it hurts, anyway.

She was a living reverie for me: the mere sight of her sparked an almost infinite range of fantasy, from Greek to Gothic, from vulgar to divine.

[venemousmulciber-blog-blog]

Would anyone care to watch a movie with me?

[daintypersephone]

Sure, I’m always up for a movie. What movie were you thinking of watching?

[reachingstvrs-blog]

“Uncle Bradley made tea cakes today! I just hope Freddie doesn’t eat them all at once again — that was both terrifying and hilarious.”

[reachingstvrs-blog]

[daintypersephone]

“Tea cakes? That sounds lovely. I honestly wouldn’t blame this Freddie character if he did eat them all.” 

[daintypersephone]

“I’m sorry... were you saying something?” A small sigh escaped her as she shot the other an apologetic look. “I’ve just kind of been a bit out of it, lately.”

[peachpomegranate]

"In this swarm of cigarettes and dark sophistication they appeared here and there like figures from an allegory, or long-dead celebrants from some forgotten garden party."

- Donna Tartt, The Secret History (via ripbunny)

[bunnycorcorans]

[daintypersephone]

they were children when she drew the conclusion that charles was her minotaur, that he was hers. 

she was a child when she drew the conclusion that had ariadne shorn her bull, she would have seen her brother whole - pretty and haunted by the weight of his horns. 

she was a child when she made the decision never to let anyone but her see her brother naked. 

+

[fromrooktoking]

“That’s a great idea, but I don’t really know how I would train it myself. And, also, the very fact that you mentioned it in the first places tells me I should be wary of you.”

[daintypersephone]

“You could always ask a trusted friend to do it for you, someone who won’t secretly train it to attack you.” A small chuckle escaped Mily as she arched an eyebrow. “Wary of me? I wouldn’t hurt a fly.” 

[thediaryxfjane]

“You know, I didn’t think of that—” Jane paused in thought. “I should wish for more snow.”

[daintypersephone]

“See, that’s the spirit! With us both wishing for more snow, school is guaranteed to be canceled.” 

[lepuscorcoran]

“What? Of course I have! Why do you doubt me, Mills?”

[daintypersephone]

“Because you have virgin written all over you, Bun. In fact... that’s probably why you never truly let loose whenever Henry suggests a ritual.” A coy smirk formed on the girl’s lips as she tilted her head to the side. “You saving yourself for someone special, Corcoran?” 

[newagewizardry]

“Well…I could. It does sound like the sort of thing they would enjoy. I guess I’ll ask them if they’d like to go.”

[daintypersephone]

“Oh, splendid! The success of my party is riding on you, no pressure or anything.” 

[thediaryxfjane]

“Snow is a pain in the ass at seven in the morning when I have to drive to school.”

[daintypersephone]

“Okay, I can definitely agree with that... school in general is a pain in the ass and the snow doesn’t really make it any better. Although, some mornings with snow are great due to the fact that school can always be canceled.” 

[canrepeatthcpast]

“I suppose so. Oh, I’m so sorry, where are my manners? Jay Gatsby, at your service.”

[daintypersephone]

“Jay Gatsby? As in the Gatsby that throws all those extravagant parties? Gosh... I feel like I’m meeting a celebrity.” 

[newagewizardry]

“Well… I don’t know. I mean, it sounds lovely — it really does — but I’m sure I wouldn’t have much fun.”

[daintypersephone]

“Oh come on, it’ll be fun! I promise! Why don’t you invite some of your friends so that you don’t feel so apprehensive?”

[daintypersephone]

“I have an irrational fear of carnivals... especially after American Horror Story. I can’t be the only one, right?” 

[lepuscorcoran]

“Yeah, I’ve definitely had sex with, like, 4 girls at once. It was pretty amazing.”

[daintypersephone]

“Oh please... you’re so full of shit, Bunny. I bet you haven’t even had your first kiss yet.” 

[bastan-deactivated20170213]

"Ye should’ve spoke up then. ‘course I’ve got one.” Simon pulled the carton of Viceroys from his pocket and took two cigarettes from it — one for the girl and one for himself. "Need a light then too?” he asked before lighting the cigarette dangling from his own lips with the old lighter he had fetched from his pocket.

[daintypersephone]

Camilla gave a small nod of gratitude as she took the cigarette into hand, placing it between her lips. “Got my own, but thank you anyways.” After a few seconds of digging around in her coat pockets she retrieved a lighter, igniting the end of the cigarette and taking a long drag. “You are a lifesaver,” she murmured after a steady exhale. “I think I’ve seen you around before, Sick Boy right?” 

[fromrooktoking]

“You know, I should get a seeing-eye dog instead of this stick — then all the ladies will be all over me… Even if it’s just for my dog.”

[fromrooktoking]

[daintypersephone]

“That sounds like a master-plan. You could also use the dog against your enemies. If anyone makes fun of you, you can just send the dog after them.”

[thediaryxfjane]

“It’s supposed to be spring, why is it snowing?”

[daintypersephone]

“Weather in Virginia is known to be a bit bipolar, although I don’t really mind the snow. It gives me an excuse to sit inside cuddled up with a book all day.”