crystal visions

we are friends who dream of love

[cherryxmanson]

mansonsunsets​:

“you know, a big photo of you watching the sunset would be great in our room.” sunset shrugs at the younger girl, before in return, putting her hand on her cheek before leaning close and kissing her forehead. “i’m just happy i have you here, cherry. and….i just want to cherish it in ways that i could.” sunset didn’t have anything much either when they left the ranch. just some clothes and money to survive. and as much as she hated it, both had to resort to stealing from the passengers, but not that much so they wouldn’t be noticed. just enough for them to survive the next couple of day.

“it’s the camera qua–” she decides to cut off her own sentence. “yeah, i…i’ve been getting the hang of photo taking on this….little box. it’s the good thing with it.” she chuckles to herself. “what have you been doing while i was away, hmm?”

before cherry could make a comment about not needing such a thing, sunset’s lips were pressed against her forehead and she felt like home. a warmth rushing through her. she intertwined their fingers as sunset spoke, swinging their hands a bit. maybe sunset tapped in to the human buried under all the cult’s brainwashing, because cherry actually felt bad when she heard the woman’s reasoning. “a big photo would be lovely. i’m sure we can find somewhere to develop it,” she conceded sincerely. sunset had just as much as cherry did other than her phone—while cherry was content with it, sunset obviously needed more. since they were all each other had in this, cherry figured she could ease up a bit to help make her more comfortable.

“you’re so talented you could have the worst camera and still take beautiful photos,” the blonde beamed, leaning in to peck sunset’s cheek. “i got us dinner! it wasn’t even stolen this time,” the money she used to buy it however...”oh, and i found this,” she pulled out the rest of the cash from her pocket to show sunset. “we should be okay for now,” she said with a sweetly naïve smile.

[cherryxmanson]

mansonsunsets​:

it was the mentality they’ve been thought back at the ranch, how they’ve been accustomed to how the world is actually a cruel place to manipulate them from the path of how they should live, how the mansons have lived. it’s pretty ironic that the cult leaders’ daughter herself have turned away from their beliefs with them not being aware of it. honestly, she only stayed for cherry and only her. “the polaroid is good, babe. i know, i just….” she stares at her iphone to think of a better reason. “you know, we can have a larger print of these photos and hmm…maybe hang it on the wall?” she says with a silly smile. she then shows the photo of cherry that she took with her back turned to her while she was watching the sunset. “you like it?”

cherry listened to sunset as she went on about the device. her expression soft as she smiled at the girl. she wasn’t a fan of what she was doing, but cherry loved sunset no matter what. “we can hang the polaroids on our wall! we don’t need giant pictures, it’s frivolous.” cherry barely had any possessions on the ranch. she never carried around more than she needed either. the blonde was more than content continuing her life the way it was lead on the ranch, though she might be the only one between the two.

cherry looked at the phone screen, smiling at the picture sunset had showed her. “it is beautiful,” she admitted. the colors were more vivid and the picture clearer than her polaroid. “it’s beautiful ‘cause you took it, ya know? the little box has nothing to do with it.”

[cherryxmanson]

maliacalloway​:

This entire job and ship was a dream come true! Malia had always wanted to pursue a career in culinary arts after she was allowed to attend school at Drexel. Yet, Adam had never allowed her to have a job of her own. Instead, now she had the freedom to pursue it and to explore the world. They were docked off Greece and earlier that day she had explored one of the markets by the sea. Taking back some fresh octopus and other ingredients she wanted to create her own dish based on the beautiful inspiration this dream like trip was giving her. The kitchen was closed for the night, so Malia was able to find solace in the pristine kitchen. As she was putting the finishing touches of a sprinkle of freshly squeezed lemon juice she heard footsteps in the hallway through the open door. “Oh! Wait!” Malia called and rushed towards the door. “Can I tempt you into trying a new dish?” 

@nereidhqstarters​

cherry and sunset had been scraping by since sneaking onto the boat. they didn’t have much when they boarded. some clothes, a few dollars, and a couple joints were all the two had between them. it certainly wasn’t enough to sustain them the rest of the trip. so cherry did what cherry was taught to do to survive, steal. she had pickpocketed a few guests for some extra cash, snuck into unlocked rooms to get the two of them more clothes and the necessities they didn’t have. for food—cherry either picked the kitchen lock at night or stole from the stores around them when the docked. tonight she was circling around the kitchen, waiting for it to close down for the night when someone called to her. cherry maintained a cool demeanor, she had never been caught and today wouldn’t be the day she ruined that streak. “oh—“ well, that’s not what she expected, but it was a lucky turn of events. “of course! i’d love to!”

[cherryxmanson]

mansonsunsets​:

back at the ranch, they weren’t allowed to have gadgets, anything that’s involved with technology, but the cult leaders’ daughter have managed to sneak in a phone for herself, to get to know the outside world in a way that she could. it’s still the one she got before they were forced to leave. “cherry i–it’s not a stupid contraption.” she sighs to herself, leaning to her touch. “i’m just looking at the photos i took of greece…the sunset we watched the other day.”

cherry didn’t wondered for the outside world the way sunset did. she wholeheartedly believed in what they were taught on the ranch. she wasn’t scared of the world around her, more so disgusted by it. if only more people could learn what cherry has. “you’re right. it’s a dangerous, stupid contraption.” her hand slipped from sunset’s hair to cup her cheek. “i have a polaroid if you wanna take pictures.” she would never understand sunset’s interest in all this outside stuff, but she could tell the photos on the stupid, dangerous contraption meant something to her. cherry sighed, “show me the pictures you took on the silly metal box.”

[cherryxmanson]

mansonsunsets​:

at this point it time, sunset doesn’t even know how she and cherry are surviving, with them away from the family for now, living in the ss nereid. it’s been been a week, and now they’re at greece. the situation they’re suddenly going through right now, it became a loophole for the older woman to not only discover herself, but the rest of the world whilst looking after cherry. she was just at the top deck right now, fumbling on her phone and looking through the photos she’s taken throughout their first week when she heard someone clear their throat. “fuck–i-sorry, i kind of zoned out.” @nereidhqstarters​

cherry had finally found sunset on the top deck. she was thankful she didn’t have to go through this separation alone. being away from the family was rough, but sunset was her little piece of home. the two had always been attached at the hip, and now more than ever they had to rely on each other. “it’s that stupid contraption. it’s already messing with your head,” cherry said matter-of-factly as she leaned against the ship’s rail, her hand coming up to brush the other’s hair behind her ear.

[averyoliveiraismss]

There was something nice about sitting in one of the lounge areas of the ship, what with Mars lying on her chest while she sat back in a reclined chair and read to him. There’d been a couple of other children with their parents who’d stop and beg to listen, causing them to stay for awhile to hear her read out loud Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief from her Kindle. For awhile, she’d just been reading to her son, stopping to kiss the top of his head, a mop of medium brown curls on top, when she came to a complete stop. Noticing someone, she waved to them and smiled warmly. “Is he asleep?” Avery’s voice was soft, careful not to wake the sleeping two year old. “Took me awhile but here we finally are.”

OPEN STARTER: located in a lounge area on nereid // @nereidhqstarters

[cherryxmanson]

after leaving the ranch, finding this cruise felt like a blessing. what better place to hide than all over the world? there was no way anyone would find cherry and sunset on this boat. the two had been separated while exploring the ship, cherry just entering the lounge to look for the brunette when a woman waved her down. cherry smiled brightly at the small child. “fast asleep,” she assured. “he’s adorable. how old?” the young girl was sure to keep her voice quiet as she spoke.

[cherryxmanson]

 did you see [ cherry manson ] on board? the one that kinda looks like [ elle fanning ] but a little more [ disarming ]. i think [ she ] is/are [ nineteen ] and have been on the ship for [ one week ]. look out though, i hear they like [ sex & stealing ] and might be thrown overboard!

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[cherryxmanson]

atlasjones‌:

As the blonde appeared, he smirked to himself. She seemed sweet, a bright smile plastered across her face. “Why thank ya.” He mused. He had to admit, his makeshift home was comfortable. It had cold drinks, a comfy bed, and enough room for just him- and the square feet was basically the same as his place back in New York. As she flashed the joint as it danced between her nimble fingers, his brows raised and he quickly smiled. “Now you’re speaking my language.” He smirked, reaching back for his own flask and presenting it to her. “Something to add to the fun?” He questioned, standing up and tucking the flask in his leather jacket before latching and locking the boot of his car. “Wanna take a stroll? There’s a park just down the road we could rest at.”

Cherry’s eyes lit up, and smile grew wider as he flashed his own flask. She wasn’t planning on turning him down anyway, but the mention of a park sealed the deal. Finally someone around this town who wouldn’t be ranting to her about stranger danger. “I’d love to,” she said happily, a bounce in her step as she moved closer to him. Cherry laced their fingers together. She didn’t think much of small intimacies such as holding hands. Physical touch shouldn’t be reserved for romantic partners or your closest family and friends. Cherry would always be free and giving with her affection. “Lead the way!” She swung their joined hands together as they started walking. 

[yourdeviousdealer-deactivated20]

Once again, she didn’t seem phased at his attempt to intimidate her and that unsettled him. She was definitely ballsy enough to try some shit on him, so he was skeptical about doing business with her. He didn’t care how attractive or innocent a person looked; he was skeptical about everyone and every damn thing. He could feel her eyes piercing right back at him and admittedly, it turned him on a bit. It took a rare breed to stand up to a dangerous person, or maybe he just didn’t seem dangerous enough anymore. He knew the jacket was too much… gaze dancing back down her figure, he waited to see how she was going to answer him. The answer she gave him was one that he certainly did not expect, thrown off by the blunt and suggestive offer. However, Ian was a goddamn deviant, and his eyes lit up at the proposition. As much as he didn’t want to stay at this shitty motel, she suddenly gave him a reason to.

“Yeah?” he asked curiously, his face scrunching up in contemplation. He gave her another thorough glance, but this time there was clearly lust pooling in his blue-gray eyes as he thought about what this petite blondie was capable of. “If you’re serious, I think we can work something out. You never told me what you wanted, though,” he reminded her as he smirked, his mind already racing with filthy intentions just at the mere suggestion of what she was willing to do. He hadn’t partied with a girl like this in a while, perhaps it was time for a refresher. “I gotta warn you, though, I can be rather insatiable,” he suggested with a twinkle in his hues. He wasn’t sure what kind of sex she was used to, but he wasn’t the type to lay a girl down and just fuck her then cum. He needed a more hands-on approach, highly physical with his urges and demands.

[cherryxmanson]

Cherry smirked. A light went off in the man’s eyes and she knew she had him. “Yeah,” Cherry mused coyly. His eyes were going over her body again, desire burning behind them. The way he was looking at her made Cherry’s heart thump. She loved sex. She found beauty in every person, and had no qualms expressing that physically. Sex was fun. It wasn’t anything Cherry took too seriously or thought should be withheld for a special occasion or person. Free love is key to a healthy society, Cherry firmly believed so.  

“I’m serious,” she affirmed. One of her hands coming up to grip the waistband of his pants. Doe eyes glanced up at him through long lashes as she tugged on the fabric. In the rare case Cherry couldn’t exchange sex for what she wanted, she would just steal it. At least this way he was getting something out of it too. “Bud, tabs, molly. Some of that expensive blow if you’re feeling generous.” Cherry wasn’t shy about what she wanted, and she never downplayed her worth. 

"I think I can handle it,” smugness laced her tone. Cherry had fucked so many people there was no point in keeping track (she didn’t believe there was a point in general). Young or old. Man or woman. Backseat fuck or passionate love. Cherry had experienced it all. She doubted this guy would be anyone she couldn’t keep up with. 

[atlasjones]

“Oh come on, you have got to be kidding me.” He groaned, repeatedly turning the key over in his car, desperately hoping the engine would start. It was late at night and he needed to find somewhere to park for the night. “Shit.” Atlas grunted, the car still not starting. Thankfully he had jumper cables in the backseat, but no one around to give him a boost. He waited for a moment, then two, and the reality of a car coming by that could help. Finally giving up, he let out a sigh and got out of the car, walking around and putting up the hatch on his PT Cruiser before climbing in and sitting in the trunk. The car was not only his way around, but his make shift house. He leaned against the mattress, only to spot someone a few feet away. If nothing else, he could use some company until the tow truck arrived. He slid out of the car, smiling and waving towards the stranger. “Hey! Hey, you! You don’t happen to know anyone with a tow truck, or a car, do you?” He questioned, desperate.

[cherryxmanson]

Cherry spent most of her days outside from sunrise well into sunset. She preferred filling her lungs with fresh air and feeling the grass beneath her feet to being cooped up in her motel room while a rerun of some terrible 90s comedy played on her small TV. She was completely comfortable walking Dayton’s streets alone at night, despite the many warnings from concerned strangers. 

Goofing off, Cherry pretended to walk on a tightrope as she made her way down the street. Stray giggles could be heard coming from the blonde. She was in her own world until a man’s voice pulled her out of it. Never one to be weary of another human being, Cherry met him half way as he approached her. A sunny smile on her face. “I don’t, sorry man,” she pushed a piece of blonde hair behind her ear. “Sucks. You have a pretty sick setup too,” Cherry noted the mattress in his car. She fished in her pocket for the joint she had brought on her walk, waiting until she found the perfect tree to sit under to spark it. She flashed it the boy’s way. “A little something to get your mind off it?” Cherry couldn’t help with the car situation, but she could offer a distraction.  

[yourdeviousdealer-deactivated20]

Ian could feel the eyes on him a mile away; his intuition was sharp like that, always on his toes for the moment things could go wrong. It was one of the reasons that he hated coming to places like this. There were too many people that liked to snoop around and not mind their own damn business. This happened to be the case that evening when he noticed the blond observing him, his cool blue-gray hues locked vigilantly on her figure after his deal was done. He figured she was going to go to him at some point, but he didn’t have time for that. He didn’t want to waste another five minutes in this dump so if she wanted something, she had best to make it quick. Naturally, she had caught on to the notion that he had dealt something to the creep from earlier and he smirked, although it was difficult to judge if that was either amusement or annoyance. Once he stood directly ahead of her, one strong hand reached out and landed on the wall next to her head. His massive body loomed over her and he frowned, wondering if he wanted to trust dealing anything to her. Did she even have any money to buy what he had?

“What exactly do you want? And can you afford it?” he inquired, ever the diligent businessman who made sure that he was getting his fair share for his goods. “That dude wanted blow, that your thing? Because I’ll just tell you right now, that shit wasn’t cheap. But I got everything, and I do mean everything,” he ensured her, but there was still a sense of uneasiness within him. She didn’t seem to fear being confronted by him and that usually meant she was fearless enough to try and pull some shit on him. But he liked that – that was how he preferred to live too, always risking it all and on the edge. “And if you want a big order, you’re just going to have to come with me. I don’t carry that much weight.” He stood up straight and checked his smartwatch, flicking through a couple notifications before turning his mistrusting gaze back on her form expecting answers. “Well?”

[cherryxmanson]

Cherry held her own as the larger man towered over her. She wasn’t afraid of him, but she couldn’t get a read on him either. It didn’t bother her too much. The big scary dealer act was on in full force, Cherry knew it was screwing with her perception. Besides, she really didn’t care if this guy was a good person or not. He had something she wanted, and what she wanted lead to some shady characters. If Cherry stood on the moral high ground she prided herself on when it came to this, she’d never get high again. 

She shot back the same intense gaze. Her eyes raked over his figure the same way his raked over hers moments ago. Cherry wasn’t going to be intimidated, and he needed to know that. The blonde hair and innocent face was a nice smoke screen, but it was just that. Cherry was a lot scrappier than she let on. 

After almost a full day of sobriety, everything sounded like music to Cherry’s ears. Could she afford it? Well, that all depends. “I don’t have any money, but my room’s just a few doors down,” the blonde said suggestively with a raise of her eyebrows. It wasn’t worth going any further if this man wasn’t willing to accept Cherry’s preferred method of payment. She truthfully didn’t have a penny to her name, and there wasn’t anything in this world worth such a corrupt tool of oppression. Not even drugs. “If you’re into that,” she shrugged. “If not I can find someone else.” Cherry played it cool. Her tone suggesting it would be more of a loss for him than her, though reality was the opposite. 

[ayyariana]

You’re afraid you’re nothing. You’re afraid you’re shit.

[cherryxmanson]

delphi-rose‌:

In the heat of the moment, with all the noise in her head, Delphi wasn’t focussing on anything other than helping the other woman out of a potentially bad situation. Of course she didn’t know who the blonde was, but her parents didn’t raise her to turn her back on someone who could be in trouble- it was better to help and be wrong than to not help and be right. But with that being said, Delphi was starting to get the vibe that perhaps the other woman wasn’t looking to be helped. Still, if she had to go back, she wouldn’t have done it any other way, and she was pleased that things turned out okay. Del was very gullible when it came down to it, and while she herself believed in the best of people, she could also acknowledge that, under certain circumstances, it was better to be safe than sorry- and hopefully the woman understood that. “It’s nice to meet you Cherry! And I’m sorry about all that, by the way, I’m sure that man was a nice guy, but at this time of night, I just wanted to be sure you were okay!” she explained, offering a sunny smile. 

When Cherry showed her the slip of paper, Delphi nodded enthusiastically. “I can do you one better! I’m actually headed in that direction, my apartment is just past here, so I can walk you.” Leading the way, Delphi fell into step beside Cherry, her notebook still in her hands from earlier. “So what brings you to Dayton?” she asked as they walked, curious as ever, “I’m guessing you’re new here. Where are you coming from? Do you know anyone in Dayton? I’d be happy to show you around some time if you’d like.” 

While Cherry wasn’t thrilled about her potential ride being shooed off, she could admire whatever it was in the other girl that made her want to help. Whether Cherry agreed it was a dangerous situation or not, it spoke to Delphi’s good character that her initial reaction was to protect Cherry. Everybody had to live on this earth together, a helping hand instead of a turned back could make a big difference. “It’s totally cool. You don’t have to apologize. Ever,” Cherry said with a giggle, though she was more than serious. A huge belief she was raised with on the ranch was never apologizing for a thing. You’re in this world for too short of a time to be sorry for every little thing you do. Make your choices and stand by them. So Cherry was a big advocate for never letting the word sorry pass your lips. 

Besides, the night was turning out better than Cherry had thought just a few moments ago. Delphi could walk her to her motel, and she had ended up meeting someone who only lived a bit away from her. “Awesome! See, everything worked out. There was no need to apologize,” she flashed the woman a sweet grin. Cherry followed along as Delphi lead the way to her new address. “I am! I got dropped off at the welcome to Dayton sign a few hours ago and here we are!” She answered cheerfully, dancing around the first question. “Vegas. My family owns a ranch out there. I know you, now!” Cherry said happily. “But other than you, no. I don’t know anybody out here. Yet, anyway.” Cherry’s eye’s brightened, “I’d love that! I don’t know where anything is around here, clearly.” Cherry was quick to decide if she liked a person or not, and she liked this girl. Her willingness to offer her help at every turn, even to a complete stranger was a value Cherry sought out in people as it was the core of her family’s belief system. 

[yourdeviousdealer-deactivated20]

@cherrynosnam​

Ian didn’t usually like doing deals in shady places like the motel that he was standing around at currently. Everyone was already either sprung up on something or fucking some hooker or something else illegal. But the client he was dealing with was a long-term customer, someone who had been buying from him since he first arrived at Dayton. The tall and muscular man was standing underneath one of the balconies, out of sight from the cheap cameras that probably weren’t even recording. Apparently, his client needed a hefty amount of coke for the evening, throwing some crazy party or another in the cramped room; probably just him and a bunch of prostitutes, if he was being realistic. Cool and icy blue-gray hues scanned his surroundings, making sure the coast was still clear. Places like this were easy to get busted at and the last thing he needed was a night locked up in a shitty cell thanks to some other idiot’s carelessness. Thankfully, his short and stout client showed up five minutes later with a stupid grin on his face, eyes already glossy from who knows what.

“Alright, let’s make this quick, Kevin. You know I hate gross places like this,” he muttered in disgust as he pulled out a bundle the size of a grapefruit wrapped up in plastic and secured tightly with rubber bands. The short man handed him a bundle of crumpled-up bills and Ian scoffed in disappoint. “Really? You couldn’t even sort it out for me?” he grunted in frustration and Kevin tried to stutter a half-assed response that he cared little about. He counted the bills thoroughly before nodding and sending the man away. He was about to turn around when he realized that there was another pair of eyes on him intently after he had stashed the bundle of money. “What do you want?” he asked inquisitively, wondering why she was staring so hard. He wasn’t sure what she had seen but he intended on shutting her up real quick. His piercing gaze traveled along her frame from head to toe, inspecting her much like a predator catching its prey head-first. 

[cherryxmanson]

Cherry knew a deal when she saw one. Trading off drugs for services or just selling to make some cash for the family when they absolutely needed it made her a lot more street smart than she seemed to be. When she first came to Dayton Cherry had her own little stash that she brought from home. The blonde quickly blew through everything she had. Cherry was used to nonstop drug use. Back home everyone was strung out or hopped up on something. Drugs kept a clear head, invited thoughts and ideas that wouldn’t come sober. The family regularly practiced mass use and called it their brainstorming sessions. Cherry had continued that practice on her own, which had lead her to the position she was in now. 

She watched the entire deal go down from a dark corner by her motel room. She watched the stubby man clearly on something already finally arrive, watched the annoyance on the man’s face when his client handed him crumbled up bills. She paid special attention to the size of whatever was being handed off. Cherry planned on approaching him after his client left, but got beaten to it. He had to be observant to notice her gaze from the shadows she was hiding in. The way he looked her up and down left Cherry with an uneasy feeling, though she did just watch his deal go down from start to finish. She probably made him feel uneasy first. “What’d ya got?” Cherry asked confidently. She wasn’t into the intimidation game or being discreet when it came to something like this. 

[cherryxmanson]

delphi-rose‌:

Delphi generally didn’t venture out too far in the middle of the night, her sense of direction added to the fact that she could be about as clumsy and careless as ever meant she was just asking for trouble. But with that being said, there were certain species of plants that only blossomed in the middle of the night, and she could hardly resist that temptation. So there she was, wandering the streets in the middle of the night, hoping to find this one, very specific night-blooming plant that was native to California. She hadn’t been able to find it just yet, but she still determinedly spent a couple hours a night every few weeks trying. 

It was pretty late that night, she’d stayed out for longer than she usually did, but she was so sure she was close to making a discovery- unfortunately not though. She’d just called it quits for the night and was making her way back towards her apartment when she happened to see another girl standing on the street side. Alone. Brows furrowed, Delphi watched curiously for a couple minutes- and then the look of curiosity turned into concern when she saw the woman start to approach a random car. 

“Annie! Annie, hey! There you are, I was looking everywhere for you!” Calling out to the woman with a sunny smile, Delphi jogged over and looped her arm through the blonde’s before she could move to get in the car. “Sorry for bothering you, sir, we got separated. I’ve got it from here though, thanks anyway!” Waiting until the car drove off, Delphi turned to face the woman, offering her a grin. “Hey, sorry about that. I’m Delphi! And it probably isn’t a good idea to hitchhike in the middle of the night around here, that could be pretty dangerous. Is there anything I can help you with though?” 

Her bright smile and wide eyes seemed to be charming the man behind the wheel. What’s in it for me? Cherry’s innocent looks were as deceptive as they were useful. A promise to let him fuck her in the backseat seemed to be the ticket she needed. His invitation to climb in was almost drowned out by another woman across the street. Cherry didn’t pay her any mind at first, whoever she was calling out for clearly wasn’t the blonde. She took a step towards the man’s car before an arm looped around hers, yanking her back slightly. “Oh, no, I’m not,” the car had sped away before Cherry could clear up the confusion. There goes her ride to the motel.

What Cherry thought was a mistake turned out to be intentional. Seeing first hand the effect of a mind ingrained with fear broke Cherry’s heart. There was no reason for either of them to worry for Cherry’s safety. Why was the worst case scenario the default? Cherry had a lot more faith in people than that, but she couldn’t fault the woman for caring. A caring heart was a good heart. So Cherry maintained her cheery demeanor despite her ride being chased off. “It’s okay! Sweet name, I’m Cherry. Oh, I don’t know about that. I find most people are really nice if given the chance, but I can totally dig you coming over here to make sure I’m okay,” Cherry offered her a sincere smile. “Actually, yeah, there is,” Cherry dug in her back pocket for the paper with her new address written on it. “Can you point me in the right direction?” She asked, handing the paper to Delphi.