Ave Rex

Regulus Arcturus Black | Slytherin

[layla-yaxley-blog]

Eyebrows raising slightly, Layla took a moment to survey the boy before her, wondering how such a feeble person could be related to the likes of Bellatrix. “You know kid, you got a bit of a reputation to live up to - you’re a Black and you’re apologizing to me because you don’t know how to have a conversation? Develop a backbone, this is almost sad to see.”

[ave-rex]

    ❝If you haven’t heard, my side of the family seems to enjoy shattering expectations. It’s funny really, how people don’t see merit in subtly anymore. Or sarcasm for that matter. There’s more ways than violence and rude behavior to gain what you want. But I digress. Maybe I’ll try that sometime, developing a backbone. It’s not like I haven’t heard that before after all.❞

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Midnight Meeting || Sirius and Regulus

[foulmouthedprophet-blog]

                Sirius glared at his little brother’s back, right in this second he did think Regulus was being a coward, to afraid to fight for what he wanted so he simply accepted his fate as it was.  He wondered if it was about the gold? or was Regulus simply so willing to throw away the chance at happiness. to stay ‘safe’

                 ❝It is probably for the better if we change subject, before i end up saying something i’ll regret.❞ He mumbled, more to himself than Regulus. the silence grew thick for a moment until Sirius couldn’t stand it anymore.

                ❝I’ve taken up knitting.❞

[ave-rex]

    Regulus’ heart sank. Though he hadn’t expected any less from his brother, knew Sirius wouldn’t understand, he had still held some hope which had just been shattered. At least Sirius had agreed to drop the topic and hopefully it wouldn’t be brought up again.    The latter comment though caught him by surprise, a look of confusion clear on his features as he turned back to him. ❝I’m not sure whether or not you’re joking...did you honestly take up knitting?❞

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Midnight Meeting || Sirius and Regulus

[foulmouthedprophet-blog]

            ❝Make them? I didn’t make them do anything Rex, they choose they didn’t want me for a son, i didn’t remove me from the family tree they did, if you decide to do what you want to do, and they choose to turn their back on you because of it, they didn’t deserve to be parents after all. ❞ he said with no lack of passion, he was willing to let Regulus change the subject form quit a lot of things, but not after a statement like that. 

           He turned to look at the Younger Black brother. ❝You don’t have to be stuck, specially not for someone elses’ comfort. Fuck Walburga and Orion both.❞

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    ❝Sirius, please. I don’t want to argue right now. That’s not why I asked you to come here. But it seems like that’s all we can do anymore...❞ Regulus sighed, walking over to pick up his broom. His back was to Sirius at this point as he spoke again, running a hand over the shaft of his broom as he searched for the words.

    ❝I am stuck. You don’t get it. Again, you’re assuming everyone thinks like you, we don’t. I can’t just run away and say it was their fault. I’m the kind of person that thrives on acceptance and values family. You’re asking me to throw away the only family I’ve ever known. I’m pureblood, so I know I’ll be accepted here, maybe it’s a shitty family, but it’s still my family. So maybe I’m making a mistake, maybe I’m a coward, but I’m not leaving. I couldn’t break their hearts like that. And besides, I don’t know what I believe. For most of my life I was content because I was able to see both sides of the argument, I loved that, but now...there’s only one side in my life and I’m going to have to learn to accept that. I’m sorry if that’s not what you wanted to hear, but it’s reality. My reality.❞

    Realizing his grip had tightened so much his knuckles had begun to turn white, Regulus shifted his hold to the other hand, his fingers trembling slightly.  ❝For Merlin’s sake...can we please talk about something else now?❞

[layla-yaxley-blog]

“By asking me questions you don’t even want an answer to? If you want a conversation like that, go speak to one of the statues, I’m sure they’re very lonely.” Letting out an exasperated sigh, Layla leaned back in her seat slightly, attempting to get a grip on her anger - something she failed at the majority of the time. “I don’t quite know about that, people will think you’ve gone properly mad.”

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   ❝I’m not very good at this, alright? It’s why I’m alone ninety percent of the time. I’m sorry for making an attempt to change that. I’ll just go if it’s that much trouble for you.❞ He just gave a small shrug, his blue-grey eyes glancing away briefly. ❝I’m fairly certain most people already do think I’ve gone mad. I just don’t care to correct them.❞ 

[drxmedablack-blog]

“You’ve really got to start paying better attention Reg,” Andromeda lectured despite letting out a slight laugh. “Though if it was History of Magic I don’t blame you - pretty much everyone zones out. In my year, at least.”

[ave-rex]

   ❝Transfiguration actually. I do usually pay attention, I was just a bit distracted.❞ Regulus rubbed the back of his neck with a small smile.  ❝In my defense though, I did transform blank pieces of parchment into ones full of words by the end of class.❞

[layla-yaxley-blog]

“The fuck do I look like, a bloody fucking time turner? I don’t know Regulus, you’re the one who was there, why don’t you answer your own question?” An air of irritation about her, Layla gently rubbed her temples, a pounding headache getting the best of her. Normally she wasn’t that mean towards her house mates - certain ones at least - but today, her patience was running thinner than usual.

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   ❝It was a rhetorical question. I was just trying to make conversation❞ A sigh passed by his lips. Sometimes Regulus would forget why he didn’t try to speak with others very often, but it wasn’t difficult for him to receive a reminder. ❝Though I should apparently stick to conversations solely with myself, got it. I’ll keep that in mind for next time.❞

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Midnight Meeting || Sirius and Regulus

[foulmouthedprophet-blog]

             Sirius smiled at his little brother. ❝I bet, she nearly exploded when hearing he had left me that much gold. I can see it before me, all red faced and screaming her lungs off at some poor portrait.❞ 

             He brushed his thumb over Regulus’ shoulder, subconsciously trying to bring the other some comfort. Sirius spend a lot of time pretending he didn’t care about anything, that nothing ever hurt him, but that wasn’t exactly the truth. He cared a lot, not just about his friends, but also about people he shouldn’t.  

            ❝Do you want out Reggi? you can live with me - once i finish school you don’t have to go home if you don’t want to.❞

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   ❝Nearly? You don’t even know. I stole to my room and I could still hear her going off.❞ He’d finally managed to relax some, although it was short lived. Regulus shook his head as he stood up.     ❝Sirius...can we not talk about this kind of thing? You know I can’t. I’m not going to do that to mum and dad. They lost one child, I won’t make them lose another. You got out, great, but I’m stuck, and I’ve accepted that. You should as well. Let’s talk about something else now, school, out interests, the weather, anything. Please.❞ He hoped this wasn’t just going to turn sour so soon, not wanting to retreat already.

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Midnight Meeting || Sirius and Regulus

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              ❝I think he did it to spite her. Merlin he was a good man.❞ Sirius responded, a mischievous grin decorated his face at the thought of pissing Walburga off.  When Regulus sat down by his side, Sirius wrapped his arm protectively around his younger brother. 

               He frowned when Regulus claimed he didn’t have a lot of friends, Sirius had a hard time imagining that, and he found himself, once again pittying the other. ❝Keeping a lot of secrets are you Reggi?❞

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     ❝As great and amusing as you both think it is, keep in mind you don’t live with her anymore. I’m the one who has to deal with her when she’s pissed off. ...even if it is a bit amusing.❞  Regulus nearly flinched when he felt the arm around him. He’d grown unaccustomed to the feeling of physical affection since Sirius had left. After all, that wasn’t really something big in their family.     He simply gave a shrug in response. ❝I wouldn’t say a lot, but a few, sure.❞ His eyes closed as a sigh drew from his lips. ❝Hey, can you do me a favor? When you graduate- if you do, when you go and get that flat and continue on with life, don’t forget about me, alright? Even if I may act like it at times, I never actually believed the idea you weren’t my brother.❞

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Midnight Meeting || Sirius and Regulus

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     ;; Regulus ;; 

   ❝I didn’t know what to expect.❞ He gave a small shrug, his arms crossed loosely over his chest. Regulus hated that it was now some what awkward to even be around his brother. Sirius had left and things changed, and not for the better in Regulus’ case. That was the elephant in the room, that Regulus would love to ignore, but knew it was inevitable.     A sigh passed by his lips as he shook his head. How was he holding up?  ❝As well as I can I guess. You seem to be doing well though. I can’t even imagine how different it must be compared to home.❞ Perhaps his swift change of subject  was a bit obvious,  but he didn’t want the meeting to turn sour so soon.    ❝Maybe now home life isn’t a stress for you, you’ll run out of excuses to act out and focus on your schoolwork.❞ A small grin tugged at the corners of his own lips at his joke.

          Sirius was about to take offence to the fact that Regulus apparently had expected him to take a note like that so lightly that he wouldn’t come, but he knew the younger Black didn’t mean anything by it, and so he decided instead of risking their reunion, in favor of his own pride, he would simply let it go. 

           ❝The Potters are amazing.❞ Sirius responded, allowing the other to change the subject. ❝I mean, i already knew that though James, but i was still blown away buy it, the first couple of weeks i kept wondering when it’d turn sour.❞ Sirius moved to sit in the grass. ❝I plan on getting my own flat for the money our uncle left me, once school is over, so i won’t be mooching off of them to long.❞

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❝Right...I had almost forgotten he did that, surprising honestly considering mum wouldn't shut up about it for the longest time.❞ His eyes seemed to search the stars for something briefly before he sat down as well. ❝Oh, so you are learning responsibility. I'm not sure whether to be proud or terrified.❞ Blue-grey hues glanced over at Sirius, trying his best to keep the mood light. As much as he was glad his brother was so much better off, didn't want to hear Sirius was doing well. That just meant any semblance of ever having what they once had was gone. ❝You know...it's kind of a good thing I don't really have a lot of friends. It's easier to keep secrets this way...❞

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   Regulus almost laughed at the statement, greatly amused by his word. ❝They’ll mind if they see me talking to you. But I needed a quill so I was willing to take the risk.❞

[cr-sswell]

“ it’s fine—if it’s really that big a deal, you can hex me in a minute. but i can’t guarantee i won’t fight back. ”

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❝It’ll be fine. Honestly, dueling isn’t something I’m that fond of.❞ He gave a light shrug of his shoulders to accompany the response. ❝If they question me about it I’ll just tell them the truth anyway. I’m only here for a quill.❞

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   ❝Oh yes, of course, because we know I have so many. So you don’t have a quill then?❞

[rab-stan]

“ you never know, reg, if you start acting like you do, all the girls might start competing for you. ”

          rab reached into his back and trifled through it before retrieving a quill. “ uh yeah–i do, here you are. i trust i don’t have to warn you not to break it. ”

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❝That’d be great and all, but I’m not my brother. I’m not into that kind of thing. Why try to date when my parents are going to likely throw me into an arranged marriage for status purposes?❞

He accepted the quill with a nod. ❝I forgot my quill I didn’t break it. It wouldn’t be use to me if I did. When will you want it back?❞

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Midnight Meeting || Sirius and Regulus

[foulmouthedprophet-blog]

         ❝You honestly thought i would miss out on a chance to be your brother?❞ Sirius asked, offering his brother a lope sided smile, he had a cloak folded under his arm, rather than having it wrapped around his shoulders - in spite of the chilly weather. 

         It was James’ cloak, he had borrowed it from James, claiming he was going out to meet with a ravenclaw girl, and he’d need to come up with some kind of lie about why he wouldn’t name his latest conquest, it hurt to lie to James, and he did trust the other male, but he needed to keep Regulus safe, and the castle’s walls had ears. 

          ❝How are you holding up?❞

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   ❝I didn’t know what to expect.❞ He gave a small shrug, his arms crossed loosely over his chest. Regulus hated that it was now some what awkward to even be around his brother. Sirius had left and things changed, and not for the better in Regulus’ case. That was the elephant in the room, that Regulus would love to ignore, but knew it was inevitable.     A sigh passed by his lips as he shook his head. How was he holding up?  ❝As well as I can I guess. You seem to be doing well though. I can’t even imagine how different it must be compared to home.❞ Perhaps his swift change of subject  was a bit obvious,  but he didn’t want the meeting to turn sour so soon.    ❝Maybe now home life isn’t a stress for you, you’ll run out of excuses to act out and focus on your schoolwork.❞ A small grin tugged at the corners of his own lips at his joke.

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Midnight Meeting || Sirius and Regulus

@jamaisxpur 

    Regulus was perched on his broom only a few feet off of the ground while he waited, one leg hanging off the side, the other bent and being used t support his diary as he finished the final sentence of what he was writing. He wasn’t entirely sure whether or not Sirius would actually show up, considering their earlier encounter, but he wouldn’t mind just enjoying the night himself. Not an unusual thing for him, he’d gotten pretty good at not getting ought on his little outings.     Memorizing prefect routes and schedules was easy, and figuring out new routes around the castle wasn’t difficult either, but deciphering the routines - or lack there of- of his roommates was the difficult part. Preferring solitude had it’s ups and downs.      After reading over the words he’d written once more, a sigh passed by Regulus’ lips as he shifted his gaze up toward the sky. So many stars were visible above the pitch...     It was the sound of feet approaching that drew the Slytherin’s attention, briefly forgetting he had called for someone to meet him.      ❝You came.❞ Regulus greeted, even before he could actually make out the features of the person approaching.  ❝I almost didn’t think you would. I’m kind of surprised.❞ He closed the book on his lap and slipped it back into his satchel before stepping off of his broom to meet his brother..

[foulmouthedprophet-blog]

        He preferred being smacked to having Regulus speak to him like that, and Sirius was, for once, speechless. how was he even suppose to a thing like that, did Regulus really think, that if he wanted out, Sirius wouldn’t do everything in his power to help him? bright gray eye followed Regulus as he left. 

        Swallowing a lump in his throat, the gryffindor crouched down to pick up the piece of parchment his brother hand dropped, turning it in his hands. 

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   Regulus wasn’t entirely sure why he had bothered saying any of that at all, he knew it didn’t matter, and to bring question to his own loyalty was the stupidest thing he could have done, if anyone was around to hear at least. His pace remained slow until he saw Sirius take up the parchment to fully take his leave. Hopefully his brother would pick up on the fact the letter should be destroyed after he’d read it.

         Despite how things are, I don’t want all of those years we endured together to just go to waste. We were brothers, and I hope that can continue. Even though I know fully well the risks of this, I want to meet with you to talk things out. If you’re willing, tonight after curfew, sneak out of your dorm to meet me.  I’ll be waiting at the quidditch pitch.      I understand if you can’t bring yourself to meet with me, but you can’t say I was the one to sever this tie.

                                                                                                         ~ℛ.𝓐.ℬ.

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          Obedience is safer, sounded like complete bollocks to Sirius, if you weren’t allowed to express your thoughts and feelings, it wasn’t exactly worth being ‘safe’, not when it came at a price like that. ❝You shouldn’t be scared into submission, Rex.❞ 

          One would have to be blind to miss the change in Regulus’ expression, He knew the look, it was similar that of every purist, except, this one lacked the coldness, and superiority, he had gotten so often growing up.  ❝Feel free to leave Mr Black, i’d hate to force you to be in my company.❞ Sirius responded cooly. before deciding to show Regulus how the expression was suppose to be carried out. 

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    ❝You don’t get it. You never have. The decisions you so easily make, I cannot. You had somewhere to go, friends to take you in, I don’t. You’re in Gryffindor, far away from it all, I’m in Slytherin. I already have to sleep with one eye open due to questions of my loyalty. I’d never be able to return to school if I tried to pull a stunt like you. Scared into submission is my only option regardless of what I believe. There’s more people in this life than you, you’re just too blind to see it.❞         He wasn’t entirely sure why he thought this interaction would go any other way, but Regulus still held some childish hope that they were still brothers. With Sirius’ change in demeanor, he took this as his chance to leave, for now at least, after all staying was dangerous, especially on good terms, so an argument was necissary. Turning away, Regulus intentionally allowed a folded piece of paper to fall from his diary as he left. A moment passed before he chanced a glance  behind him, hoping Sirius would have taken it up.

[islafoxx]

“Well. That’s fucking sad.”

[ave-rex]

    ❝What can I say, I’m not a very interesting person. That’s why I spend most of my time alone.❞

[islafoxx]

Gwen raised her eyebrows, a little taken aback by the offer. But she paused, considering it regardless. “I dunno. What’re you good at?”

[ave-rex]

    ❝It’s funny, I ask myself that all the time. I really don’t know.❞