carol lockwood

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[expt12144]

species swap ! ( @carollockwood ) | human!enzo ft. vamp!carol

🩸 — "Miss Mayor," he greeted, seeing no reason to not pretend everything was hunky dory. That was, of course, until he noticed a change in atmosphere. He eyed her, curious and slightly concerned. Something (else) was .. different. "What is it?"

[carollockwood]

💰 → Carol Lockwood had been blissfully ignorant one moment, living with the cards dealt with her, and the next... something had changed. There was no apt way to describe it, but she scarcely had time to dwell on it, not when the sound of every year beat echoed in her head, and not when she was forced to remember everything she'd had ripped away from her. It was if twenty years had been stolen from her, a different life ripped away in an instant. Every choice that led her here fundamentally tainted by a few words of a stranger on her father's command. It was stifling, overwhelming, and when she saw the object of the memories, she couldn't help but ask "- Were you ever going to tell me about the past? About us?"

[bittenlore]

Playing the part of a sympathetic shoulder to cry on was not on Silas' to-do list for the day, but seeing as how it would be the only way to get the information and intel he wanted, he had to play the role to the best of his ability - for now. Give Carol the opportunity to relax and let her guard down. "Don't think of it as showing that you're scared. Think of it as showing human emotion. It'll connect you with the people in this town more. Who doesn't want an empathetic leader?" He tried to give her a smile of encouragement. "Ah, I see.. Well in that case, I bet Tyler's pretty proud of how hard working and dedicated his mother is. Even if he doesn't want to admit it." He had to stop himself from scoffing at her comment on Elena's trauma. In Silas' eyes, she didn't know what true misery was. He'd lived it. He was still living it. "And she'll always have me." He suddenly changed paths. "Carol, there was one thing I wanted to speak with you about.."

[carollockwood]

💰 → "Human emotion... I like the way you think, Stefan. The social part of politics was more Richard's aspect, but you have an eye for it. As for Tyler... I just hope he knows I care." All of this was overwhelming, but it felt good to feel seen, and understood if only in the moment. Shaking it off, she moved along with the shift in the conversation. "Anything, Stefan. What's on your mind?"

[bittenlore]

The sound of his last name made Henrik's ears perk up, and he fixed the stranger with a look of confusion. "Yes, I'm with them.. I'm their brother, actually." His expression relaxed at her explanation, and he smiled warmly. "No need to worry, your pride can remain in tact. We haven't met." He held out his hand towards her. "Henrik Mikaelson. And you are?"

[carollockwood]

💰 → "another brother, how exciting. well it's a pleasure to meet you, mr. mikaelson." having never had any siblings of her own save for the younger brother she met only briefly, carol has always wondered what having a large family would be like, though she didn't focus on that for long. "mayor lockwood, but you can call me carol."

[camillacaravelli]

"Why, thank you, Carol. Always so gracious with your compliments," Rebekah said, flashing a warm smile. "Though, I must say, you've outdone yourself with that costume."

[carollockwood]

💰 → "i try, but i can't say i live up to your costume. how did you convince your brothers to go along with it? or was it one of their ideas? or did you convince them that it was their idea?" the lockwood teased with a laugh, offering the original a warm smile of her own.

[camillacaravelli]

"Thank you, Mrs. Lockwood. I'm so glad you like it." Caroline beamed, giving a little twist to show off the wings on her costume. "Of course. You know I would never miss the chance to help out. That's what being Miss Mystic is all about." She glanced around, before turning back her attention of the mayor. "Have you seen my mom, by any chance? She was supposed to be in charge of the pumpkin carving station after her shift."

[carollockwood]

💰 → "Of course, my dear. I don't think you've ever worn something even slightly out of place. You have a real eye for that sort of thing... and of course, for helping throw a fantastic party." the mayor praised the blonde as she looked over the costume and the hard work she's put in so far. "I did see her. She stopped by and said she'd be running a little late - mentioned something about a deviled egg prank gone wrong? Lots of paperwork but she'd be over as soon as she could."

[expt12144]

🩸 — "Tragedy sells," he said, intimately. "And, when it can look this good." She had given him enough to determine exactly what, and who, she was representing tonight. The date alone might not have jogged his memory, but he knew what happened to the Kennedys in '63. He flashed her a suggestive grin. "You'll make me blush."

[carollockwood]

💰 → "Tragedy, star crossed lovers... true love separated too soon. It's the sort of thing that the great novels and budget tv shows are made of." the mayor chuckled as she reached up to adjust her hat just so. "You're one to talk - you're quite the charmer."

[bittenlore]

"Oh, it's not presumptuous at all. The last name kind of gives it away, doesn't it?" She chuckled under her breath as she nodded. "I'm a cousin of theirs. I'm actually just hearing about Sheila's unfortunate passing.. I've been out of the country for a while doing overseas work. When I got word that she passed away, I came straight here. Bonnie needs all the support from family she can get, you know?"

[carollockwood]

💰 → "sometimes, but things can be deceiving. i'm glad to hear that i didn't presume incorrectly." the mayor listened at the bennett explained how she came to town and just how she was related to the family that had become a staple around mystic falls. "absolutely, family is so incredibly important, especially for kids..."

[carollockwood]

@mediumatt || matt

💰 → Everything was set up, and going off without a hitch and the mayor of Mystic Falls was feeling rather satisfied with herself... until she saw a ghost. "...Matthew?"

[expt12144]

@carollockwood | carol

🩸 — "You're looking exceptionally beautiful tonight," the vampire purred at the classically dressed mayor. "To whom do I owe my thanks?"

[carollockwood]

💰 → "Chez Ninon created this particular suit using Chanel's design for Jacqueline Kennedy... though I think it wouldn't be nearly as memorable without the events of November 22, 1963." Though Carol doubted that that's exactly what he meant by his question. "You look quite dashing yourself."

[carollockwood]

@etcrnalfangs || rebekah

💰 → "rebekah, darling, you look exquisite. amazing taste, as always."

[carollockwood]

@bittenlore || henrik

💰 → "are you with the mikaelsons?" the mayor had made a point to try and get to know the people in town. "i've met klaus and rebekah but i don't think we've met. i take pride in never forgetting a face."

[carollockwood]

@etcrnalfangs || caroline

💰 → "caroline, dear, i love your costume. it's very you... and i'm sure you're mother has already told you but we always appreciate your help as a former miss mystic falls."

[bittenlore]

"That's understandable, especially considering everything that's been going on lately. Anyone would be jumpy if they were in your shoes." Silas had to resist the urge to roll his eyes. It was hard dredging up sympathy towards someone who actively worked with the people who were indirectly the cause of her own husband's demise. "It's a hard job, no doubt about that. But you've been proving to be very capable of handling it.. I know your husband would be proud of you for the hard work you've been doing." He let out a sigh, masking it as a marker of stress instead of irritation at the mention of the female doppelgänger. "I've been.. dealing with it. A lot has been going on lately, and I've been trying to help Elena deal as best I can. She's struggling right now, but she'll make it through. She's strong."

[carollockwood]

💰 → "it's not a great look for the mayor though, if the mayor is scared than the vote of confidence goes down." carol admitted, though as always his kindness was appreciated. the last thing they needed was for the whole town to panic and be on high alert the same way the founding families already were with regards to the fanged infiltration of the town. "i don't know that richard would be proud, i think the only person he was ever really proud of was himself, but thanks, stefan." she didn't waste tears on the things that weren't, but her heart does break for the lone survivor of miranda and grayson gilbert. "that poor girl was gone through more misery in the past few years than anyone should go through in a lifetime... i'm just glad she has you to see her through it."

[bittenlore]

@carollockwood

"Excuse me - you're Mayor Lockwood, right?" Sadie asked with a smile, holding out her hand to shake the other woman's. "I'm new in town and thought I'd introduce myself to the brains keeping the community afloat. Sadie Bennett; it's a pleasure to meet you."

[carollockwood]

💰 → "That would be me." is the instant response that she offers, taking the hand of the woman before her and shaking it firmly and confidently as she listens to the introduction. "It's so nice to meet you, Sadie, and I promise the pleasure is all mine." Pleasantries aside, there is some curiosity that lives on the tip of her tongue for just a moment. "Not to be presumptuous but are you any relation to Sheila and Bonnie?"

[expt12144]

🩸 — he's stood beside her now, looking up close. in the natural light. after convincing himself he would never lay eyes on her again, it was a surely a sight. "what was?" he asked, curious. he had an idea, from before, when they shared their lives together between those bars. but now, with her memories gone, life chosen for her... "tyler. you have a boy." he prayed she couldn't see the pain. why did it matter, he asked himself. what difference did it really make? "be as nosy as you want. i'm an open book," he explained coolly. "i have friends in town having a hard time." he offered her a hand to shake. "lorenzo. a pleasure."

[carollockwood]

💰 → "i'll always have a soft spot for mystic falls but... it holds a lot of memories for me, many i would like to forget. i wanted to get out here... go somewhere where my family and name meant nothing and i could be known for my merit alone. just carol... falling in love, traveling, building a life... and just being happy, even if it meant we didn't have two pennies to rub together." a far cry from the life she now lived, but little could be done with that. time couldn't be turned back, and she made do the best she could now in the pereless situation.

"i do - he's eighteen now, all grown up but... he'll always be my little boy to me. not that he'd want me saying as much." as much as she damned richard for leaving her in this position, for the loveless marriage, the only kindness he'd ever given her was her son, and it was the one thing she wouldn't change. she'd never been sure she wanted children, but holding tyler for the first time... she knew she would always love him. at the offer of his hand, she wastes no time in taking his hand and offering it a firm shake, her smile only grew. "i assure you, lorenzo, the pleasure is all mine, and your friends are lucky to have you."

[irasceris]

"Oh, we can definitely make the time. Eventually." All signs are pointing to her having no idea of his involvement in recent events, which is good to know. Unless she is aware and is flirting back anyway, which would also be good to know. Point to Carol in either case. She's always on the shattered semblance of what appears to be his good side. Even if she hears it through the grapevine at some point, better he got to her first. He adopts a more solemn expression, then, concern etching between his brows. "I'm sure you've got your hands full right now. I heard about the party." It takes quite a bit more acting for the next part. "Shame what happened to Matt and Jeremy. Good kids."

[carollockwood]

💰 → " i promise to make the time... eventually." the idea of leaving town for a little while felt like a welcome relief, but what kind of mayor would she be if she abandoned in a time of crisis? she cared about the people, she worried for her son... she had to look after the town and it's people for him, for his future... for the future of those he cared about. the mention of the party has her looking away from the salvatore, a sigh leaving her lips. "it's horrible... they were just kids. they barely got to live at all and now... everyone is so afraid. if things don't change we're going to end up with anarchy here in mystic falls."

[plotholed]

"and i'm sure you're equally divine at that. i can't imagine many people take offense to even your more invasive lines of questioning, hm?" klaus clasps his hands behind his back, tilts his head with polite interest. "it's a small town, anyway. what people want can't be all that complicated."

[carollockwood]

💰 → "it's not always what you say, mr. mikaelson, it's how you say it. with enough charm you can almost get away with murder in a small town like this." the mayor teased with a gentle laugh. "not usually all too complicated - more often than not it's petty squabbles that make things rough." and the infestation of vampires, but she could keep that to herself. it certainly wasn't anything she wanted an honored guest of mystic falls to have to deal with.