pressing boundaries

[bvllaxblvck]

thexrtist·:

bernardo couldn’t help but smile at her tease back. his personality could be a bit too much at times when you considered the difference in culture between europe and south america, but the other didn’t seem to mind it, and he was fascinated by that.  ─ that is true, i totally agree with you. it’s good to see everyone smiling again. ─  it was an innocent comment but one that was from his heart; he’d been in the uk for a while now but things weren’t going so well with that constant war between the two factions around these parts. that’d almost made him go back to his country a few times - he couldn’t handle the thought of silly fights.

─ me? i was just bored, to be honest. ─  he speaked his mind, looking around for a moment as to watch the crowd, allowing a small smile to settle down on the corner of his mouth.  ─ and i honestly would’ve gone crazy if i had to listen to my colleagues talk about all the things they did out here for even one more second. ─  it was funny to him that they seemed to have never been to a fair before all things considered.  ─ so… i guess i owe you one? ─  the borage threw her a different smile this time; a calm and gentle one.

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Bella was used to interacting with a lot of different characters on a daily basis. Most of the pureblood society found themselves trying to prove that they are different from their parents and those around them, so they make themselves basically insufferable. Bella never really tried- she just let herself slide into the role that was created for her. She had made herself the son her father never got and the perfect society daughter her mother always wanted. Never a toe out of line if the Blacks’ were watching, that was the rule- and somehow they were always watching. She nodded curtly at that comment. There was no reason to show how she hated the idea that everyone assumed they were safe now just because the Dark Lord was gone or how nothing had happened before he and Dumbledore disappeared. It will all come to a head eventually- she couldn’t deny that. ‘ London can do that to a person. Bore someone out of their mind. ‘ Bellatrix chuckled, the smile lingering on her face for just a moment before raising an eyebrow over at him. ‘ What do you do for work? ‘ She asked. He wasn’t familiar so she only assumed that he didn’t work in the ministry, but then again with everything changing, she couldn’t be sure about anything. She had only just slipped her way out of a long trial when everything was hot and heavy on the sacred twenty eight families and the dark marks that seemed to tattoo each and every one of them. ‘ We’ll have to see, these tarts better be the best in the city. ‘

[7x10mickey]

[bvllaxblvck]

blckasnight·:

“I am,” Narcissa replied with a scrunch of her nose. “I just need to see how he is away from the influence of our families, you know. Away from the pressure.” She laughed at her response of wanting wine and nodded, turning to get them both glasses. “I’m trying to do better,” she said as she poured their drinks, going back to what her older sister had said moments before. “I just want to put it all behind us as much as we can. Some days I feel like that’s going to be harder rather than simple.” She handed Bella one of the glasses. “Enough about me. How’ve you been? What have you been up to?” Cissa pouted a bit as she leaned against the table. “I feel like I don’t see you nearly as much as I should anymore.”

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Bellatrix scrunched the top of her nose right back at her younger sister at the comment of her giving Lucius a chance. ‘ What, are we scary something? I thought I was totally welcoming. ‘ She teased, winking her at sister before crossing her feet up on the chair and placing one hand in her lap and another around her wine glass. ‘ Things will be better, when the Dark Lord returns, Cissa. ‘ Bellatrix commented, keeping the comment a little shorter than was what was expected before taking a sip. ‘ Its just the waiting period that makes everyone uncomfortable. Everything will be better soon. ‘ She resolved, smiling softly at her sister before shrugging and leaning back just a tad. ‘ Nothing is very exciting. Mother wants me to marry Rodolphus but lets be honest that’s a bore and father wants me to do something at the ministry which is also a bore, so instead I spend their money. Its quaint life. ‘ She laughed, taking another sip of her wine. ‘ I just try to entertain myself anyway I can. Lately its been charities. ‘ 

[bvllaxblvck]

thexrtist·:

bernardo had a larger smile upon his features when she finished her sentence, but was soon to let it go away as he shook his head to deliver his next line.  ─ no, you’re much more than that for sure. ─  he agreed with a smile on the corner of his lips to show he meant his words. with a gesture of his head, he was quick to start walking, slowly at first to make sure she’d follow.

─ so, what brings you to this fair? ─  he started, honestly curious, wanting to know her a little bit better even if only for that short period of time they’d be together. although he hoped she wouldn’t hate him that much by the end of their conversation.  ─ i mean… besides terrible shopping choices. ─  the borage added as he remembered her words a few moments ago.  ─ anything in specific? ─

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Bella had never met someone who smiled quite as much as this wizard, especially with a stranger. She found herself even more surprised that she didn’t mind it. It had relaxed her shoulders from her ears and allowed her self to follow him when he started leading her away from the window. She knew she didn’t fully trust this random man, but she found herself not caring. She could allow herself to get food and engage in a conversation that wouldn’t lead to much more- she always needed to keep appearances up. She smirked at his comment about being worth more and just shook her head. ‘ I’ll let you tell your boss that then. ‘ She teased. 

Bellatrix thought about why she was really at the fair, and could list a lot of reasons that could make her seem like a terrible person, or she could lie and say she had been looking for potions to stock up on. She settled somewhere in the middle. ‘ I just needed to get out of the house, ‘ She sighed, keeping it light. ‘ Plus I enjoy people watching, its always interesting to see how people react to events like these. ‘ She finished. A much kinder way to say she was scoping out to see exactly how many people were feeling comfortable enough to escape the feelings that followed them through the year. ‘ You? ‘ 

[bvllaxblvck]

blckasnight·:

Cissa opened her mouth to argue against her sister, but she laughed instead. “Yeah, okay. You might be right.” She wrapped both arms around her older sister’s arm, leading her back towards her home. “Lucius Malfoy would gladly foot my bills, thank you very much. He’s just got to work for it,” she tilted her head to look up at Bellatrix, smirk on her face. “I don’t want to end up like our parents, you know. If I marry someone, I’m going to love them, and they’re going to return it. I’m not sure I doubt Lucius. He’s just going to work for it. I’m not making it easy for him. He needs to prove himself and know what he’s getting into,” she gave her a mischievous look before squeezing Bella’s arm and dropping it to go inside. “Coffee, tea, wine? Pick your poison.”

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Glad that her sister laughed along with her, Bellatrix pulled her closer as they walked back to the house. ‘ I have no doubt that he would. Are you going to actually give him the chance to? ‘ She inquired, her eyebrow rising up onto her forehead. The lawyer had always been somewhat involved in their lives, being as he was apart of the sacred twenty eight but his father was also a found friend to their own. Bella listened as she went on about her parents. She paused at the door and nodded, looking at her sister kindly as she thought of her next words. ‘ I think you’re already doing better than them if you’re thinking like that, Narcissa. ‘ She spoke softly,  reassuring the youngest that she would end up okay and ahead of everyone else, simply because she was trying to be better than the rest of them. ‘ Oh merlin, pour me some wine. I can’t say no to that offer. ‘ She laughed, walking in behind her to slip into one of the seats at her kitchen table. 

[bvllaxblvck]

thexrtist·:

he shrugged, not really too keen on the subject.  ─ yeah, i can’t complain. it can be a bit too much sometimes, but it is a good life. ─  he spoke from the heart. bernardo was never one to let small things get in the way of the bigger picture, and, as of now, his life was just great; he didn’t have a lot of problems and his past didn’t really matter to him - mainly because he didn’t remember it anyways -, so he just lived in the moment, freely.

beni pondered about the subject for a second before nodding at her.  ─ well, then i guess you’re welcome. ─  he smiled while biting his lower lip softly as if to contain a short laugh that soon came after. the south american was honestly a bit surprised he hadn’t been recognized by the other by now since he was a part of a very unique arrangement of powerful families, but perhaps it was for the better. at least he wouldn’t have to explain anything or have her interested just because he was a santos or a borage.

─ okay, i’ll take you there then. and i’m totally not doing this because i wanted an excuse to skip work. ─  he winked.

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Bellatrix never just acted- she didn’t know how. It wasn’t that she didn’t think of it sometimes, randomly going up to a person and telling them that she liked their hair and cursing out a random person for brushing past her too roughly, but that wouldn’t be expected of her. She was public enemy number one in the public’s eyes, and always has been. You don’t come from a powerful magical family without everyone assuming that you want to be more powerful. And while Bellatrix wanted nothing more, the first thing to understand power was understanding that you had to have people agree with you to get it. Lifting a gentle hand to her chest, Bellatrix mocked a stunned shock over him when he teased that he was only using her to skip work. ‘ Now I can excuse a lot of things, and frankly I am worth a lot of them, but I am definitely not a reasonable excuse to skip work. ‘ She smirked, running a hand through her hair to push it out of her face before shaking her head. ‘ Please, lead the way. ‘

[bvllaxblvck]

blckasnight·:

“Not really,” Cissa admitted with a shrug. It hadn’t helped, but she didn’t think it was for the reasons Bella thought. Narcissa just didn’t like how some people tended to move on like nothing ever happened. When her older sister continued, she nodded, running a hand through her curls with a sigh. “I haven’t talked to him. Either of them. Is that bad?” A small pout appeared on the younger’s lips and she dropped her head to rest against her shoulders. “I feel like everytime I talk to him I can just see the disappointment seeping out of him.”

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Bellatrix watched as her sister hung onto the words for a second too long and sighed, deciding on whether she should pry to see exactly what was hurting her sister, but knowing deep down that while the three of them were all so different from each other, they handled things very similarly and it was going to be an internal battle before it would be an outside one. So, she just nodded knowingly and dropped the subject. ‘ They’ve mentioned that but I don’t let it build, you’re busy and they know that. ‘ Bella waved off. She understood the need for personal space from their parents, as much as she couldn’t do it. ‘ Its not disappointment, and you know that. He’s just mad none of us have accepted any of the proposals so they have to keep footing our bill. ‘ She teased, trying to help her sister at least a little.

[bvllaxblvck]

thexrtist·:

even though he had made quite the scene and maybe a fool of himself by approaching her like that, bernardo wasn’t one to be embarrassed by most things - or anything at all. instead, he showed her a warm smile as if that situation was just funny to him.· ─ i’m sorry, my mind just goes wild with thoughts sometimes and i can’t really control my tongue, y’know? ─· the borage brushed it off as if it was just standard for him, giving it a shrug right after.

─ i hope i didn’t startle you or anything, i’m just a bit random at times. ─· he tried to start a better conversation, leading her away from the subject of his last few words so that he wouldn’t just lose her in the process of explaining his world-view. he knew he could be quite the unique character… eccentric per se.· ─ also, i heard they have amazing treacle tarts somewhere around this area… have you tried it yet? ─

--- Bellatrix was fairly confident in the idea that not very much could throw her off her game. At least, that’s what she thought. But apparently the idea of a random man walking up to her with a smile as bright as his eyes that genuinely seemed to know nothing about who she was was definitely throwing her off her game. She didn’t even mean that in usual cocky way it came off. It was just one of those facts that she lived with. In every single room Bellatrix walked into, there was going to be someone who knew her face and her last name, and that was all that mattered to them. ‘ I can’t relate, truly, but what incredible life to live. ‘ She noted, her eyebrows still close together and she couldn’t pinpoint if she actually meant what she said or not, but she was in a conversation now, no point to drag herself out. It wasn’t until he was asking her about the food nearby that it clicked in her head that this man truly had no idea who she was, and if he did, he was doing a fantastic job at playing it off. ‘ No, you didn’t startle me. Just pulled me from terrible shopping choice. ‘ She laughed, it was short and got caught in her throat, but it managed to escape. Bella wasn’t sure how long this was going to play out, so she figured the least she could do was feed herself and see exactly when names would be exchanged. ‘ I haven’t, you must where you think it is.’

[bvllaxblvck]

ovcrwhclmcd·:

although it had been several months since she had last since seen her mother, pandora felt equally chastised by her cousin — immediately relaxing her shoulders. nothing like family… sometimes she wondered if even bella got lost in the memories. “mother also taught me not to snap at people in public…” the blonde added with a hint of teasing — as much as she felt comfortable with around bellatrix, which, admittedly, was not much. she crossed her ankles and took the menu to examine, stopping herself at the last minute from tapping her fingers on the table. there wasn’t much interesting, but she was in the mood for something terribly unhealthy — a side glance to bella made her reconsider.

“anyway,” the ravenclaw continued, “i haven’t been there in a few months… got busy with work, you know” accompanied by a dry laugh. it had been at least five months since she had been to the black manor and three since the rosier manor. not for a lack of trying on her mother’s part, but she always found just the right excuse. it was much easier to be an adult without the weight of her family on her shoulders, always ready to redirect her to where they wanted. the way they had been raised, she supposed bella might understand what the feeling was — it was with this thought in mind that she let more information escape.

“mother has been desperate to marry me off”, one finger tapped againt the table before she relaxed her hand against it again; it was improper for her to act so figdety in public. for some reason, pandora thought she would have more time before the marriage talks started. “i would have visited if i weren’t, thus, avoiding family” the blond told her cousin in a quieter voice, putting the menu back.

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Bella couldn’t help but smirk to herself when her cousin immediately dropped her shoulders. The brunette slid into her side of the chairs a little deeper and allowed herself to take another sip of her tea. ‘ Yes well, your mother was always the softer one of the pair so..’ She trailed off, her voice light at the end to indicate there was no need for cattiness at the table and picked up her own menu. She realized then just how hungry she was and found herself scanning the menu multiple times before landing on a simple soup and salad combo that would hold her over but not get push back from anyone who witnessed. Her eyebrows shot up at the information Pandora was willing to provide so readily. ‘ Your mother hasn’t hounded you for not making an appearance? ‘ She let out a short, loud laugh at the idea of that. It wasn’t that she was shocked, but almost jealous. Druelle wouldn’t dare let the eldest go out of town for a week without at least sending an owl detailing every moment so that she could ensure her location. ‘ I can’t say I blame you. You’re at the ministry now? How is that going? ‘ She inquired. Bellatrix barely got the second question out before Pandora went on. It took every ounce of muscle in her abdomen to not laugh again at that, but, it worked and she just nodded understandingly while adjusting herself to lean slightly over the table. ‘ Yes well, Druella has been working on that since I graduated, I’m sure you’ve got time. ‘ She said reassuringly. Bellatrix was all too aware of how scary the marriages could get in their family and it was almost becoming a game on how long the youngest generation could stay away from them at this point. ‘ Do you know the options? ‘

[bvllaxblvck]

thexrtist·:

spring festival event location: diagon alley  status: bernardo & @bvllaxblvck·

art is not just the mix of colors and patterns, it carries its artist’s soul and everything that they are in each line or spot. bernardo was raised incomplete and lonely in the most abstract sense of the word; he could almost feel as if he was just a spectator in his life, watching from afar as everything happened. unsatisfied, cold, dettached from his surroundings.

even though people would call him an artist when it came to curse-breaking as he made it seem simple, beautiful and precise - each stroke of his wand so important to the deconstruction of a curse as the last one or the next one -, the borage thought otherwise. how could he be an artist if his soul was but a fraction of what it was supposed to be? those thoughts haunted him for years now, and it was all his grandmother’s fault. he would never be whole… would he?

distracted by those intense thoughts, it was only when his eyes met the figure of that woman that he could feel the winds change and the colors become brighter. for bernardo, she was beauty in its essence, a true masterpiece; the muse he needed for his strokes to become art.

─ excuse me… ─  he called out with a smile playing quietly on his lips.  ─ you might be my missing piece… ─  the words came out before he could think properly.  ─ sorry… i meant… hi. you know… old typing machine, my bad. ─

---

The most experience that Bellatrix had when it came to art was the paintings she had to sit for when she was growing up ( and recently when she bought her own home and her mother was convinced that to make it a true home, there had to be a portrait of the owner’s in it ) and the fine art she would fine at showings she found interesting. She never put entirely too much thought into it purely because she didn’t see the need to. Yes she was sure that artists put their heart and soul into whatever they created, but Bella didn’t need that story, she just wanted it to match the couch in an aesthetically pleasing way. Bella wasn’t thinking of any of those thoughts now though, instead her head was full of whether she really needed the drapes that were hanging in the window display, a shade of green that would be shocking against a tan wall that she may have actually been dreaming about. She considered the fabric in a way that she only could without touching it, stepping back and allowing herself to try and picture the entire layout. She hadn’t come out to buy anything, just window shop and maybe grab a bite to eat before seeing her mother for tea. All of that was disoriented though when someone walked up to her, smiling, and going on about a missing piece. The confusion spread over her face as he continued to talk, her eyebrows pulling together ever so slightly, while the left side of her lip turned downwards. ‘ Hello? ‘ She laughed, in a melancholy neutral sort of way. ‘ You said something about a missing piece and frankly, lost me there. ‘ She continued, allowing herself to turn fully toward the man in front of her now.

[bvllaxblvck]

ovcrwhclmcd·:

pandora tightened her thin, beige cardigan around her body — it was a ridiculous thing with fur sleeves and collar which did nothing for the chill night. there had been nothing even remotely close to edible in her house — well, arguably there were some herbs and other assorted plants, but nothing already cooked and ready for consumption. besides, some of the plants were highly poisonous (and slightly illegal) and who knows what kind of accident could happen if she got them mixed up? better to leave and try to find a place to eat by herself.

this was how she found herself fending the other costumers at the nearby tea shop for a place to sit. and there, sitting in a corner — not looking very happy —, was bellatrix lestrange. her cousin. also, very much not her favourite person to be around. still, just looking at her brought back memories of several family functions and other events — charity balls, birthdays, weddings… pandora got lost in it while staring at her cousin — in a manner she thought was very discreet. her cousin proved her wrong, almost immediately calling out her hovering.

“really, bella, must you act like this?” was her response, looking around carefully while taking a seat in front of the other. “hello, it’s been a while…” pandora added somewhat awkwardly, back stiff — she never had to interact much with her cousin through the years; “i hope you’ve been well” the blonde continued with a slight grin.

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Bellatrix hadn’t looked up much when she felt the person hovering nearby, she wasn’t ashamed to admit that. She probably should have been a little though when the human ended up being none other than her cousin. Her mother always boasted about how well rounded their family tree was and just how connected they were. Bella never commented about how family trees shouldn’t be circles, but that was neither here nor there- her cousin was sitting in front of her and bringing a rush of memories along with her. Bella didn’t like to think of her upbringing often, it caused emotions to well up that she had spent a considerable amount of time pushing down or just not bothering to take a look at because there would be a lot of hurt behind those walls and she wasn’t risking it. She didn’t get these feelings around her sisters because she honestly hoped they didn’t feel the same way. Bella had tried to ensure that she was blocking them from what they had to go through and in a way, created herself into a human wall so they wouldn’t have to do it. Pandora had pulled her out of the spiraling tunnel rather quickly though and Bella was able to shoot her a rather deadly look while pulling the tea to her lips. ‘ Didn’t your mother teach you that hovering was rude? Either make yourself known or move along. ‘ She added, before letting the silence linger just a second too long before allowing herself to build on the conversation Pandora was building. ‘ Relax your shoulders. You look like I’m going to hex you. People will stare. ‘ She snapped, glancing around the cafe before back at the striking blonde across from her. ‘ I have, thank you. Life seems to be calming down after a terrible winter. ‘ She sighed, leaving the ending up to whatever story she wanted to create. ‘ How have you been? I haven’t seen you at the manor lately. ‘

[bvllaxblvck]

blckasnight·:

“I’m back here,” was what Narcissa said when she heard her sister’s voice. She was currently tending to the flowers in the garden behind her cottage, looking up when she saw Bella walk out. She waved her over, levitating the watering can away with a flick of her wand. Narcissa walked out to meet her older sister, leaning up to press a kiss to her cheek with a smile. “Hi,” she said, she said as she stepped back. “I was having a day,” Narcissa said, gesturing back to the various flowers and plants. Actual translation to that meaning it was a day where everything felt like it was too much - the war, their parents, everything that happened. It was better for her to distract herself than to dwell on it. Though her smile had faded a little at that, she gave Bellatrix another small, half-one, as she reached up to tie back her now pink-tinted curls. “I didn’t know you were coming by today. Everything okay?”

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Bellatrix followed her sister’s calling voice back through the cottage into the garden out back. It was one of those moments that she truly had to take in because it just proved how different the two ( three ) of them were. Bella could never imagine herself tending to a small till of flowers, allowing herself to fall into the perfect role of what she needed to be. While Narcissa was anything but moldable, Bella never expected her to be a brute force to the world like herself. She wasn’t even sure she could say that she didn’t think Naricssa couldn’t handle it, or if she just didn’t want her to. The blonde pulled her out of her thoughts though with a soft hug and kiss. The fading smile and simple explanation told Bella all she needed to know, and gave the youngest a knowing nod. ‘ The spring festival didn’t help I’m sure. ‘ She added, it came out much shorter than she probably intended. ‘ What the ministry thinks they are proving with something so superficial I will never know. ‘ The words were out before she could stop herself, but she did. There was no use getting into a political rant now. ‘ I didn’t have anything to do and frankly the idea of seeing father during all this mess gave me a headache, so I figured I'd come check on my baby sister instead. ‘ She smiled, actually smiled this time while wrapping her arm around her sister’s shoulders and squeezing.

[dolcemoon3]

My Lord, I’d like to volunteer for this task. I want to kill the boy.

[bvllaxblvck]

who : bella & @mmmckinnon where : knockturn alley

Bella was fully aware that she shouldn’t be where she is right now, but it was the middle of the day on a weekday, it's not like she would be attracting much attention. That’s what she was saying to herself as she walked into Borgin and Burkes with a small bag.She hadn’t needed anything from the store, but apparently her mother had requested some things come in and she didn’t feel like making the trip across London- so Bella of course offered. Upon arrival though the item wasn’t exactly advertised correctly and it took entirely too much self control to not throw a tantrum just to prove a point. Thankfully, the owner was kind ( or scared ) enough to offer a replacement item if she could just give him a few hours, ‘ Just a quick lunch, please Ms. Black.’ were his exact words if Bellatrix wanted to recall correctly. 

So, she then left and was just walking down the uneven alley, trying to decide if she wanted to test her luck on lunch on this side of town before catching the unexpected glance of who she genuinely believed was an unlikely order member. Putting on her best customer service blank face, Bella walked just out of reach of the young woman and drew enough attention to herself without saying a single word to Mckinnon but the slightest of coughs and requesting another witch to move out of her way without a second glance. 

‘ What an interesting day this is turning out to be, isn’t it? ‘She glided along, refusing to make eye contact while she scanned the window in front of her.

[bvllaxblvck]

who: bellatrix & @ofandrcmeda​ where : outside of a cloak shop 

Cloaks were always something that Bella felt like she was always buying. There was something at the ministry, something at her mother’s, something somewhere where she wasn’t allowed to show up in something more comfortable and had to be miserable instead. She had dropped some off in hopes of bettering the fit with no avail- still shapeless, still annoying. So of course what else would the eldest Black do other than treat herself to some new ones. After paying for those and asking for the shop owner to ship instead of having to lug them all the way home, Bella found herself lost in thought as she escaped at last and found herself nearly colliding with another human. 

She then assumed she was going crazy due to the fact that the young woman held striking resemblance, then it clicked. ‘ Oh! Andromeda..’ 

[bvllaxblvck]

who : bellatrix & @blckasnight where : narcissa’s home 

Bella tried not to think about two things very often, death and family dynamics. It wasn’t out of fear or lack of understanding, it was almost as though Bella understood it too well. Well, not death but the family dynamics. Bellatrix knew better than to think about the way the Black family raised their children. There was one thing that she was happy for though, and that was Thursday evenings. Ever since the two girls had left the original Black manor and found themselves making their own homes, they always tried to make a point to keep Thursday evenings relatively free for the other. This was one of those days. 

Knocking twice on the door to the small brownstone that Narcissa had moved into before allowing herself in, she had only just started slithering out of the coat before getting the words ‘ Cissa, I’m here! ‘ Her voice carried enough and she didn’t bother with much more. She hung her coat on the hanger next to the door and found herself looking around the small entrance hall and taking in all of what Narcissa had created for her home. For having such a specific set of parents, they couldn’t have gotten three girls who were any different and that was something she would forever relish in. 

[bvllaxblvck]

who : bellatrix & open where : local tea shop

March was just one of those months that Bellatrix didn’t understand. Every year the weather changed and every day the mood changed. Nothing could stay consistent day to day or even week to week and it was simply exhausting for the woman. It was cold and Bella had been planning for the day to be a solid 10* warmer purely from the sunlight that was pouring into her windows. The brightness of the day had already caught her off guard so the shock of the cool air whipping through her thin jacket was all she needed for her mood to be completely ruined. Not even an hour after 12 and she had completely written the day off. 

It had been hours since then and Bella still hadn’t shaken the sour mood. She had managed to keep from completely losing it on someone, but she was about to lose it as she sat in the corner of a busy tea shop. It was dinner time now and apparently everyone had the same idea she had to spare her elves for a single night and feed herself. Now there was a figure just hovering near her, either completely unaware of who she was or trying to play it cool while they seemingly stared at the seat across from her- hopeful she would leave. 

‘ I’m not getting up at this hour, but if it really is the only seat that you can find then go ahead, sit. Just keep quiet, neither of us need to make this place louder. ‘