Say my name like a curse

With Lips as Red as a Shephard's Warning; Cadence Bellerose // 700 // Succcubus

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moonchildshawn:

“I lost someone I care about recently…” he looked down, was different this time, because Talia wasn’t his girlfriend, but he still cared about her and she was his friend, so it still hurt. “I don’t even fully recover from Alaina’s death… And now I will have one more to recover from… I hate that things have to be like this, it seems like in this town, there are more deaths than in any other”

A frown tugged at the succubus’ lips, and she was silent for a time before she reached over and gave his shoulder a small squeeze. “I’m so sorry - I know how hard that can be.” She was no stranger to loss, but he seemed all too young to be experiencing so much of it. Despite wanting to help him, she did not let her touch communicate too much of her power - comfort only went so far and once her touch was gone his pain would return. There was little she could do for him. “If there’s anything I can do, I’m happy to do it.”

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Careless. That word would accurately describe some of those roaming Arcadia’s actions. Perhaps even his own, if Ray truly thought about it. There is a concept that having borders, while they still have a decent room to roam, it still was limited and it was maddening for some. It goes with the idea that people as a whole do not like limitations. Not having control of where they want to go. The idea of more hunters coming in… Surely they become aware that they are now with those they hunt? 

“It is foolish for hunters to do that” Ray was monotone but a hint of disgust was there. Vaguely but still hinted in his voice. It was like gladiator times, locking oneself into an arena with a lion. Yes they have weapons, and they have enough technology these days to get more resources sent to them. But what purpose? To poke the beasts roaming in the shadows? Ray thought about how it can be so easy to tip this town into chaos. “Were you about to head home?” He changed subject, knowing that the longer they openly talk about this at night, the chances they will catch someone’s attention increase. 

“Of course it is,” Cadence couldn’t help but agree - she herself was no stranger to fighting hunters, and she knew all too well that it generally ended up with the hunters dead. They were not strong enough to fight the threats within the town - and many were too miscalculating to understand the true scale of supernatural beings that were trapped within the borders of Arcadia. 

Relieved for a change in subject, Cadence nodded, “I was,” She smiled, warmly though tiredly. “Where were you headed this time of night?” It was too late for many of the stores to be open, though there was the clubs something about Ray struck the succubus as not being the type to prowl those at night. 

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jacobdashwood:

“Seriously?” He rolled his eyes. A succubus, and still he lacked success here? “And what if I am? I would hardly think you’d have any problems with it.”

Stunned, Cadence took a moment to gather herself - she wasn’t blind, after all, Jacob was certainly attractive. “I- I don’t,” She raised her eyebrows, “I just thought you and Viv were.. close and I couldn’t really do that to her if you are.” 

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lana-parker:

“I can start my official education to become a nurse and I don’t have to leave Arcadia to do so!” Lana couldn’t keep her voice in check and it echoed all around her. She still had a bright smile on her face and she took a few deep breaths while pinching her own arm to make sure she wouldn’t stop believing that she had really gotten the part. 

“Lana! That’s wonderful!” Cadence’s smile practically glowed with how thrilled she was for the other, and she certainly didn’t miss the chance to laugh at the way Lana pinched her own arm. “I don’t think you’re dreaming - I told you that you could do whatever you wanted!”

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erikhawtcrn:

“Just because you ran into me on a bad day doesn’t mean I’m ‘grumpy’ 24/7.” That didn’t really seem to be the case right now, but at least he had an excuse, well, he hoped it would be an excuse. 

“Of course not,” Cadence sighed as she checked over the human one last time before straightening and turning her gaze on the other, “Your track record so far just hasn’t been stellar,” She pointed out, “And accusing me of being dangerous to you isn’t particularly friendly either -” Cadence indicated the way his hands were tucked away before averting her gaze, sucking in a breath as though it might relieve some of the weight in her chest. She always hated being caught feeding, something about it felt so wrong to her - particularly when she was reduced to leaving the poor guy on the cold ground.

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Too Far Gone || TheoxCadence

Arcadia... 

The place left a bitter taste on the tongue of the succubus; the place that she held responsible for her current predicament. It had held her captive so long, only to release her and eventually draw her back again - she could not escape its cruel hold on her life. Not that she’d tried too hard. After losing Vivianne, parting ways with the woman when the barrier had finally gone down around the town, Cadence hadn’t fought for much. She hadn’t even fought for herself when a group of vampires had taken her in - their thirst for blood as unsavory as she had once found her thirst for the life that flowed through their bodies after they fed. When they’d dragged her back to Arcadia, Cadence had put up minimal protest - too terrified of losing them to really fight against the idea of returning to the town. 

And so she stood at an alley entrance, listening to the bloodthirsty family of savages that had taken her in finish their meal - their lives already drained by the succubus to make them a quiet meal. The succubus crossed her arms, dead eyes scanning the area around them as she waited for the sounds of the feeding vampires to die down, a strangely familiar figure catching her eye from a shadow across the street. Her heart dropped, and she implored the human to continue on his way - he should have left Arcadia the first chance he got.

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theo-matthews:

“Did Vivianne send you?” Theo asked in annoyance, turning back around as he recognized the other.

“No...” She sighed, though chose not to comment on the fact that her sister had withdrawn from speaking to her much at all. “I know you might want to be alone but... I am here if you just need someone to be around.”

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rayvang:

Ray blinked, surprised by how… human Cadence’s response was. But then again, he suppose that just because they have to feed in a unique way doesn’t mean they don’t feel like they are normal otherwise. He also is not aware of how old she was, compared to the woman that introduced them. So perhaps she has wanted to keep herself more emotional? It will be something he will have to find out, he suppose. 

“More people are becoming more… Obvious, I will agree” He looked around, “Even I have been a bit more careless in my actions.” A hint of reluctancy was in his voice, as if he was admitting a great shame.

Cadence nodded at his words - he was too right, and it scared her often how brazen many people were becoming. While she was no exception, she still knew that her prey would wake up with no memory of what had happened and carry on home. Though, she could have taken more care to put him out of sight, generally tucked away in an alley was enough. 

“Many have become more careless, I wonder if they think that because we are stuck in here there are no consequences but their actions seem to bring more hunters into town.” And if she could have left, she would have, because Arcadia was not proving to be the place where she found herself. It was becoming the place that pointed out just how alone she was.

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erikhawtcrn:

“Well, you started it.” Erik made the point of pointing that out with a wave of his hand in her direction. “Forgive me for not being so forthcoming to your kind, I know what you can do with just a touch. I’d rather avoid having the lifeforce sucked out of me like some dementor.” Then he looked down at the poor sap who had been her victim. “You gonna hide that?”

“Oh, absolutely all my fault when you were the one accusing me of being a savage with little control over my hunger - without me having done anything other than jokingly called you grumpy.” She rolled her eyes, a pout crossing her features before her eyes were following his gaze to her victim - again, the sting of being disliked for what she was causing her to cringe as she lightly lifted the man from his spot on the ground. “He’ll wake up in about ten minutes.” She muttered, “Thinking he was mugged or something, he’ll be fine.” Cadence carried him over to the wall, setting him down on the ground before leaning him against it - at least that way he wouldn’t be more noticeable.

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moonchildshawn:

“Hey” he managed to give her a small smile, but it wasn’t a very genuine one, he just did it to be friendly, he wasn’t really happy to give her a genuine smile, he was sad, in grief, once again.

“Sure, I don’t mind if you walk with me, besides, I could use some company right now, would be good to distract me” he just wanted to forget a little, that he once again lost someone he cared about, even if just for that night, even if just for a few hours or minutes.

“What do you need a distraction from, if you don’t mind me asking?” She questioned, though she did not expect an answer - Cadence knew better than to expect answers where others were upset. And it seemed Shawn had far too much to be upset about, it made her heart ache for how he seemed unable to catch a break.

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jacobdashwood:

“Because, my dear, I’ve seen a lot of women tonight who weren’t exactly thrilled by my… advances.”, he grinned.

“Your advances?” She raised her eyebrows, “I certainly hope that you are making none towards me.” He was friends with her sister - what a strange thing that would be.

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Lana sat on a bench in the park with the unopened envelope with the symbol of the hospital in her trembling hands. She knew that she had to open it at some point and she also knew she would probably have to do it soon so she could actually get started if she happened to be accepted. With one smooth movement she ripped the envelope open and then her eyes started to read the words that had been typed on the formal paper. “O my…” She stopped breathing for a moment and her hands started to shake even more. “I got it! I really got it!”

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“What did you get?” Cadence asked, having seen her friend from across the park she’d thought she could do with some of Lana’s wonderful smile. She settled down on the bench beside her, tilting her head to the other with a smile that reflected a mere fraction of whatever joy Lana was feeling at that moment. The girl had proven to be a lovely friend and she was pleased to see her so happy, and whatever it was she was glad that perhaps someone else was seeing the talented girls worth.

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moonchildshawn:

“I wasn’t following you” he said honestly, he was just walking back home, probably not a good idea to walk on the streets when it was that late. He would be okay if a human tried anything with him, but if a vampire, or a hunter did, he wasn’t sure if he would be able to get home safe. He fought with hunters before, but some could be able to hurt him pretty badly, or maybe even kill him, but he wasn’t being able to sleep, so he went for a walk.

“I just needed to walk a little” he said with a small smile, it wasn’t every day that he couldn’t sleep, but some days he couldn’t, because he was too agitated for some reason, or with a lot on his mind. “I don’t know why I couldn’t sleep tonight, but I couldn’t” that was true, he didn’t know why.

“Oh, Shawn,” She breathed out with relief - tonight was not a night that Cadence was looking for a fight. Tired and defeated with her sisters departure, Cadence had merely wanted to go home and sleep.

“Would you like me to walk with you? It’s not very safe being alone so late at night.” Cadence suggested, her smile small, because it had been easy for her to sleep lately - sleep was easier than facing her problems.

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erikhawtcrn:

“Wasn’t following.” Erik commented then rolled his eyes when he saw who it was. As usual, when it came to her kind, his hands automatically shoved into his jeans pockets, out of sight and out of the way where she couldn’t touch. 

“We’re still meeting like this, though, this time it’s the other way around.” 

Cadence stiffened when her gaze focused through the dim and recognized the vampire, arms crossing in a defensive position almost similar to the way his hands tucked away into his pockets. 

“It’s too bad we keep meeting like this,” She suggested, “Since it’s becoming evident that we’re not so much going to be friends.” Which was a shame, because while Cadence had nothing against vampires, it seemed that many of their kind had reason to dislike her kind - without so much as giving her a chance. She wasn’t stupid enough to not recognize him tucking his hands away as a way to keep her from touching him - little did he know she didn’t have to touch his hands for her powers to work. She had no desire to exercise her power over him.

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jacobdashwood:

“The blame is completely on me…”, he smiled, stepping a bit closer to her than he would have normally done. “Oh, I am. Although no one seems to understand what a fantastic company I am.”

Cadence shrugged at his words, her smile slight, “Why would you say that?” She asked, considering he’d been quite pleasant whenever she had spoken with him in the past.

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rayvang:

“I apologize” Ray murmured, still walking towards the succubus, “It was not my intention to make you uncomfortable.” Shoving his hands into the pockets on his jacket, he observed Cadence. There was no reason to tell her that he double checked on the woman she got a feeding from, making sure that she was experiencing a rather strange dream right now. “Perhaps I should’ve made my presence known sooner. I do realize that.” 

Ray shifted around, not sure how Cadence would react to him now or not. They have only interacted a few times and he is aware that she can handle herself. Succubus’ are not his forte, though he has read up on them a bit, but the literature they are in can be on the rather fictional side. 

Cadence relaxed somewhat when she realized that it was merely Ray, someone she didn’t doubt that she could trust because generally, Viv had good judgement of others. Though, Viv’s disappearance had perhaps been the cause of her finally realizing that Cadence herself was more trouble than she was worth. 

The succubus smiled at the man, “That’s alright, I just get a little tense on these streets sometimes. It seems to be getting more dangerous to walk them at night.” 

[theo-matthews]

“I said leave me alone,” Theo whipped around as he heard someone approach from behind him. There was no warmth in his gaze, dark circles under his eyes like her hadn’t slept in days, and his voice rang with hostility. He looked out of place in his nicely fitted suit, full of wrinkles and maybe missing a button or two, but he didn’t give a damn anymore. “If one more person asks if I’m okay..”

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“Point taken,” Cadence held up her hands in a sign of peace. She did not want to fight, but she recognized too much of herself in Theo at that moment, too much of that pain that she had only barely managed to lock away. “I wasn’t going to ask. I was only going to offer company.”