𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐒.

camelia french-delgado. 30. therapist. wife to mason french.

[camdelgado]

victorvalencia​:

DR. NELSON’S PRIVATE PRACTICE DOWNTOWN Friday, July 23rd w/ @camdelgado​

A hit and run downtown wasn’t usually something Victor checked out, however, after arriving on his Captain’s shit list for a stunt he pulled two weeks ago, it seemed like his punishment meant chasing down license plates. With a heavy sigh, Victor had just finished interviewing the car with a swiped side door and had the woman alert her insurance while the police tried to track down the car in question. A crowd had formed due to the woman’s outrageous claims against PD for not doing much else other than telling her to wait. And usually Victor would have found a way to pester the annoying civilian but he seemed to have caught sight of something more promising… “Any chance you could offer this woman some free therapy? She really needs it” Victor said as he walked up to Cam in front of the office building he assumed she worked at, “Seriously, she’s driving me crazy.”

Having just finished with her last patient of the day, Cam wasted no time picking her stuff up and getting out of the building she spent her days in. It was nice out and she couldn’t wait to enjoy the day when... she ended up right in the middle of some kind of weird showdown between Victor and some hysterical woman. She chuckled as he walked over to her, her eyes going from him to the woman and then back again. “I’m afraid I’m off the clock, officer,” she said with a smile that was meant to be apologetic. The woman looked even madder than she was before now that Victor had walked away from her and Cam wasn’t touching that with a ten foot pole. “Also, I really don’t want to deal with her. Is this what your day to day looks like? Because I have to say I don’t envy you.”

[camdelgado]

matiasgarcxa​:

“You don’t learn anything from easy other than … that was easy,” Matias agreed. Even without explaining all the specifics, he felt like Camelia understood, and for someone he’d met not even an hour before … that was quite an impressive feat. “Besides, it seems like difficult and painful just comes naturally.” And yes, it was a part of life, but maybe, it didn’t need to be quite as big a part as he’d let it be. “If I was actually worried, that would be incredibly reassuring,” he replied, chuckling slightly. “As it is, I’ll just say … thanks. But what brought you somewhere you hardly know anyone?” A nosy question if there ever was one, but he’d be okay, if she didn’t feel comfortable answering. Of course, he didn’t attempt to retract the question, either, because he was curious. Just not to the point of insisting. Grinning, he countered, “Creo que puedes … simplemente no quieres.” He took a long sip of his coffee has her gaze drifted, and he nodded. “It didn’t take me very long to get used to it, I’ll tell you that much. Makes me glad I never gave up the apartment.” It was clear there was a story with the whole living situation, but was it a story he was entitled to? Matias suspected no, not yet.

“I don’t know how accurate that is, but I admit that people tend to learn more when they experience things the hard way,” she said with a scoff, thinking of her own marriage. They could’ve just ended things when she felt so disconnected from him that she stepped out on their marriage, but they had chosen to try again and it only delayed the inevitable in the end. It made doing what they needed to do harder and more difficult. “You can say that again.” She cringed internally when he finally asked the question she hoped to avoid—why she was in Wilmington in the first place. She wasn’t ashamed of being a divorcée per se, but it seemed like a heavy topic to bring up on their first meeting. “My husband has family here. Well, ex-husband now.” Most people would turn and run the other way when someone they barely knew brought up such heavy baggage and she found herself hoping that Matias wasn’t like most people. “Muy bien, no quiero hacer eso. Demándame.” Cam glanced out the window at the blue sky and the ocean and the sand. It was idyllic alright. “I’m not surprised. It’s gorgeous here.”

[camdelgado]

iMESSAGE | CAMELIA

MATIAS: Not yet, there isn’t.

MATIAS: Yes, for your friendship. What makes you think that, huh?

CAM: And there won't be

CAM: I don't know!! I feel like your hopes are high and that means you'll be disappointed

[camdelgado]

victorvalencia​:

“Nope sorry. I’m the fun police, any sight of fun and I knock it down” Victor shrugged his shoulders as if it were actually true but seconds later an amused grin appeared. “I just call them on their bullshit and they don’t like it. I got into law enforcement to help people, not to be the personal force for the highest bidder” Perhaps he was being a little too dramatic but politics in the department were skewed heavily in favor of those with money and Victor wasn’t the type of person would be bought. “Planning to move already? I get it. I hear Masonboro is nice, a little too uppity for me though.”

“Masonboro, huh? I’ll have to check it out. I kind of like downtown, though. It’s as close as it gets to home,” she said with a scoff since it was nothing like Brooklyn. “I kind of dig the beach, but I don’t really see myself living in a big beach house by myself.” If she was downtown, there would be Dana close and everything would be within walking distance. With a deep sigh, she glanced at her watch and figured it was time for her to get out of Victor’s hair. “Alright, Mr. Detective, I should get going before Dana comes home and sees that I’m gone. Wouldn’t want to freak her out and wouldn’t want you to get sick of me two minutes after us meeting.” She got up from his couch, smiling at him one last time before heading out. “Thanks for the tequila. And the company.” 

[camdelgado]

iMESSAGE | CAMELIA

MATIAS: HA. You’re funny. I’ll have you know I’m nimble, no risk of tripping here.

MATIAS: I texted you, remember? Maybe I’m the desperate one.

CAM: Maybe I'LL trip you. No rule against that.

CAM: For my friendship? You're going to be so disappointed.

[camdelgado]

iMESSAGE | CAMELIA

MATIAS: Glad to hear it. Read it. Whatever. And, to start - we’re going to need a start point, and an end point. You wanna go on the beach again?

MATIAS: These don’t seem like desperate measures, but okay.

CAM: Yeah, the beach is nice. More chance of you tripping and falling behind.

CAM: I'm glad to know I'm not that pathetic then

[camdelgado]

victorvalencia​:

“There’s no such thing” Victor commented, shaking his head in the process. In his experience, police officers and even detectives had never treated him or his family with respect or care. Even now, his family was still afraid of officers which was why it didn’t sit well with a lot of them that he became one. “I don’t think that’s in my future, and not just because the entire department hates me. It’s just not what I got into the force for” he shrugged his shoulders. “No thanks, how about I help out by making sure no one tries to break into your apartment, sound good?”

“Honestly, can’t you lie to me and tell me there are a few? This is just bringing the whole mood down,” she said with a small shake of her head, although she’d known she couldn’t trust cops for a long time. She knew better than to think any of them were looking out for her or her family. “They hate you? That seems a little extreme. What’d you do?” Cam chuckled, nodding at this suggestion. She hadn’t actually expected him to agree to any of it, but a promise of safety was better than nothing. “Yeah, seems fair. I don’t know how long it’ll be my apartment, but it’s nice to know I can sleep peacefully while I’m here.”

[camdelgado]

victorvalencia​:

“Yeah, I sure hope so,” Victor said with the shrug of his shoulders. So far it hadn’t done him any good but he could still hope. “Power is relative. A badge doesn’t give it to me” he commented. It might’ve given a lot of the guys on the force a sense of power over civilians, but that’s not why Victor joined the force. He wanted to make a difference, not scare people into respecting him because he could make their life hell. “Butter, eggs, flour –– pretty sure all those aren’t vegan, right?” He guessed. “Well the job description isn’t that specific but it gets filed under helping women out when they need it.”

“You’re one of the good ones then.” Truthfully, good cops seemed a lot rarer than bad ones nowaways, but maybe her outside perspective wasn’t all that accurate. “You sure you don’t want to be a captain or something? You could teach all the youngins how to behave properly.” Cam nodded, confirming his suspicions about the ingredients that usually made desserts delicious. “Yup, why do you think her desserts are so dry and carton-y?” She truly hated herself for talking shit about her best friend’s cooking, but it wasn’t anything she hadn’t said to her face to face. “Is that so? Because, in that case, I might need help moving some shit from my house to my new place whenever I get one. Or you can help me out by cleaning the bathroom at Dana’s.”

[camdelgado]

iMESSAGE | CAMELIA

MATIAS: That would be called cheating, and I admire the spirit ... but it’s not happening. Rules beforehand this time. All of ‘em.

MATIAS: It’s unorthodox, but it’s definitely effective.

CAM: Fine, I'm listening. Or reading. Whatever.

CAM: Hey, desperate times.

[camdelgado]

victorvalencia​:

“Thank you for saying yet. I appreciate that you think I’ll have one in the future” Victor drawled out with more sarcasm and a knowing smile. Truthfully, Victor didn’t operate on the same level as a lot of the other detectives so he wouldn’t be surprised if he never saw a medal in his entire career. He didn’t need something shiny and metal to tell him he was protecting and serving his community in his own way. “Well, I gotta say, pigs weren’t all that popular back in Texas or California, too, so I get it” he shrugged his shoulders. There were still some members of his family who detested his career and expressed it every chance they got. While he understood their disdain, it was the only way to see a change in the world. “All the desserts she’s brought over though? Hard pass” He said making a face of disgust before a grin rose back to his features. “Alright, that’s good to hear. If not I have no problem helping you back home, sorta my job, right?”

“Of course, I would never underestimate you. That hero complex of yours is definitely gonna pay off one day,” Cam said equally as playful, mirroring his smile. Truthfully she wasn’t sure she wished him a medal. She was under the impression that he would need to stop something terrible from happening to deserve one of those and clearly she hoped he wouldn’t be put in such a position. “Well, you’re a detective, so I guess you’re exempt from that hatred. Plus, you don’t seem like the type to let power get to your head, despite your very strong desire to keep our streets safe.” The brunette chuckled, forced to admit that vegan desserts were very rarely successful. “Are we surprised? She doesn’t use any butter and we all know desserts without butter aren’t worth much.” As little as she knew him, she still trusted him to get her to Dana’s place if need be. He just seemed trustworthy somehow. “Getting your drunk divorcée neighbors back to their place safely is in your job description?”

[camdelgado]

victorvalencia​:

“Oh, do I now? Do you know a lot of detectives or am I the only one so far?” He asked with the raise of his brow. He had been in Wilmington for nearly three years and had gotten to know quite a lot of locals so far. Cam was still new to the city but it seemed like they were becoming fast friends. “I’ll be sure to never tell her you said that. Besides, she brought eggplant lasagna once and it wasn’t terrible” He tried to defend but it wasn’t the strongest argument. “Alright, I get it, my desk could use some sprucing up,” he said rolling his eyes at her sarcasm. “No, actually I don’t care to,” he said with a wide smile, “How’s the tequila? Don’t tell me you’re a lightweight otherwise, I’ll have to escort you back to your apartment.”

“I mean, I would assume so given that you have no medals yet. You’re my first. My first detective that is. Is that some kind of accomplishment in these parts or? I have to say cops, in general, weren’t all that popular back in New York,” she said thoughtfully, remembering how her brothers often got in trouble with them and how they’d been thought to behave when they were around. “Alright, alright, the eggplant lasagna is pretty damn good I have to say. One of her best dishes for sure.” Cam gasped in faked offense, her hand flying to her chest theatrically. “What? Are you afraid I’ll find a way to make fun of that too?” Looking down at her glass, she considered his question. “It’s great. I haven’t had the hard stuff in a while, but I can promise you I can handle my alcohol. If it does come to that, though, I’m sure I can handle the walk across the hallway.”

[camdelgado]

victorvalencia​:

“I’ve been in law enforcement for over ten years and I can’t name one time I’ve ever gotten a medal,” Victor said with a smirk. He was sure they gave them out, however, it was usually a lot more political than it was for actual work so he didn’t feel too bad about it. “Well, I’ll make sure you’re not just surviving then” After all, that’s not what life was about. It was about indulging your sweet tooth, laughing with family and friends, and not taking anything for granted. He figured the least he could do was get Cam something with a bit of flavor to eat. “You know the property brothers would really think my desk is somethin’ special. The nameplate is gold, really makes a difference” he said sarcastically before letting out a laugh. “Alright, that’s fair. Before I went into the force I had a bit of a wild streak. If I kept it up I probably wouldn’t be here right now, but school and work sometimes save us” Before he decided to pursue a career in law enforcement, Victor was going down the same path as his older brother with the violence and the gangs, thankfully he seemed to get some sense to him to stop.

“Tienes que intensificar tu juego entonces,” she teased with a grin. Cam honestly wasn’t sure what it took for officers to get medals, but she figured it took a little more than just doing your job. “Thanks, I appreciate it. I love Dana. Seriously, I would do just about anything for her. Eating vegan food every night? I’m starting to think it’s one of the things I can’t do.” She was mostly being dramatic, but honestly it was one of the things that made it clear she couldn’t stay there more permanently. “Gold plated? Well, in that case I take back everything I’ve said. I had no idea your nameplate was gold plated. You should’ve led with that,” she said sarcastically with a soft chuckle before taking a small sip of her tequila. She tried to hide her wince, still getting used to the burning sensation. “Wild streak? I’m intrigued. Care to share some details?”

[camdelgado]

iMESSAGE | CAMELIA

MATIAS: See, that’s why we’re establishing all the rules now, though. We can’t all be inspired to invent rules on a moment’s notice.

MATIAS: Then I’m sorry it was that way for you. If it helps, you’re really not bad at it. The whole making friends thing, I mean.

CAM: But what if something comes up and we need to change the rules? Like what if I'm about to lose and I suddenly come up with something that could give me the win?

CAM: That's fine, I'm making up for lost time by racing strangers at the beach and making friends that way.

[camdelgado]

matiasgarcxa​:

For a moment, Matias simply stared, a little unsettled by her undeniably apt analysis. He’d always thought he was observant, but she was clearly on another level — that, or he was putting out all kinds of I’ve got major issues vibes that he didn’t want to consider too closely. “Yeah, I’m learning that the hard way,” he finally said with a small chuckle. He could try and play like she hadn’t pinned him so closely, but what would the point be in that? You didn’t build a friendship on lies, and despite everything, Matias found himself undeniably charmed. “Nah, you’re right, but a good friend does it with love, so it doesn’t hit quite the same way. Anyway, I’m sure I will — one way, or another.” Even if it didn’t circulate through the town gossip mill, it might just be a story he told himself. “¡Oye, deja, ya!” he said through a chuckle, the protestation lighthearted — he wasn’t offended by being labelled a slow-runner, or a stalker, because he didn’t think she actually thought he was either. “Well, I hope you like your new place. And if it makes it any better, I live here, in Wrightsville. Teach over at the university.”

“I feel like that’s how humans usually learn things. Why go about it the easy way when things can be difficult and painful, right?” Cam asked him with a knowing smile, able to relate all too much. Her failed marriage and her indiscretion when things got rough were proof of that. “Well, you have nothing to worry about then. Especially since I can count the number of people I know here on one hand, so the chances of me actually spreading this around are slim to none.” He probably had more chance of spreading a lie successfully than she did of spreading the truth. Well, her own version of the truth. “Me temo que no puedo hacer eso.” She looked through the window, at the pier and the beach. She was still considering her options and trying to figure out where she wanted to leave and Wrightsville Beach was looking pretty appealing honestly. “Lucky. I could get used to living next to the beach. I’m... in between places right now.”

[camdelgado]

victorvalencia​:

“Hey, I do keep the streets of Wilmington safe” Victor replied with a playful glare. To some extent, he did keep the neighborhoods he felt at home with safe even if that meant scaring a few bad apples or staying around local shops till they closed up. “Give her a break, maybe her taste buds have gone off the rails since this vegan shit happened,” He said with a laugh, still finding Cam’s predicament with her roommate a little amusing. “I have a plaque with my name” It probably didn’t count as decoration or something personal but Victor was really reaching since he hardly spent time at his desk so there was no use in adding personal touches there. “It’s okay, I was up and I don’t mind the company” It often seemed like if a person didn’t barge in on him then he’d probably be devoid of human contact most of the time when it came to be off the clock. “Really, that’s the worst you’ve done? I don’t know, I was thinking you were a badass or something but now I’m kind of disappointed.”

“Never said otherwise,” she said, holding her hands innocently up with a smile. “Just remember your poor temporary neighbor who only eats tasteless food when you win some kind of medal for keeping the city safe or whatever it is they give away these days.” Cam nodded, feeling like his explanation was somehow plausible despite how much Dana would most likely deny it. “At the very least, they got used to the lack of flavor and don’t question the vegan stuff anymore. They did what they had to do to survive.” Trying to look as impressed as she could, she nodded slowly when he mentioned the nameplate as if most people with an office didn’t have one of those. “A nameplate, huh? In that case, someone get this man a show on HGTV asap. You could do one of those renovating shows.” Despite the teasing, she was actually really glad to be with him and that he didn’t seem to think of her presence as an imposition. It was nice to make a friend that wasn’t Mason’s first or someone she knew prior to moving here. “I’m afraid you’ll be very disappointed then. I’ve never been much of a wild child. I had to work pretty hard to get into college and all that working didn’t leave much time for trouble.”

[camdelgado]

do you like men in uniform?

“I mean, I like some men in uniform. Victor’s not bad. Wait, do detectives wear uniforms?” @victorvalencia

[camdelgado]

current crushes and why?

“I’m barely divorced, give me a break.”