Avalon Lynette Guinevere Pendragon, Princess of Camelot. 23. Future Dr. Pendragon. History, Self Defense, I'm No Damsels in Distress. The Arcane. 

[avapendragon]

tatianabeaufort‌:

“Well, some royals like putting their names on things they aren’t actually doing anything with. Seen it several times…but I assume you aren’t like most royals, right?” The blonde challenged, brow raising as she scanned the girl in front of her’s face. If anyone could handle a verbal back and forth, Ava had proven to be the one. She didn’t take things so personally, she challenged her back, and Tatiana had to appreciate that. “I mean I have the flexibility part down, it’s the being zen part that I have problems with. “ She explained as she let out a small sigh, pulling her legs back into a butterfly position in front of her, head falling a bit to the side as paused for a moment, “But the idea of seeing you attempt a back bend is amusing enough in itself to brighten my mood a bit.”

Pushing herself up to be on her feet, she rolled her head side to side as she stretched out her muscles while she listened to her speak, rubbing her lips together slowly, “The sorority issue needs to be dealt with more seriously, I reached out to Mitch and he might as well have told me to fuck off. This is important to me, even if some people don’t think it is.” Tatiana admitted with a shrug, hands coming to rest on her hips as she felt her lips curl into somewhat of a smile, “Exactly, she could’ve bound her wings better, and trust me…I’ve seen people get way worse on the Isle and that was on purpose. I wanted to beat the fuck out of her, not maim her.” It was the truth, but she didn’t want to talk about that bullshit anymore. About the guilt she felt, about the rules of the fights, none of it. So she focused on the next words to leave Ava’s mouth, noting her wink, “Cute isn’t a word that I would say describes me. Warm up? Cute that you think fighting me is just a warm up.”

“Not like most royals? That’s a compliment if I’ve ever heard one,” Ava grinned wide, glad to have someone around willing to go tit for tat in a verbal, and physical, sparring match. So many people in this world were afraid of getting a little down and dirty. But that was the fun of life. In Camelot she had spent a lot of time being chased around by maids who didn’t want her rolling around with the horses. She watched Tati move with wide eyes. Well. That was a sight. “Maybe one day you’ll get to see it again. I’m all muscle, no stretch. If you need someone to kick down a door, I’m your girl, but I have short arms constant exasperation.”

Ava nodded, sighing gently as she shook her head. “Mitch is in a bit of a personal disaster himself so I’m not surprised it’s at the bottom of his list. But if you need any help I’ll be around. I’m sure I can even get Olivia in on it. You didn’t go in wanting to hurt anyone, so I think it’s safe to say she should share some of the blame for going into an underground fight ring anyway.”

Popping to her feet, she offered Tati a wide grin. “Well then. Shall we? I’ve always wanted to see how a VK throws down.”

[lena-luthor]

Talent isn’t genius, and no amount of energy can make it so. 

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oliviarwhite‌:

It was weird to think that her wedding day had finally arrived.

Olivia had been more or less been taught to plan for it for her entire life thus far (though many things had changed over the years, including the groom), but between running back and forth between Auradon University and Charmington in order to prepare to keep things running in her portion of the kingdom and keeping up with her graduate work, it had almost felt like January 1st would never come. How she and Nate had managed to plan a wedding in the middle of all the craziness was truly unknown to her, and perhaps once they realized just how crazy things were going to be they should have rescheduled, but… standing there, smoothing out her dress and thinking over everything that had led up to that moment, suddenly none of that mattered.

She’d had a breakdown the previous day, but she was fine now. Calm, even, which was the last thing she’d expected to feel.

Turning to look over her bridal party one last time before they got things started, Liv was immediately taken aback by Ava’s unexpected words.

“You said you don’t own tear ducts,” she pointed out, taking a few steps towards the girl. “If you cry I’m going to cry and then I’m not going to stop.”

Ava did everything she could to avoid Olivia’s face. This was not how she had expected to react on the day of her friend’s wedding, not even a little bit. This was terrible. Horrible. To feel her heart breaking apart like this.

But not in a bad way. If anything, it felt fuller than ever. Looking at her, Ava couldn’t help but remember the portrait of her mother that hung in the library, the one of her in her wedding dress. The entire world deserved a queen as lovely as Olivia White. As good and kind as her. Gods only knew what she had done to deserve a friendship like this.

“I don’t. It’s allergies. It must be. There’s something terrible in my eye.” She turned away and blotted away the mascara with a spare tissue. “It’s just...Olivia you look so happy. I’ve never seen someone glow the way you do. If anyone deserves this moment....I know it’s you.”

With a deep breath and stalwart resolution, she grabbed her friend’s hands and gave them a squeeze. “I don’t plan on crying today. What would the people think? They’d be more appalled that Avalon Pendragon is crying rather than taking in your absolute beauty right now.”

[avapendragon]

Text Message: Olivia's Boyfriend

Nate: ....don't know, honestly.

Nate: Kids are kind of a touchy subject for me so.

Ava: Right. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought it up at all. Even as a joke. I don't know how to use my head sometimes.

Ava: What's your silverware color preference?

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Text Message: Merlin

Arlo: As a matter of fact, I do

Arlo: Oh my sweet Pendragon, when have drinking with knights ever been a wise decision?

Ava: one day I will learn to stop being so stupid, Arlo, I promise you.

Ava: you could also just bring me asprin

[avapendragon]

top three hottest girls and guys?

Girls:

Tatiana (a strong woman who knows how to rule)

Emmy (though I’d rather not talk about that one)

Ela (she’s very stupid but that’s part of her charm)

Guys:

Val (he could take me in a fight which i find interesting)

Orion (he’s just sort of scrawny and adorable)

Tris (though dear Gods I’d never date him)

Am i going to spend all dating rating Auradon’s population? because if so I’ll need another bottle.

[avapendragon]

Fmk: one of the Christensens, one of the Nautilus', or one of the Thana's (name which)

Oh Gods. These games. Alright, I’ll bite.

F: Manu because I’m sure it might be fun

M: Cori because if Liv is going to marry one I might as well too

K: Sterling. Twice. With a very long, very hot poker. And then I’d ask Arlo to bring him back to life so I could do it again,

[avapendragon]

Honesty Hour

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tatianabeaufort‌:

Maybe the reason she didn’t mind Ava’s presence as much as other royals was due to the fact she didn’t act like them, she was rough around the edges, a strong female, and Tatiana had to have a little bit of respect towards her, just as she did towards Ela. Her apology wasn’t exactly genuine, but the blonde just rolled her eyes as she heard the laughter, as if her aggression was a joke of sorts. “Yes, I was sitting right here, minding my business. Maybe….you should try it out sometimes.” It wasn’t a harsh tone, more so teasing back as she stretched her arms up above her head, leaning to the side to touch her toes, “I’m just stretching before I get onto the mat to practice some of my flips, I would hate to get rusty.” She admitted, shrugging her small but strong shoulders, rubbing her lips together before pausing and smirking, “And I don’t think I’ll ever be one of those yoga-zen type of girls anyways.”

Leaning the other way now, she raised a brow at the question before sighing, “Basically all the fight night bullshit alongside the sorority bullshit with a sprinkle of this guy I used to talk to just not even giving a fuck anymore, but that’s not a surprise. Men tend to be like that, at least most of the time.” She noted easily, smirking a bit as she offered the boxing studio to her, “Are you trying to box with me, Ava?”

“Lesson number one, constant vigilance is key. It’s good to assume you’ll usually see me around at my gym. It’s my baby. I even do my coursework here. Dr. Pendragon won’t craft herself from thin air. I’ll do it from a textbook on medieval Auradon.” Ava laughed, tightening the braid in her hair. This was not the life she had expected to be part of when she was growing up in Camelot, but it didn’t bother her much. Owning this gym and working on her PhD was a dream come true. It was important to be a well rounded Queen. “You don’t strike me as the type, no. Neither am I. The last time I tried to do yoga I think I nearly broke my back bending like that. Apparently I need to learn to be more flexible, in more ways than one.”

Ava thought for a minute, listening to what Tatiana had to say. She wasn’t the best at comforting people but hopefully she could help at least some way. A few of these problems were familiar enough from her own days as an undergraduate. Well, not ripping off someone’s wings, but she could see herself doing something like that in her younger years.

“Yikes. I heard about what happened, in both situations. If there’s anything I can do to help with the sorority one, let me know. I was Vice President under Olivia. As far as fight night, which I’m still very disappointed I missed, well sometimes things happen. You don’t go into a ring expecting to get off scot free. If you’re not willing to risk something, don’t get into a fight.” Ava smiled, leaning in closer with a wink. “It’s cute you think I’ve ever lost. But I could use another warm up.”

[avapendragon]

Text Message: Olivia's Boyfriend

Nate: Dishes wouldn't hurt actually.

Nate: I thought you got married so that you didn't need the condoms anymore? Aren't royals big on their kids having babies?

Nate: Not that I want kids, but still.

Ava: No kids ever or no kids in the future? Royals are big on kids. At least one so someone can take over the throne. But Camelot is infinitely different than the other kingdoms. My dad is very old fashion.

Ava: marriage makes people boring. I'll tell him to buy you some nice crystal serving dishes.

[avapendragon]

Text Message: Olivia's Boyfriend

Nate: Zeus please not that. Not a parade. Ever.

Nate: Um...what do married couples tend to get?

Ava: you are asking the absolute wrong person, Nate. I am not the marrying kind of gal. I suggest a nice set of dishes

Ava: or whatever people need when they're married and settle down

Ava: a box of condoms maybe?

[avapendragon]

Ava was not typically someone who felt strong emotions, or at least let them affect her in ways that were obvious to an outsider observer. If there was one thing she knew she was good at, it was bottling up her emotions and letting them pour over until one day, she died. It was a talent she had been cultivating for years under the scrutiny of the Knights of the Round Table, who either wanted her to be her mother or her father.

But in this moment, staring at her friend of so many years straightening out the lines of her wedding dress before preparing to walk down the isle towards her love, made Ava’s heart twist uncomfortably tight.

Cautiously, she took a few steps towards Olivia. Nothing felt right. There were no words. She had been there at the dress fittings of course but this moment was so much more than that. It was everything. For a moment, she feared what might come of a friendship she considered to be incredibly dear. The thought of losing Olivia to marriage was terrifying. But there was no denying how happy Nate made her. If anyone deserved that sort of love, that sort of goodness in their lives, it was Olivia without a doubt.

“You look...wonderful.” She swallowed hard and tried to calm her shaky hands. “Gods I think you might have broken me.” Ava sniffed and turned her gaze to the ceiling. 

@oliviarwhite​

[avapendragon]

text message ✉ Ava

ELA: the wedding party is not going to fall apart. I love literally everyone involved too much to let that happen

ELA: You're gonna sell my underwear?

ELA: Oh at damsels lol

ELA: as much as I appreciate the offer, taking a job from someone I loved is what got me in this mess in the first place

ELA: and damsels is your baby

Ava: 1) never tell me you love me again, it makes me gag

Ava: 2) calm down. I'm not offering you my hand in marriage I'm asking you to sit at a counter and look cute. That's your speciality. Don't let anyone steal protein powder. I promise it's not that hard.

Ava: And no offense i'm not really typical boss attitude. Damsels is my baby and I trust you to not suck. And if you suck then I'll fire you and then I'll buy you a drink to apologize for having to fire you. No harm done.

[avapendragon]

Text Message: Olivia's Boyfriend

Nate: I think that's a better question to ask Liv. I haven't really thought about that stuff but I'm sure she has.

Ava: i wanted both opinions. I mean it's a present for both of you after all. And if you don't say anything he's just going to lead a very large parade in your honor which could get messy.

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tatianabeaufort‌:

With all her pent up aggression, hitting the gym wasn’t exactly a bad idea for someone like Tatiana. She was tiny, but she had strength for days, back on the Isle she was constantly running around, jumping off things, and her agility came in handy if she swiped something from someone. So whenever she arrived to Auradon, she was approached about cheer leading, which was quickly shot down. In no world would Tatiana cheer on the people who put her and her mother on the Isle, banishing them like sewer rats. But something she did noticed and caught her attention was the gymnastics space, watching the people in there run and jump and flip, now that was something she could get behind.

To be fair though, she had missed a few practices due to her struggles as of late. Now, she was starting to get back on her feet, able to push away the darker thoughts and find some ground. So, she went to Damsels, word on the street it was a pretty good gym and she could use the space to get back into her groove. Rolling out her yoga mat, she put in her earphones and began to stretch. A simple pike at first, reaching forward to touch her toes with ease, before transitioning into a split. This was where she felt at home, alone and at peace for a moment as the loud music blared into her ear drums.

Which was why she didn’t notice Ava’s approach, situated in her split, she felt a hand on her face brushing her hair back and automatically her eyes snapped open with a vibrant green glow. Her hands hot as they mirrored the shades in her eyes and she yanked out her earphones, already on a defense before hearing Ava speak, “Fucking Zeus, don’t do that!” She barked before taking a breath and raising a brow, surveying the girl. Well, she had guts, that was for sure. “Yeah, well, that’s me. Full of surprises.” Her voice was monotoned, and she sighed as she sat up and pulled herself out of the split she was in, rolling her neck side to side, “I’m trying to get back into my groove, the gymnastics team isn’t too pleased with my absence lately.”

Ava was not known as the most well put together royal around. Perhaps it was her father’s spirit that had been instilled in her at an early age but if she saw a chance of mischief it was difficult to pass it up. It was one of the reasons she sometimes liked to see Tatiana riled up, eyes glowing green with enough power in her hand to turn Ava into an actual crispy skewer. Post workout she was not exactly equipped to fight a dragon queen and currently her sword was locked away back home until she could be crowned queen.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” she laughed, unable to hide her amusement. “I couldn’t help myself, you were sitting right there. So what sort of pent up aggression are you trying to work out? You’re not exactly screaming I’m yoga zen right now.”

She wasn’t sure what it was about Tati that she was so constantly drawn to. Maybe it was the allure every knight had towards a dragon. Maybe it was something else. She knew her and Olivia hadn’t gotten along, likely never would. Or maybe it was the fact that she was a powerful woman with cute legs and Ava had about as much self control around people like that as a rat chasing after cheese.

“Any reason for the absence? Or instead of talking I can take you back towards the boxing studios and just let you hit things. I’m okay with either.”

[avapendragon]

Text Message: No

emmy: ava... our world isn't big enough to avoid seeing one another ever again, for the rest of our lives.

emmy: am i really expected to sit in here and know you're outside? do i not even get to say hello, or thank you?

Ava: I don't want your hello or your thank you. You made made it very clear you weren't interested in anything beyond what we had

Ava: Of course it is. Camelot isn't your ideal place anyway.

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Text Message: Olivia's Boyfriend

Nate: Cold but warm enough to still do it, obviously.

Nate: It's a wedding, crying is kinda a thing isn't it?

Ava: I don't cry. I'm physically incapable of it. The lady in the lake stole all my tears.

Ava: Lukewarm feet are good. I imagine that's what most people feel. I'm happy for you both. My father is asking what sort of wedding present you guys would like to have?