The Ashbourne Exposé

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Looks like Mal & Henryk have a thing for blondes: Anne, Avery, & Sydney. Think hair color has anything to do with potential?

Blondes definitely have more fun, at least we can confirm that this still holds water in the Malryk household. But, if fun is also equivalent to being drained dry and then fed vampire blood, in which case, I’m glad to be boring.

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looks like those years of captivity did nothing to dissuade Barsilaj from vampires...

What better way to solidify the terrifying effects of Stockholm Syndrome than to introduce a whole new captor in a better, curvier, more cultured package? With someone like Simone looked my way, I’m sure I’d be dead set on forgetting all the ghosts in my closet just for a chance at a moment of her attention.

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which guy do you most wanna see shirtless?

Our darling mayor. If you’re hungry for what most of the men look like sans clothing, I implore you to take a walk into the woods on the night of the full moon. Ashbourne is a town chock full of exhibitionists, so naturally, I’m after the forbidden fruit: Seymour Watkins.

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What unofficial couples have got the most sexual tension?

There’s always so many unofficial things happening in town partly because we love the danger and partly because well, they can’t be bothered to commit but my top three pairings for this month are as follows: Drake and Noah for their one time(?) fling that left a lasting impression, at least to one of them; co-workers Chrissy and Philip who may or may not be hooking up in the storage room and Simone and Barsilaj for that classic tragic could-be love story. 

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what's with nolan playing victim all the time?

Is he? This Anderson drama got too old too fast. As much as I’d like to agree with you, we can just chalk it up to his broken heart. Sure, Nolan got his memories erased but you can’t tell me there aren’t any lingering feelings there, lingering feelings of sadness, hurt and whatever else walking corpses are supposed to feel.

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anyone you want to see break out of their shell more?

Danielle Abbott, you’ve been called out. While there are others who also need to work on raising their profile, this pretty redhead takes the spotlight for now. I see you around town acting cute and what not but don’t think for one second you got me fooled; show me what you got little girl and set the town on fire.

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Am I the only one who thinks Kieran could stir up some serious trouble in town?

I hope he does it this century, reader. Looking like trouble is one thing but actually causing trouble is another. Kieran Wallace isn’t on my radar at the moment but do wake me up when he actually does something worthwhile, I wanna be there when the action happens.

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favorite fae in town?

The title goes to Felix Drakos. I mean, after you reach a certain age, it’s just impolite to not pick him, amirite? He’s got the looks, the knowledge, the allure and power, what’s not to like, really? But if you’re not into older men, I’d totally understand, a two thousand year-old age gap might be hard to swallow for some.

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Best coven in town? I'm hearing rumors of new ones forming...

As long as the Belvoir matriarch is alive, they remain on top but if anyone’s brave enough to take the crown, I bid them luck, it’s about time we shake things up in town with a coven war anyway.

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Any recent development in the relationship department? I need to know who not to flirt with when I'm at the club...which would have been a big help the other night. #blameitontheliquor

I’m all about free love and I say just flirt with anyone and everyone. Someone’s married? so what? Others even invite a third person in their bed while some like keeping a girl or two or more in all four corners of town. Take your pick reader and put your best foot forward, you just might get lucky.

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Henryk and Sydney. I ship it.

Despite our norm here that sires and fledglings eventually hook up and do the nasty (or get hitched, up to you), the most that Sydney Moreau can get out of Henryk is a turn in his line-up for a threesome with Malachi. Now I’m not sure what his track record is for looking after his spawn, let’s just hope he does a better job than his husband.

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Amaya and Mezei? What's that all about?

In a nutshell? They were ex-lovers and dear Mezei was compelled into staying with her, not knowing that he’s been sleeping with the enemy. Seriously though, rookie mistake, don’t they teach you to always have vervain on the first day of hunter school? Amaya caught wind of his cheating ways and she’s now hellbent to get back at him, or get him back, I’m really not sure since she’s pretty crazy.

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There's so many new people in town nowadays it's hard to keep track. Any in particular that you would rather see in The Pit?

I’d love to see Jakob Alhlf and Fletcher Richards in the Pit, there’s just something wild and dangerous about those two and I wouldn’t mind paying front row tickets for that show.

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Who's got a bad crush on who?

Crushes are very cute, it reminds me of middleschool. Unfortunately (or unfortunately) some of our residents are no stranger to that even as grown ass adults. Some are cute, while others are cringey. Here are my top five for this month: 

Mercy Peltier’s affection for Damien Hunt is downright sad for the sole reason that she’s been harboring it for hundreds of years; she either needs to tell him or find someone else who wouldn’t play dumb just to string her along. Aubrey Belvoir was overheard missing more than just a kiss, she’s in need of a good lay and from her fixation and progress with Stephen Neeley, it looks like she’ll soon have both. 

Marshall Hughes is prone to nervous breakdowns and it’s sweet that Simone Artois, a vampire, calms him of all people. Maybe she compels him or maybe she’s really that nice, I really can’t tell yet. We also have Originals on this list with scary and sexy Carmilla Frost whose obsession with Helena Hastings is justified, the strong attracts the strong after all. Finally we have babies Danielle Abbott and what could be a blossoming crush on Leon Hastings, tea and pizza rolls at two in the morning? If you say so.

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Looks like Bonnie and Clyde skipped town without telling the family. Think Matilda and Damien will be sad to see their brother go or relieved?

Damien Hunt went Picasso on his brother’s face and smashed it over and over and over against his bar counter as the patrons watched. I assume things didn’t end well for the two. And like the infamous Bonnie and Clyde, their luck has run out after pissing too many residents so they wisened up and decided to skip town before they too end up dead on the street. Will Matilda Hunt miss them? Probably not, she’s too busy being sweet with a former hunter to care about her brothers anyway.

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thoughts on the newbies? think we've got the potential for any troublemakers?

Merfolks rarely hold my attention long enough but the return of Samuel Spencer tickled my curiosity. He’s got the mysterious and brooding down pat and I look forward to what he has in store for the town.

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The Belvoirs seem to be keeping a low profile, how long do you think that'll last?

Aubrey, Josephine and Clementine have indeed been keeping a low profile, whether it’s because of their mama Belvoir’s orders or not, we’ll never know. As for how long things will seem eerily quiet? Only time will tell, we have Halloween coming up so you can bet they’re brewing something.