Shadow Girl

Private Leslie of the Wicked Lovely Series. By Spirit.

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" then prepare to wait because unlike you,  i don't sacrifice other people to protect myself "

BIOGRAPHY. HEADCANONS. NAVIGATION. INTEREST. TRACKER.

Private Leslie of the Wicked Lovely Series by Melissa Marr.

Medium Activity. Triggering Content. Warnings Labeled.

By Spirit. She / Her. 25+. PST.

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I WANT TO ROLEPLAY WITH YOU – I DON’T KNOW HOW TO INTERACT!

BIOGRAPHY

Leslie grew up in small town known as Huntsdale, Pennsylvania and has remained there for the majority of her life. She moved a short distance to attend college in her early twenties and travels between the two distances to remain in contact with her friends. Leslie has no ties to her family at this point: her mother abandoned her when she was a child, her father is an alcoholic who vanished, and her brother is dead - murdered for attempting to harm Leslie no less. 

On the occasion that Leslie does travel outside of these locations, it is always via steed to ensure her safety. A steed is a faerie who appears in any form they wish. This ranges from esquine to motor vehicle - yes, they take the form of a car. Leslie would need a good reason to venture long distances without a larger ensemble of escorts, but few hour distances to museums is not uncommon.

SUPERNATURAL CROSSOVERS

While Leslie is, for all intents and purposes, considered mortal, there are quite a few supernatural worlds which her character is capable of crossing over into. This could be as simple as your character noticing Leslie can see unseen creatures or that Leslie herself is… off.

SiGHT?: Leslie possesses Sight which allows her to see faeries. Faeries are supernatural creatures who are able to glamour themselves and appear human, but when they do not don this shield, they remain invisible to mortals. A mortal with Sight is able to see passed the glamour and view them at all times. Leslie was not born with this ability, but rather was granted it after an ink exchange which tired her to a faerie.

FAERIE POLITICS!: Leslie, while mortal, is considered an important figure in faerie politics because of whom she is directly tied to. As the mate to two faeries whom have occupied the title of Dark King, she is thought of as a pseudo queen by many dark faeries. They are constantly watching over her to ensure her safety and, for some, act as fixtures in her daily life. Those that wishes to harm the Dark Court might look into Leslie. The Summer Court and Winter Court would also be angered by an attack against her as Leslie is best friends with the Summer Queen, Aislinn Foy, and good friends with the Winter Queen, Donia.

NOT QUITE MORTAL&: Leslie has become peculiar since the ink exchange that tied her to a faerie was severed. It has been mentioned multiple times that she moves too quickly when angered and possesses a strength which she should not. The Summer King, Keenan, even alluded to feeling threatened by her, something which no mortal would ever do to a faerie let alone a regent. In addition to this, the shadows themselves seem to fluctuate around her, small tendrils reaching out to touch her ankles and keep her safe. It would be easy for someone with a trained eye to notice these small details.

I KNOW *&%$#! WE SHOULD INTERACT!

If you have roleplayed with someone I have interacted with previously, I would be happy to accommodate! This could mean that you know the writer of a blog or character whom I am familiar with. In either instance, I am happy to work out a storyline in which this other person is interwoven. There are many characters who Lesle considers important fixtures in her life and, whether you have noticed that I have roleplayed with them directly or you know them indirectly (e.g. Leslie and Y/N both know Aislinn Foy), we can use this as a starter point.

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LESLIE + “I AM HERE WITH MY COURT. I AM HERE WITH YOU… BECAUSE YOU NEED ME. THEY NEED ME TO BE HERE WITH YOU.”

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A QUICK OUTLINE: FAERIES -

A faerie cannot be seen by a human unless the faerie is wearing a glamour to appear "normal" or if the human has sight. There are a number of natural appearances that a faerie can possess ranging from fairly mortal (e.g. “normal”) to creature-esque. A faerie, no matter their natural appearance, will have unusually angular features and limbs. A faerie cannot lie. They can, however, redirect and mislead in a way which conceals the truth (e.g. “I will not take a single step towards you” can be negated by taking many steps).

STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES!

A faerie is naturally gifted with enhanced speed, strength, and senses (hearing, sight, and smell). They possess amplified dexterity and durability. The faerie regents, and select specialized faeries, retain other abilities such as elemental manipulation. A faerie is generally considered immortal. A faerie can be injured or killed by iron or steel as it is considered lethal to them. The ailments they may suffer range from burns to poisons. A faerie is naturally uncomfortable around religious symbols, though they do not cause them direct harm. The faerie regents can only be killed by another regent.

FAERY POLITICS~

There are two original faeries: Sorcha (Order) and Bananach (Discord). They act as balances for, without the other, the worlds would fall into disarray. In certain timelines, Bananach has been killed and replaced by Irial. There are five faerie courts: High Court (Sorcha), Dark Court (Niall), Shadow Court (Ani and Devlin), Summer Court (Aislinn Foy), and Winter Court (Donia and Keenan). A faerie who does not pledge fealty to a faery court is considered a solitary faerie. They are generally unaffected by the politics of the faery court, but expected to not draw attention to themselves and/or expose the species. They are overseen by Seth Morgan who acts as their liaison to the faery courts. There are two realms: Mortal Realm (Earth) and Realm of Faerie. The veil between them is sealed with select few retaining the ability to travel across it. There is more information available HERE.

HOW DO FAERIES FIT INTO %&$^_! FANDOM?!

The existence of faeries may be unknown in other supernatural fandoms for a number of reasons. It is important to note that some species were largely unknown in their own fandom until the creators thought it appropriate to introduce them (e.g. original vampires or werewolves in The Vampire Diaries, shifters in Twilight), so there is reason to believe that faeries could also be considered an undiscovered species for your character. These details can be discussed prior to any interactions to prevent any issues with lore.

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“I hate you.” A usually soft voice was practically seething through the speaker, it followed by the sound of heavy footsteps against a wooden floor. “You can’t let me have five minutes of peace before sending the hounds after me. I was getting coffee with my friend.” The heavy noise repeated in a pattern which clearly indicated pacing. “You remember what those are, right? The nice people who walk you to class and ask about your day. They don’t send hounds to intimidate the first creature that threatens their territory!! ... We were getting coffee to talk about final exams! Do you always have to interfere?” There was a pause and slight shuffling noise as the phone began indicating someone was pressing fingers against the screen. An angry sound of frustration broke it though and quickly grew louder as the phone returned to its natural position. "I can’t believe you.... you’re so… you’re so... ahhhh!” The message ended as quickly as it began.

@sgarrigh

[daughterofpagesandglitter]

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Niall & Irial

Irial shrugged. “Some people like grand gestures.” “I noticed the small ones too,” Niall admitted. Without letting himself think on it too much, Irial leaned in and brushed his lips over Niall’s. It was no more than a feather touch, but he felt both of their hearts race.

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i had a family emergency which resulted in the hospitalization of a grandparent, so i will be slow responding for the next few days. i apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. i can be reached via discord if necessary.

[sgarrigh]

private niall of the wicked lovely series.   by spoon.

<3

[baudelairesspleen]

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dark court iconic trio → LESLIE / SHADOW GIRL 

“I’ll eat you alive. Got it?”

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officialbellarketrash​:

true love: having to hold back your adorable, violent girlfriend to keep her from straight up murdering a dude

see also: leslie upon meeting bananach any time after the ending of radiant shadows (novel).

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soulprompts​:

‘𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐲’ 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐬.

( prompts designed around the concept of a character having a difficult day and another character arriving to help/support/care for them! )

DIALOGUE PROMPTS.

“ you look like you could use a hug. ”

“ please tell me you didn’t cancel your plans for me… ”

“ don’t be silly, you’re much more important than some tinder date! ”

“ where’s your jacket? i’d like to show you something, and it’ll involve a bit of walking. ”

“ you know i’m always here for you, don’t you? no matter what. ”

“ hey, now… i’m only ever a phone call away. ”

“ come on. let’s get you to bed. ”

“ i’m listening. ”

“ hey, do you have any spare pajamas? i’m going to sleep on your couch tonight; that way you just need to shout if you need me. ”

“ what are your nightmares about? they may not be so bad if you talk about them. ”

“ another nightmare? ”

“ hey now, no more apologizing. i’m glad you called me; i meant it when i said any time, any place. ”

“ you know you’re never a nuisance nor a burden. not to me. ”

“ i’m helping you, and that’s final. i’m not taking no for an answer. now. where’s your kitchen? i’m making us some comfort food. ”

“ maybe you think it’s your job to look after everyone else. but it’s not supposed to be like that. it works both ways. and now it’s my turn to look after you. okay? ”

“ hey, now. you’ve been helping me ever since we met. it’s about time i started repaying the favor. ”

“ i’m so proud of you. i know it’s hard to get past these rough days, but… i still want you to know that i’m proud of you. “

“ you know, i reckon our bond is definitely strong enough to endure whatever it is that you need to get off your chest. “

“ it’s alright, now… i got you. “

“ you don’t need to worry about scaring me off. i’m not going anywhere. you can try as hard as you want, but there’s nothing you can say that’s going to make me like you any less. “

“ you know, i make the best hot chocolate in the world. seriously, i’ve asked absolutely everyone on the planet. everyone except you… what do you say? wanna make it a global fact? “

“ let’s go smash some stuff until you’re ready to talk, okay? “

ACTION PROMPTS.

[ TEA ]: sender prepares a mug of hot tea for the receiver.

[ BLANKET ]: having found the receiver either sleeping or just lying on the couch, sender gently takes a blanket and drapes it over them.

[ BATH ]: sender runs a hot bath for the receiver after a particularly challenging day.

[ DINNER ]: having learned that the receiver has had a difficult time lately, sender arrives at their door with their favorite dinner and drinks.

[ COOK ]: in an effort to boost the receiver’s spirits, sender arrives with all the ingredients needed to make the receiver’s favorite comfort food, with the well-intended intentions of cooking it for them.

[ FORT ]: sender builds a blanket fort for the receiver following a long and difficult day.

[ HUM ]: sender hums gently under their breath to soothe and comfort a distressed receiver.

[ WIPE ]: after the receiver has stopped crying, sender tenderly leans forward, cups their face in their hands, and wipes their tears away.

[ JOURNEY ]: noticing the receiver has had a particularly rough day, sender invites them to accompany them on a walk or drive to get out of the house.

[ HAIR ]: as the receiver leans against them/lies in bed, sender begins to run their hand through their hair to soothe them until they relax or fall asleep.

[ CARRY ]: sender lifts a (nearly) sleeping receiver and carries them into their bed, tucking them in in the process.

[ GUIDE ]: sender physically guides an exhausted receiver into their bedroom, following weeks of very little sleep and very high amounts of stress.

[ BESIDE ]: receiver wakens from their first genuinely restful sleep in weeks, to find the sender asleep next to them, having been holding the receiver throughout the night to help them fall asleep.

[ BEDSIDE ]: receiver wakens from their first genuinely restful sleep in weeks, to find the sender asleep in an armchair by their bedside, having stayed there for the night in case receiver had a nightmare or needed them in any other way.

[ KISS ]: as a gesture of comfort and affection, sender leans forward to kiss the receiver on the forehead.

[ HAND ]: noticing the receiver is close to tears, or otherwise struggling with an unseen but considerable burden, sender gently takes their hand and holds it in an attempt to comfort and encourage them.

[ RUB ]: sender gently rubs receiver’s back in a soothing motion.

[ TV ]: sitting next to the receiver on the sofa, sender joins them in watching their favorite show/movie on the television.

[ HOLD ]: as soon as the receiver opens the door and realizes the sender is there, sender wordlessly opens their arms out, and gives the receiver a warm, sorely needed hug.

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WHAT FLAVOR IS YOUR SOUL?

HONEY

"sugared mel e lingua serpentis." sugared honey from a serpent's tongue. oh dearest, look how you gleam. how the sunlight dances off your shoulders, how the heavens shine across your wingtips. but you are hollow, hollow, hollow. even the taste of nectar can choke a man. sometimes the sweetest flowers hide the sharpest poison. you lie to yourself, the worst lie of all. you needn't be so obsessed with perfect. the greatest beauty lies in our faults. do you think the moon apologizes for their mara? no, their craters add to their glow. my dear, breathe. you are not an island, breathe, before the honey drowns you. you wish to be lovely, you long to be loved. but did aphrodite trade her powers for perfection? she did not. you can be beautiful, and also whole. be whole above anything else dear. a heart of diamonds is worth nothing if inchor oozes from it. inward. look within and question how well do you know yourself? little petal are you trying to be a god? why? can a god bloom from sullen soil? no. you are whole as you are.

TAGGING: @sgarrigh, @ravusnightblossom, @therebekahmikaelson, @adeathsentence, @cfmccns (donia or rika)

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LESLIE + TOUCHING ( FT. NIALL )

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therebekahmikaelson​:

“Well, that’s no way to treat a guest,” harped Rebekah, collecting Hope from her stroller in response to the child’s newfound fussiness. Where had manners gone these days? The audacity this girl had to assume that she, Rebekah Mikaelson, was an asshole.

“You clearly haven’t met the right Originals if that’s your perspective - though are you certain you haven’t met my brother, Klaus?" 

Hope had found solace in yanking a fistful of blonde locks, as if beckoning for an introduction as well. "This is my niece. If you or your weird ghost friend try to harm us, I will personally rip you limb to limb, and my entire family will come to finish the job, but… I don’t think that’s your intention so, may we come in? If we’re going to have a conversation, I’d at least like to be offered a cup of tea. Unlike Edward Cullen, I do need to be invited…”

Resting her hip on the doorframe, the vampire once-overed Ezekial’s outfit. “The forties were a time, weren’t they?” She returned her gaze to the host, waiting for allowance to enter. The peskiest part of her monstrous condition, no doubt.

“What do you want to know? My dear old mum was a witch. Tried to protect her children from death with some bloody menace of a spell, and accidentally made us blood-sucking little immortals. Believe me, I’m the most fabulous one, so lucky you.” A tight-lipped smile accompanied an irritated hand gesture. She was still waiting for that invite. “I’m Rebekah.” 

The harping of the female was quite mild in comparison to the others which Leslie had overheard throughout her time in the faery courts, thus she remained unfazed sans a slight head tilt at the mention of a brother. It seemed many of the ‘original creatures’ had siblings and the exact implications of such things remained a mystery - though she possessed slight doubt that they were not all assholes to some degree. Her thoughts on their personality remained utterly unchanged as the woman casually remarked they would be murdered given any harm came to them. “I can assure you that no harm will come to you or you niece on this day,” she said with confidence and, as though her words were law, the male faerie behind her stood a little straighter. It was one of the quirks of being attached to regents of a faery court - the willingness of their followers to head to every command she declared was almost instantaneous. “We cannot lie - or at least they cannot. I merely choose not to.”

Her body moved backwards to swing the door open and reveal a rather large manor, Ezekiel following each of her movements like a grotesque shadow. The home, while spacious, was clearly in a state of half disarray with cloth strew over some of the furniture and boxes in the corner. That which was visible retained its charm from the late nineteenth century though with each item in pristine condition. “I invite you into my home, Miss Rebekah,” she said with the same confidence. Leslie was not positive if such a proper invitation was required, but she assumed it best to act as such in order to avoid anything… awkward. Oh Gods. Was she going to be awkward again?

The female let her eyes wander up to Ezekiel who had a seemingly never-ending grin painted across his face at the woman’s comment regarding the forties being quite the time. It was clear to anyone that he was more than pleased with the guests that had seemingly found their way to the home. “Can you make a proper tea for our guest? We can take it out in the garden along with some blankets for the baby to play on.” It did not take more than a moment for him to tip his hat and vanish into the hallways to do as he was asked, thus leaving the pair plus babe alone. ‘This is probably a stupid decision,’ Leslie thought with the subconscious voices of both of her boyfriends chastising her. They were not keen on her wandering the city alone let alone making friends without some sort of background check by the guard and now - now she was inviting original vampires into their home without a single dark fae in her line of sight. The implication that the woman could end Leslie in the blink of one eye only added to the anger of her subconscious, but she quickly pushed it aside with the slight clearing of her throat. 

“My name is Leslie, by the way. I… uhhh… suppose this is your impromptu introduction into the Dark Court.” There was a slight shrug to her shoulders as she wondered the words which were given to her regarding a witch and spell. It seemed rather ridiculous in her opinion and yet, she was the one dating two faeries who were, quite literally, the Dark King and Discord respectively. “I was aware… well not aware we had witches or vampires.” Her hands awkwardly twisted in the air as she motioned to the parlor where she had been sitting prior to the interruption, a few shadows darting across the floor followed by the sound of doors swinging open. “There’s a door to the garden though there.”

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thenarator​:

vampires and fairies work on opposite rules, which makes things very confusing when all you know about someone is that they have slightly too many teeth

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LESLIE + HER TATTOO

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