Medicine Woman

Daivi Bakshi | 38 | Human

[daivi-bakshi]

PARIS: If you had the chance to rule the world, would you?

"Oh gosh no. Too much work. I work enough as it is. Plus ruling sounds so absolute. I like choice. I think people should always have a choice."

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[thequeensofbeauty]

PRIYANKA CHOPRA for Tatler Magazine UK, 2020. 

[daivi-bakshi]

mytarnishedsilver​:

Ivy blushed some at how frank Daivi was being about the sex part of intimacy, but she listened with interest, wondering if she’d ever grow to be that comfortable with someone. She was raised to dislike so much of who she was, the thought of opening up to anyone was terrifying on a level she didn’t really know how to comprehend. She couldn’t imagine anyone would accept her that much, would love her that much.

“That sounds nice,” she admitted finally. “But I don’t really think that’s going to be my future. I can’t really picture it being that way, at least.”

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“And that’s fine. People don’t need romantic relationships to feel fulfilled. Things like that are just the extras we pick up along the way. The spices that colour out lives.” Daivi shrugged. “My only advice would be to be open to possibility. In all aspects of life.” 

Sometimes she wondered if it was difficult for those who weren’t human to believe in the impossible since they would have a different idea of what that was. Magic was a usable tool to them not some mystical uncontrollable force.

[daivi-bakshi]

🌿 (Leo)

send  🌿  for  our  muses  to  be  caught  under  mistletoe .

She chuckled when she saw it. Another decoration in what already seemed like a fairly densely decorated area. "I swear these are put up to trap people." Daivi chuckled as she looked over at her companion. "We do have to comply though. It is festive law." She shrugged as if to say "oh well."

Daivi cupped his face gently and quickly pressed a kiss to his lips before pulling back. "Oh don't look so shocked. Get into the festive spirit." She said with a chuckle.

[daivi-bakshi]

dallas-murphy​:

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“Well they for sure don’t have any beef.” He grinned, and tried to describe the pancakes, “They’re like thick crepes? Honestly I’m terrible with explanations. It’s mostly egg though. And butter.”

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“Well I suppose I could try it at least once and if I don’t like it I can always blame you.” Daivi chuckled before taking a sip of her coffee. “It’ll all come down to your terrible explanations.”

[daivi-bakshi]

orchestralcollage​:

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“That’s something” Leo said trying to be encouraging “I haven’t sat in a bar to see if I could meet people in…ever, actually now that I think about it.” he chuckled a little, “Great. You’ll be the first one to know when I decide on a date. Might even rope you into going wine shopping with me for the occasion.”

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“Oh I see how it is. You just want me for my wine skills.” Daivi grinned at him before taking another drink. “Being in a bar wasn’t all it cracked up to be as I said. I didn’t meet anyone and if I caught anyone’s eye they didn’t come over.” She sighed running a hand over her hair. “I think I foolishly though I was going to spark with someone immediately. It would have been nice just to have an intense flirtation. It’s been a while since I felt sexy.”

[daivi-bakshi]

orchestralcollage​:

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“Nah” Marcus shook his head “Vishnu doesn’t strike me as the faerie type. Probably whatever species came before the faeries. What made the faeries.”

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“You know. That kinda makes sense. There had to have been something right? I mean Faeries made werewolves and vampires and witches and all that. Something had to have created faeries. We know humans evolved from ape like species. It would make sense if there was an origin for Fae.”

[daivi-bakshi]

mytarnishedsilver​:

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Sam watched as Daivi gradually calmed down. “It’s okay,” she assured the woman. “I get it.” She paused, chewing on her lip some in thought before continuing. “Have you thought about maybe taking Ishaan and leaving Faerune? Just spend some time traveling, distance yourself a bit. Maybe you’d feel better and less … different.”

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“I can’t leave. Ishaan is in school. His fathers family are here. He’s never known the outside world. He’s never had to hide what he was. I can’t do that to him just because I’m struggling with the change.” She let out a shaky breath. “There must be some kind of support for humans who start to change. Right?”

[daivi-bakshi]

( WATCH ) watching mine while drinking their beverage. (Leo)

Daivi leaned forward to grab her glass of wine. "And honestly if I have to deal with another PTA Karen complaining that I haven't made cupcakes for whatever ridiculous charity drive they're doing this month." She shook her head looking up at him as she sat herself back.

"What?" Daivi questioned. "You keep looking at me like that I'm going to think I have something on my face. Am I complaining too much again? You need to tell me if I go all hulk mom. I can't tell on my own."

[daivi-bakshi]

mytarnishedsilver​:

“I’ve never had intimacy with anyone,” Ivy admitted. “What’s it like? It sounds … terrifying.” She didn’t know how to open herself up to someone like that. She didn’t have the practice. She was so used to keeping everything she thought and felt so close to her chest as to not anger her parents. “What if they don’t like what you show them about yourself?”

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“It is terrifying but it’s also...” Daivi looked away as she thought about it. “More freeing than anything I’ve ever experienced. I got to me my truest self with River. He loved every part of me and I loved every part of him. Plus when you open yourself up that much to someone, the sex can get intense.” She laughed a little. “And comfortable. It doesn’t have to be mind melting. Sometimes all you need is to lie there, skin on skin. You become so close they’re part of you.”

[daivi-bakshi]

mysticxls​:

“Hey, you might not think you’re hot, but other people have eyes. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Plus, you are hot. I just wish you would see it.” She chided before taking a drink. Sanaya would never understand what Daivi went through. She had never experienced love in the way her sister had, and it wasn’t much of a surprise that her sister would want the same experience she shared with River. “Life is not a guarantee.” She said softly, “You didn’t plan things, but this is what life handed you. I just don’t want you to feel as if you won’t ever love again. Maybe you will find that second great love. I’m proud of you for getting back out there at least.” 

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“I’m aware i’m attractive, Sanaya. There’s simply a difference between being attractive and being hot. People will learn I’m a mother and disappear. There aren’t exactly droves of men willing to take on a fatherly role. As much as I need to do things for myself who i’m dating or not dating will influence Ishaan in some way.” Daivi shrugged. The mood of the evening was starting to sleep a little. “I think maybe it’s time to call it for the night. I’ve been sat here alone long enough.”

[daivi-bakshi]

orchestralcollage​:

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“Finding that balance is pretty important. You’re a parent but not just a parent.” He gave a little nod as he started to reach for his drink, but stopped realizing he wasn’t actually thirsty in that moment. “I was thinking of hosting a get together. Maybe a dinner party. No kids allowed”

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“But I’ve forgotten how to just be me. I’ve been trying to get back into the dating scene and you know what I did? I went and sat by myself in a bar to see if I could meet people. I feel like an idiot. My sister ended up showing up one time thinking i’d been stood up.” Daivi sighed sitting back in her seat. “A dinner party sounds amazing. I’d love to come.”

[daivi-bakshi]

orchestralcollage​:

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“If there are I think they would be different from the stories that are told about deities back home. Or maybe there aren’t deities but people of different species who elevated themselves to some sort of deity-like status.”

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“Is this where you tell me Vishnu is actually a faerie?” Daivi joked before her smile fell. “Please don’t tell me Vishnu is a faerie. My husband was a faerie it would be very strange for me. Especially with a half fae child.”

[daivi-bakshi]

alphadetective​:

♠

“Nonsense, you’re incredibly beautiful and you don’t exude ‘don’t talk to me I’m a cop’ vibes like I do,” Celia replied lightheartedly, smiling and patting the badge that sat clipped to her belt for emphasis. “As for flirting, that’s easy. Just look the guy straight in the eyes and occasionally touch his arm when you’re laughing at something he’s saying. Men tend to interpret that as flirting. Even when it isn’t.”

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“Oh hush. You’re gorgeous. I don’t doubt there would be plenty who wouldn’t even catch those vibes let alone be put off by them. Besides you’re practically surrounded by handsome men. There isn’t anyone who has caught your eye? Not someone down at the precinct? Or another parent from school? Hell sometimes I get bored and lonely and imagine brief flings with random men who just hold the door open for me.” It was so much easier to deflect and have the attention be on someone else. “I’m confused am I pretending to flirt or actually flirting?”

[daivi-bakshi]

mysticxls​:

Sanaya’s gaze still lingered around her surroundings, trying to scope out prospects for her sister. So far, no one has caught her attention, and Daivi seemed to be of the same mind. “The night is still young. Hopefully someone will come in.” She said, her smile gentler as she addressed her sister. “I bet you were, and I’ll go ahead and trust you on that. I just haven’t experienced that sort of love before.” Then again, her true love was her profession, so it wasn’t like she was missing much. “Of course you do, and you will fall in love again. It’s just a matter of time. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone is already eyeing you.” 

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Daivi scoffed. “I doubt it. Where are they eyeing me? At school pick up as I’m picking up Ishaan looking tired from work? So hot. So sexy.” She shook her head and sipped at her drink before sighing. “I know I should be so negative but it’s hard. I want the big consuming love that I had before. I know River wouldn’t want me to be aloe. We talked about this. We knew I would only live so long and that I expected him to love again. We just... we assumed he would be it for me.”

[daivi-bakshi]

mytarnishedsilver​:

Sam frowned faintly as she listened to Daivi start to panic. Setting the skull in her hand aside, she stepped over to touch the woman’s arm gently. “Hey, you’re still you. Even if you weren’t human, you’d still be you. Take a deep breath.” She guided the woman over to the counter, having her sit on the stool behind it. “If you really want to investigate it, we can, but it won’t change anything. You’re still your son’s mother, and you’re still the beautiful, intelligent, and kind person you’ve probably always been. It doesn’t matter what your genes say.”

-

“I’m sorry. I’m sorry I just...” Daivi ran a hand over her hair. “With everything going on. I guess I’m not big on things I can’t control. The idea that something is changing me...” Daivi took a shaky breath. “I’m sorry for freaking out. I didn’t think I would. Ishaan has been so excited about the idea. I guess I got uncomfortable with it being something unpredictable. Something I have no choice in. It’s just a side effect of being here.”