THE ILLUSIONIST

indie celia bowen from the night circus :: written by shamu

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 ‘The Beautiful Woman Who Can Manipulate the World with Her Mind’

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“Tell me, why do you bother following rules set by others? Such things mean little, and hurt you a great deal. You are above bowing and scraping to the will of another.” 

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             ‘that’s how the game works. if there’s no rules or restrictions to make it difficult, than it would just be all out chaos.’ that and she couldn’t help but be a little afraid of what would happen if she happened to let down her father.

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                ❝ I like birds too– ❞

          Wow, he literally sounded like a five year old there. Smooth. 

                ❝ I mean– Well. That’s kinda fucked. Rabbits are….           not exactly child friendly. ❞

          Can you tell he doesn’t know shit about rabbits? Because he      doesn’t. 

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            ‘i still find it hilarious how easter ads always make them seem so fluffy and cute. they can scratch real well too.’ a pause and then a hand held out as she realized it was rude to continue her conversation without properly introducing herself. 

              ‘celia bowen. unless you’re a magician aficionado, you probably haven’t heard of me.’

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keep your friends close, but your enemies closer

like really, very close

intimately close 

so close that you can feel your enemies breath on your neck

and you shiver with hatred and… anticipation? 

turn around and look deep into your enemies eyes, letting your gaze drag down to their lips, your eyes intense with desire. push your enemies up against the wall.

make out with your enemies.

your friends, who are still close, are super uncomfortable and kinda grossed out

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“Oh, it’s not just smoke and mirrors, though they are added in. You hold yourself back so much; it’s a pity that’s the case.” The god sighed, a bit disheartened it seemed. “I hoped for more, truly.” 

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           a scoff emerged from celia’s lips despite her being well aware it was probably impolite to do so. out of habit, her hand moved over to the ringlike scar around her finger, an ugly reminder of the rules. ‘then i guess it’s good i don’t seek the approval of a stranger. i’d likely be out of business.’

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The Night Circus - Hector Bowen & Celia Bowen

“Prospero the Enchanter’s immediate reaction upon meeting his daughter is a simple declaration of: “Well, fuck.”

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“I have no interest in such things, don’t worry. I do however, wonder what a mage is doing here of all places. It seems strange, that someone would purposefully restrict themselves by remaining in such a place…” 

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             ‘restrictions make it fun. or so i’m told.’ truthfully, she could care less about whether she fully applied herself or not, but the rules were set by her father and not herself. ‘it’s just smoke and mirrors, don’t take it too seriously.’

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otp list 💕 : Celia & Marco (The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern)

   “I would have written you, myself, if I could put down in words everything I want to say to you. A sea of ink would not be enough.”

“But you built me dreams instead.”

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               ‘i’m sorry if you’re looking for an autograph. i don’t do them.’ she wouldn’t even bother recounting the incident she’d had being asked to sign particular body parts she had no desire to see.

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         ‘is this your attempt to sneak up on me? because if it is, i’m sorely disappointed in you, marco.’

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                ❝ Thanks for the warning– I really do need all of my fingers. ❞

          Jason straightened and backed away from the cage, smiling at her. 

                ❝ What’re you doing with a killer wabbit, exactly? ❞

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            ‘unfortunately, you aren’t considered a real magician unless you have a rabbit in tow. however, i’m not very fond of them.’ she shrugged her shoulders, reaching for the cloth she usually used to cover it. ‘birds are... much better in my opinion.’

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The Night Circus - Celia Bowen & Hector Bowen

“I am haunted by the ghost of my father, I think that should allow me to quote Hamlet as much as I please.”

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Ladies of Literature is finished funding! Thanks so much everyone! I chose Celia Bowen from the Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern. Wanted to capture her sophisticated/classiness and the creepy presence of the specter of her father.

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Celia Bowen. Someone make Night Circus into a movie already.

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      starter call!