I know.

"You want me to represent you? I don't take on charity cases, especially not going easy on you. That's a well tailored person's suit, sir. If you want one of Maine's finest representing you, you need to pay accordingly. Do you exercise? Try to keep up,...

[faytepresents]

Love's Latest Victims | Niko & Colette

[nikochatz]

"Because you’re alone in the middle of the woods with me. And if you don’t trust me, it wouldn’t be the brightest idea to bring us somewhere like this. So trust me or rethink your life choices, Fayte," he pointed out, grinning, though for a second smile he angled his head in a way to make it look malicious. But he knew that Colette knew he wouldn’t hurt her, not after the other night. And, hopefully, he could trust Colette. He’d already put his faith in her, faster than he had anyone else he’d met. So hopefully it was mutual. But she all but proved he could trust her when she told him that her power would be used to help him protect the kids. For a moment, he stopped walking, to glance over at her. "Thank you," he spoke softly, though the words were absolutely genuine, squeezing her hand softly, "Thank you, Colette." Having a goddess help him made him feel so much better, even with the curse in place to prevent the Beldam from hurting the children. It meant more than anything anyone could give him.

"Silly human," he chuckled to himself, "Haven’t the gods learned that cats don’t belong to anyone, but people belong to cats? Though if you ask nicely, I can make an exception for a goddess, even if you are in human form at the moment." Niko was more than okay with belonging to the people who belonged to him, knowing that love of any kind was a give and take. "Interesting looks might not be very drastic, considering you want us to jump off a cliff," he pointed out, every part of him alert and tense as he followed Colette towards the end of the cliff, "Couldn’t you have found better real estate?" The cat didn’t want to jump off a cliff into the ocean, it was the last thing he’d planned on doing in his life. But he wasn’t a coward, and if Colette could do it, and wanted him to, then he would. He’d survive… hopefully…

[faytepresents]

Colette remained silent, smiling a little but not too much. After all, a grin would be the first sign of the world ending. She was fairly sure he shouldn't be trusting her as much as he was. He grew too attached to her, far too quickly. But, as stories prove it, gods were selfish. She could lie through her teeth all she wanted, but she knew the truth. Somewhat unfortunately, so did her sisters. The thought erased when Niko thanked her. She laced their fingers and gave a slight nod. "You're welcome." In translation, they were children. He could be an asshole as much as he pleased, but his sole purpose was to protect children. She use to make fun of people who tried to be heroic. 

"Haven't cats learned anything?" she pressed, "gods can make felines go zap! And yet still as cocky as...well...us." With a chuckle, she turned and walked backwards, 'watching' her movements until she was a few steps away from the ledge. She wasn't being all that nice to him, but while she was a fan of sappy moments, she wanted a thrill. Having Niko believe it was a giant drop with amusing and the moment he realized it wasn't more than a seven foot plunge into safe water, he'd either laugh or kill her. "I could have. But every stone in this place has been turned over and searched. It's cool, trust me." She reached out for his hand again. "Just look, will you?"

[nikochatz]

Meant To Be || WTSC Grand Ball || Colette and Niko

[nikochatz]

Niko glanced over when he heard the clapping, eyes rolling as he shook his head slightly, “It helps when you can reach the gas pedal.” The smirk on his lips and the fact that he reached over to gently touch her wrist, just by the bracelet she had been playing with during the drive, showed that he was obviously just teasing her. “Shall we?” an eyebrow quirked and his hand withdrew, Niko undoing his seatbelt as he reached for the door. As much as the two of them staying in the car, alone all night sounded wonderful, he wanted to dance with her. Dancing was the one human activity Niko was fond of, the one he would miss when he returned home. And dancing with Colette would make it the most enjoyable evening he’d had in more than two decades.

[faytepresents]

"I can reach the gas and break without a problem." She narrowed her eyes, though it was in a playful manner. Her expression eased when he reached out and touched her bracelet. For a brief moment, she rested her other hand on top of his. She smiled softly, but then ruined it by sticking out her tongue at him. With a laugh she agreed, "let's get this party started." Colette unbuckled the seatbelt then stepped out of the car. Shutting the door, she looked to Niko and met him to take his arm, looping hers and resting her hand near his wrist. "Five drachmas says we'll grow bored of this within the first hour." She just hoped the night wouldn't end with them only dancing. Hanging out after would be nice. Maybe it was she that needed to remember not to be boring.

[faytepresents]

Love's Latest Victims | Niko & Colette

[nikochatz]

"Don’t believe me?" Niko’s brow rose, "Why don’t you try me before you decide not to trust my word." He wasn’t offended, per say, but he wasn’t exactly amused. She was the most interesting person he’d met in Storybrooke, he looked forward to getting to see as much of her as he could, if only to spice up the monotonous day to day life in the town. Niko knew for a fact that he could handle crazy, anyways. "Not at the moment," he corrected, any wisp of amusement vanishing from his features, "and powers or not, if she wakes up, or is awake, she’s a threat to them. Anxiety is better than waking up one morning to find them hurt. Or worse.” He’d seen what happened to the other children that the Other Mother had stolen. It had taught him that there were fates far worse than death.

"I’m feline, what did you expect?" he quirked an eyebrow, not sure what else. Cats were territorial, it was a well known fact amongst humans, an omniscient being should definitely know that. But a small grin colored his features regardless, pleased that she was joking about it, not upset by his nature. Not visibly. "As a cat?" he had time to get the words in, suddenly a bit worried, until his nerves turned to something remarkably similar to fear, not at all pleased by her suggestion. "I’m brave enough to do anything," he said stubbornly, knowing better than to show weakness, though he could feel his pulse racing at the idea of that much water and throwing himself into it.

[faytepresents]

Colette mirrored his raised brow. "Why should I trust you?" She playfully smirked. If she didn't trust him, she honestly wouldn't be here. After their introduction, she knew Niko wasn't going to be walking out of her life any time soon. How foolish a person she was never to realize they'd get along well before actually meeting. Their intro will forever be one of her favorites. Even if it brought him pain to think about it. Colette frowned a little and bit the inside of her cheek. She understood by his tone at or worse to know what he was referring to. The Other World was worse than being damned in Hell -- or enduring a dinner with Hades. The comparison should be recognized there. She looked up at him with a steady focus on his eyes. "I'll keep her close to the forefront of my mind and tell you immediately if I see anything that should alarm you, Niko."

She chuckled. "I'm not sure. But usually it's the other way around. That you'd be my cat...human. Person." She smiled slightly. She was shocked to see his response, though she expected him to act like Mr. Collected. "It'll be a first for both of us. I've wanted to try this for a while but I think it'd earn me... interesting looks from my sisters." She kept walking towards the smell of the ocean, pure salty air with no low tide scent to ruin it. "Besides, we have to jump to get to the cave I found. I have a picnic waiting for us." She grinned, stepping out of the trees and towards the edge of the cliff.

[nikochatz]

Meant To Be || WTSC Grand Ball || Colette and Niko

[nikochatz]

"Let’s not," he grinned at the idea of that, wondering how Colette would react. Niko glanced down when he felt a tug on his arm, looking over just in time to catch his date leaning in to kiss his cheek. Even the cat couldn’t suppress the blood that rushed up to color his cheek, all too noticeable on his pale, human skin. He was frozen for a moment, watching her climb in and buckle herself, entranced by the beauty that was the Fate, before his brain kicked in again, reminding him to cross over and get to the driver’s seat, so he could get them there before the event was over. Though he would gladly stay just to look upon the goddess for the whole night, had they not had plans to go. Turning the keys in the ignition, he started the car before pulling out of the driveway, obeying traffic laws, but still getting them to the ballroom as fast as possible. The feline hated cars. Niko was silent throughout the drive, though he glanced over to look at Colette, trying to focus on the road and not her, a tasked that took up all his attention until he parked the car.

[faytepresents]

Colette smirked when Niko blushed. It was a perfect image that she hoped to hold on for the forseeable...ever? Not many blushed in her presences. The fact that it with Niko Chatz blushing made it even better. He strived to be mysterious and the ultimate body guard for Wybie and Coraline. Yet there he stood, at the passenger door blushing and staring at her, as if she were Aphrodite. It was a confidence boost at the very least. He made her feel beautiful. As they drove, she respected his strong attempt to keep his eyes on the road and grazed her fingertips over the bracelet she chose for the occasion. She missed the green jeweled ring she always wore on her right ring finger, but it was too gaudy and didn't suit the event. When they parked, she looked to Niko and gave him a slow clap. "Bravo. We made it here in one piece," she smirked.

[faytepresents]

WHAT IN TARTARUS IS THAT? | Lani and Colette

[sealyourfayte]

"That’s true. But, I’m certain that one or two will figure us out. The Queen knows, as does Rumpelstiltskin. Plus, our last name is Fayte…” She laughed. That one was a bit obvious. It wasn’t like she could change it thought. Well she could, it was possible. It was just such a trivial matter, even as simplistic and obvious as it was it wasn’t worth her time to change it. “How many statues accurately represent any gods though?” Then again, even they themselves took different forms at times. Whatever worked best. “Then again, I believe I have lost faith in the intelligence of this town….” She laughed.

[faytepresents]

"Yes, but humans are idiots!" she laughed along with Lani. Lani had a point, a few people would figure them out. She cringed. They'd flood to Lani to know why they're stuck here; flood to her to find out about their loved ones in that exact moment; Aisa to find out their future. All without sacrifices or offerings to please them. Now they'd expect them to act kindly out of the kindness of their hearts. She scoffed, rolling her eyes as she remembered the statues the gods designed. "None. But... I guess they tried." She bit and chewed her toast, chasing it with a sip of hot chocolate. Timing it oddly right before she started laughing. "Maybe that was part of Queenie's plan. Watching the idiots squirm and fight like little ants of a war."

[heywannafight]

False Advertising || Colette & Victoria

[heywannafight]

"Too bad that’s probably illegal…Might be able to make a good amount of cash doing that…" She mocked a sigh and then laugh. If it weren’t and if she weren’t attempting making herself known to the police? She’d just start snapping non-removable collars around all the guy’s necks and shocking them when they acted like idiots. She followed Collette, who seemed to know where she was going quite well. "Ha, yeah that doesn’t always get through those thick skulls. I feel once their hand hits my ass, It’s free range for my fist to connect to their face."

[faytepresents]

That would be amusing. Strike fear into them like she once could. Heck, she remembered when the sight of her and her sisters made the Gods cringe. Those were glorious days. The short blonde led the way, half paying attention and half just going as though she was trained to get to the boutique. Colette grimaced. How scum were allowed into the town was beyond her. How did that make the Queen's world perfect? "I spin around and kick them right up into the groin," she answered calmly. "Back in the Roman eras, if a man was scum or a cheater, he was ostracized. But cutting off their hand now is seen as an attempt of murder." Oh, but how easily she could get away with it. It was justice. A twisted way of going about it, but still justice.

[whatisyettocome]

I Hate Everything || Clotho and Atropos

[whatisyettocome]

"This is true. I do not need combat. Only a sharp knife or a pair of scissors." she smiled a little. "He is just a thread, like any other. Though definitely one that is more… irritating. I cannot simply cut it because I wish to." She had always resented that. Ares was a very potent brand of hellatious. 

There was a strange tone to Colette’s voice, and it most definitely caught her older sister’s attention. Studying her would-be nurse, Aisa felt a surge of almost motherly love fill her chest. That was her baby sister. Though she could remember clearly the moment that they first looked into each others’ eyes, at the beginning, she could also see the two of them growing up with Lani, remember feeling abandoned and realizing that it was up to her to protect her sisters. She could remember every fever that she soothed, every time she snatched band-aids for scraped knees, or nights enjoying the TV after a long week of school.

She remembered every single one, even though they were all a lie. Yet, they shaped her now in the same way that an eternity of cutting string after string of lesser beings had. She had once had ultimate power, and now she had nothing.

But… while studying the curves of a face that she knew better than her own, Aisa thought that she had more than nothing. In this form she understood, finally, what it was that inspired mortals compose poetry, sculpt masterpieces, go to war, had driven them to defy the gods themselves. 

Love.

"Yes," she murmured. "I think I know what you mean."

[faytepresents]

"Scissors will always be the best weapon for you," a sickening smirk crossed her lips, or an attempt at one. Even in this small frame, Clotho liked to believe she could strike fear into victims if she had to. Being tiny had it's limitations, but some of the worse monsters in their realm weren't bigger than four feet. Well, besides the Titans. 

Colette looked up when she realized Aisa was reminiscing. She slowly blinked. Her sister rarely had these moments, or so Clotho believed. There were of course times when she tried to give her sisters some privacy and didn't focus on their where-abouts. She had her tricks. But right now, Clotho was curious. She smoothed out the comforter's wrinkles near her as she kept her eyes on Aisa. How much of the future could she see? 

She smiled softly but it was a real, and sincere smile. Oh screw it, she mentally sighed and crawled up to lay beside Aisa, snuggling into her with her head on Aisa's stomach. She couldn't explain why she needed the sudden comfort but it felt right. "Seems more of a nightmare turned into a dream. Even though it shouldn't be possible for gods to dream."

[faytepresents]

Love's Latest Victims | Niko & Colette

[nikochatz]

"It’s not too hard," he shrugged, grinning, almost animalistic for a split second, "The difficult part is making sure that you leave the parts they need for speaking intact." Niko had toyed with enough rats in the past, both the rodent and human kinds, to know what would get him answers, for the most part. It was a skill he didn’t enjoy using, on humans, anyway, but when it was necessary, he wasn’t the squeamish kind. "Then I look forward to seeing your crazy, Colette," he inclined his head slightly, smiling. Niko had a good feeling about the Fate. A very good feeling. And though he didn’t see all, like some people he knew, he had good instincts. Ones that were telling him that learning what she was really like would be worth any length of time it took. "I would have," he admitted softly, regretting that, now, "Without a second thought, if you hadn’t told me who you were." He looked down at her wrist again, biting his lip. He’d make up for that, one day. Wouldn’t be able to live with himself until he did.

"Smart cat,"he murmured darkly, glad that the fellow feline had the sense to stay away from Colette. Though Niko wasn’t possessive in the sense that he was the only living thing he could be with, there were unspoken laws between cats. Most felines claimed one, maybe two people in a lifetime. Each had to respect the other’s claim. Cats weren’t often ones who chose to socialize, much less attach themselves to another living being for life. Before Colette, he’d chosen two people, Coraline and Wybie, the kids he’d sworn to protect from the Heldam. But now he’d picked someone else, for an entirely different reason. And the code among cats claimed that no other could do anything to even risk stealing away a fellow feline’s being’s affections. So that cat better stay away. As far as Niko knew, the rules applied in this world, and every other. Ducking under the tree, he looked up when she spoke, narrowly avoiding bumping his head, "How brave do you need me to be?"

[faytepresents]

"I'm very aware it isn't hard to leave them able to speak." She had witnessed enough of these incidences to know how to leave the anatomy intact, yet still do enough damage. Colette shook her head a little, starting to smile. She let out a soft chuckle. "Yeah, we'll see about that if the day comes." Perhaps then she was too bored, at the time. Still, she doubted he would have snapped her wrists. Many people are just talkers. Some are capable of following through -- if their hearts don't get in the way. For as much as Niko claims he would have hurt her, Colette stubbornly believed she would have thought her way out of it. "I think you're too anxious, and nervous that something will happen." She looked up to him with a serious expression, "she has no power here, Niko. None." 

Colette rolled her eyes slowly, keeping the sass mostly to herself. This was suppose to be a fun day out, for them both. She hoped it could still be that, despite their choice of conversation. "Someone's a little possessive, hmm?" she teased with a half smile. Colette continued to keep an eye out for low hanging branches, mostly for Niko. She knew she could clear all the branches along these paths. One good thing about being so small. "Pretty brave, as a cat, I should say," she looked over to him, "brave enough to go cliff diving?"

[nikochatz]

Meant To Be || WTSC Grand Ball || Colette and Niko

[nikochatz]

The most amazing thing was the Colette was as speechless as he was. Colette Fayte. Clotho. A goddess was just as speechless as he was, and though that didn’t do anything to help him recover his command of the English language, it made his heart soar. She really was perfect. “All week?” he smiled at her, reaching for her hand, assuming it wasn’t appropriate for a human to nuzzle another human, at least not publicly. He would have, had they been inside. “I have, too.” Niko really had spent the whole week thinking about the ball, to the point where Coraline and Wybie had started getting annoyed with him, and even gave up on him over the last few days, when their efforts to get rid of the goofy grin that constantly played on his lips failed. Carefully interlacing his fingers with hers, he purred softly, tugging on her hand gently, “We should go, then, before we miss it and all the excitement ends up for naught.” Reaching into his pants pocket, he found his keys, unlocking the car and opening the passenger door for her, hoping to be the perfect gentleman this evening.

[faytepresents]

Colette looked away, fixing her eyes on his car before she could blush at his astonishment or cute smile. She only looked back as he admitted to as well. Though she knew it, hearing him say it made it feel... real to her. It wasn't an emotion she could describe, or compare it to. Niko owning up to it made her that much more excited to go dancing with him. Humans really do get all the fun. The blonde smiled softly and fell into step to walk towards the vehicle. "This is true," she agreed with a nod. "Or before the excitable bunch get ideas of how to liven up the party." They deserved a handful of dances without interruptions. Once she had that, then she wouldn't take an oath to set someone on fire. "Why thank you," she cooed sweetly before pulling on his arm, forcing him down closer to her. Placing a soft kiss on his cheek, she smiled softly again then ducked into the passanger seat and buckled herself in. 

[nigel-casimir]

Awkward Myths || Nigel and Colette

Nigel loved the library, he loved the books, he loved the learning, he loved the quiet, he loved when he wasn’t yelled at or kicked out for being loud. He loved it all. He never read the same book twice and rarely even finished the book he started reading, he simply enjoyed the feel of a book in his hands and the way the paper floated between his fingers as he turned the pages. Today he was hanging around the Mythology section. There was another person there too, one of the female type. He’d seen her before. More than once in fact, she seemed to enjoy the library too. He held the book close to his nose while he peeked over the top. Discretely, not, sliding over to her and watching her for a moment. “So Apollo and Artemis are not hooking up like I first thought. Turns out they’re actually brother and sister, and she’s sworn off men. So… That’s a game changer.” It might have been an odd way to start the conversation, but Nigel felt like it was a good ice breaker. He moved the book away from his nose ever so slightly and looked at her while turning the page. “Also, Artemis is kind of a bad ass. Which is great. Although women in Greece and the like have always been treated differently than the women here. I don’t know why though, what was the point… Oh yes, I think it’s great that she’s a bad ass because a lot of people never respected women in history books and the like, so this,” he poked his book while looking over at her, “this has got it right.” He leaned forward, looking for some type of title on her book before leaning back again and standing up straight when he didn’t see it. “Reading anything good?” 

[faytepresents]

Colette only had enough time to sigh quietly under her breath as she was approached. Nigel Casimir. She knew he was considered a regular in the library, but he never seemed to pay attention to her. It wasn't being ignored, or avoided, it was expertly blending in to one's surroundings. Even when he realized she was there, he didn't seek out interaction. Enough was already known about Nigel for the small blonde woman to write a book about him. If she didn't know the same about everyone else in the time frozen town, it would be creepy to the thrown-in-jail-for-high-degree-stalking creepy. As she prepared for a dull, mindless, conversation, a smirk suddenly tugged on her lips. Now she was amused. Colette picked up her gaze and chuckled softly as Nigel went on about his first thoughts on Artemis and Apollo. Artemis was far easier to get along with, in her opinion. She held up the book for him to observe. Her own 'research' on how the others' were portrayed, and feared. "It's decent. Mostly focusing on what people deem as the major gods." The phrase stung her tongue. "Nothing more than a few sentences on Demeter-- though she was the sole reason for freak droughts when her daughter was stolen. Persephone is only mentioned as being Hades' wife." She rolled her eyes and placed the book back on the shelf. "Nothing I didn't already know. But... if you want to learn more on Artemis and Apollo..." Colette turned back to the shelves in front of her and slowly pulled out a book on the 'myth' of Apollo and Artemis, and their creation. She turned towards Nigel and offered him the book, "it's the small books that are often over looked."

[faytepresents]

WHAT IN TARTARUS IS THAT? | Lani and Colette

[sealyourfayte]

Lani made a face, she would normally counter the fact that anyone could stop her but in truth? Her sisters could. They were the only ones in this world or the last that would be able to, no matter how hard they tried. But they would be the only ones who could. Her memory went back to the last time she’d cooked as well. Of course, she had perfect memory of it playing over in the back of her mind. Well beyond perfect, actually. If one didn’t know her powers, it seemed as though she had an eidetic memory. Or photographic, whatever word you chose for it. “It will be and it will be the most entertaining thing that’s happened since we got here. You know everyone who can’t find someone will come to us, right?”

[faytepresents]

Sitting down, Colette shook quite a bit of salt onto her eggs, then a little bit of pepper. She smirked. The town was over due for some chaos. And she was hoping it was enough to make a certain handful of individuals sweat. Her head snapped back up, eyes tearing from the quick meal to look at Lani with confusion. She rolled her eyes, letting it pass, and shrugged. "That's if they realize who we are." She cut into her toast and egg and took a small bite. "How many statues have you seen that ever accurately portrayed our god appearance? Or portraits? No one knows what they're staring down their noses at. Literally." She sighed, the thought of the town whining at them boring her within seconds. "Besides, as humans we're allowed rights. Since we can't zap them to shut up and be grateful to be alive, we can simply walk away. I will."

[heywannafight]

False Advertising || Colette & Victoria

[heywannafight]

"Oh, but is an hour really long enough?" She smirked. That was actually one thing she liked when she needed to punch someone. They’d remember if for a few days because it’d bruise. "Maybe we should just make all the men wear a shock collar. Y’know just zap every time they act like a fuckin’ moron” Victoria actually liked that idea more than she probably should. But hey- some of them deserved it! Most of them did. “Oh you can. So easily, it’s rather pathetic. What amuses me is when they’re surprised when they’re lying on their back after I knock ‘em out.” Maybe she was a bit more violent than she should be for someone her age. But frankly she didn’t care.

[faytepresents]

Victoria was quite the character, and almost got Colette to laugh gleefully at the idea of teaching lessons. At least one of her sisters though would remind her of the right thing to do. She sometimes hated how they acted as consciences to each other. "Ooo," she cooed with a grin, "train them like the supposedly untrainable dogs. Not only to make them stop ill behavior but to stay in their geographic, physical, space." For as bad as times were in their land, women had more respect than they were granted here. Young women shouldn't have to think to these extremes to get respect. "And they wake up with a fairly large bruise or several. Sounds like a trademark." With a half smile, Colette turned down the next street corner and followed the mental route to the boutique. "I must admit, it would take a lot for me to punch someone's lights out. I go for passive aggressive approaches." What God didn't?

[whatisyettocome]

I Hate Everything || Clotho and Atropos

[whatisyettocome]

"Eeeeewwwww…" Aisa groaned, rolling over as if to escape from such a comparison and throwing the blanket back on her head. Ugh. Even that sound hurt. "Not Ares. No. Yuck." 

At her sister’s next words, the Fate tugged the blanket from her face and peered with bloodshot eyes. “We kept order, as best as we could. In a realm of absolute chaos that was run entirely by selfish beings, we were the ones above it. We did our best, did we not? But now, here… we have no power. Only knowledge. It’s as insulting as it is sad.”

[faytepresents]

Colette let out a laugh and patted Aisa's knee. "There, there. In many ways, you're still significantly above his level. He only beats you at hand-hand combat or...any combat for that manner. You're far superior intellectually." 

She inched closer to the end of the bed and drew up her legs, tucking them under her to sit cross-legged. A frown started to shape on her face. Did Aisa ever or could ever consider this a blessing? A chance for them to try being a human? Colette found herself staring down at her costume jewel rings and twisted the skull ring around her index finger a few times. "It's not that terrible, Atropos. I'm learning to look at the bright side of it. Besides," she looked over to her sickly sister, "there's nothing we can do about it at this point. We're sitting ducks. Might as well have some fun."

[whatisyettocome]

I Hate Everything || Clotho and Atropos

[whatisyettocome]

Aisa mumbled unintelligibly, really just making sounds to communicate her feelings. But as Colette continued to speak, she scowled. “It would make me feel better, though.”

She shifted a little. “Honestly. She’s a monster. Horrible. Black heart. Just look at her and the sheriff.” Truth be told, Aisa did hate the mayor for stranding them in this horrible world. But more than that, she hated her for what she had done to the inhabitants with lesser power. For humans such as Scarlet Sinclair, who could not sleep for fear of her dreams, or Jefferson Hatter who was living his worst nightmare.

It wasn’t fair. It wasn’t right.

[faytepresents]

Colette cocked her head to one side and sighed dramatically. She leaned back, resting her weight into her hand as she sat comfortably on Aisa's bed. "Now you sound like Hades-- worse!-" she slowly rose her brow and sat up, slowly leaning over and smirking, "Ares."

The youngest sighed again and flopped back onto her sister's bed, staring up to the ceiling. "Isn't that what all humans do?! We try to have a few good ones and Zues or Hera or someone else who thinks they're more high and mighty than us fucks it over. Eschewing our fortunes with vague prophecies." She squeezed her eyes shut and counted to ten. Scary silence.

"I do agree with you, though. She deserves to suffer. But death would be too quick, swift of a punishment."

[nikochatz]

Meant To Be || WTSC Grand Ball || Colette and Niko

[nikochatz]

Niko’s eyes widened, just slightly, when he saw his date in her dress, finding her just as beautiful, if not more so, in formal wear, as opposed to what she usually wore. Perhaps it was just her smile, however, he’d rarely seen it so bright and light-hearted before. She was absolutely stunning. A slight blush creeped into his cheeks when she complimented his appearance, a bit disappointed in himself for not having managed to find the words to tell Colette how lovely she was before she’d spoken. Opening and closing his mouth once, making sure the hinges still worked, he let her take the flower, returning the gently kiss on the cheek before he took a small breath of air.

"You look amazing," he murmured, not stepping back, so the words were soft, but close to her ear, "I don’t think I have the word’s to describe it." Niko was speaking the truth, not trying to speak her off her feet. Heavenly. Nymph. Divine. None of those were high enough compliments to give to his goddess, and he didn’t want to insult her by using words that didn’t suit her perfectly. Taking a step back, he looked at Colette again, reaching out to take her free hand in his, a small, almost timid smile playing on his lips, "If you haven’t changed your mind yet, would you do me the honor of accompanying me to this ball, Miss Fayte?"

[faytepresents]

While her inner voice found it amusing that Niko seemed temporarialy broken, his slight blush and lack of words made her heart flutter. It was so strange to feel like this. Giddy and almost giggly. She was so far beyond the high school girl act, yet, without even meaning to, she was almost back at that stage. The heart, and emotions, complicated everything. And she would not soon forget that. A blush crept up to her cheeks as he kissed one of them. Colette smiled and placed the flower on her wrist, admiring it's natural beauty. 

A shiver ran up her spine, causing goosebumps to jump up on her bare arms. He spoke so softly... Speak, Fate! Speak, you dumb fleshie! Instead, she smiled softly to him, now feeling like the illiterate one in the relationship. If she could even call it that. Knowing he was struggling to find the right words only made her heart flutter faster, harder in the fragile cage. Her brow knitted together as she looked up to him in mild confusion. "Why would I have changed my mind? After all the preparation you took leading up to this?" Placing her hand in his, the Fate gave an encouraging soft smile. "I've been looking forward to this all week." She sounded weak, gentle, and truthful. All but one was normal for her. However, given the fact Niko looked ready to faint, the least she could do would be to tell him what was on her mind.

[nikochatz]

Meant To Be || WTSC Grand Ball || Colette and Niko

Niko pulled up outside the Fayte residence, locking the doors of his black Lamborghini before stepping out, a bouquet of white roses in one hand as he moved towards the front door. He rarely bothered with his car, but for one night only, he decided it was better than going by foot, wanting to give Colette a complete experience. They’d gone on dates before, of course, but never anything formal or quite so public. So if their relationship would be learned of by the town gossips, they might as well look good. And he wanted to spoil his date, not sure if the fancy car would impress her, even the tiniest bit, but deciding it couldn’t hurt to try.

Gently pressing the doorbell, Niko leaned against the frame, a small smile playing on his lips as he wondered what Colette was doing right now, if she was ready, or would keep him waiting. It must be so boring to her, she probably knew exactly what he was doing, more or less, at any given moment, if she wanted to, might already know what he looked like in his suit, or what kind of flowers he’d brought her. But to him, she was a mystery. Despite already knowing he loved her, as well as her true identity, he didn’t know much about Colette. He didn’t know what he could do to make her swoon, or what her favorite color was, or even silly things, like what her favorite cereal was. But he could hope that one day he’d know her as well as she knew him. And each date was one step closer to that. So he was a bit of a perfectionist when it came to them.

A grin spread across his lips, and he stood up straighter, when he heard movement behind the door. Niko held the flowers in front of him, waiting to see his date for the first time that night, feeling giddy all of a sudden, though a purr escaped his lips, despite the anticipation.

[faytepresents]

This was easier when one possessed magic, or the hands of ten or so willing slaves to tidy her hair, pick out the best perfume, and bring in an area on her dress that seemed too big and folded awkwardly. But, here she was, dressing and primping herself with little help. Well, maybe not all of it was entirely her own doing. Her sisters helped her out a bit, and agreed her choice in dress was appropriate. Only now did she realize how much easier it was to have clothes designed for you. Colette forced herself to stop thinking about the past. With a soft sigh, she opened her eyes and stared back at the reflection in her vanity. She slowly turned her head, looking for any fallen curl or awkward tucks. Nope, looks pretty good...

She should be more nervous than she was. But every time her heart started to race, or nerves started to rattle, her mind honed in on Niko and focused on what he was doing at the time. She smiled goofily as he climbed into his car. Okay, yeah, I'm a little impressed... I guess. With a small laugh, she rose from her bench and smoothed out her dress. One good thing about being a Fate was there was no need for a phone, at least for her tonight. If anything went wrong, she'd know immediately. 

Colette timed her walking near perfectly, reaching for the door knob but twenty seconds, yes she knew exactly when he rang the bell. She pulled open the door slowly and felt her heart flutter when she saw Niko's happy expression. Words failed her, but a smile grew on her face, mirroring the sudden happiness and excitement she had for their date. Once her brain started working, she slowly looked over his choice in suit, then looked back up to him with a smile. Sure she knew he looked dashing before he arrived, but giving him a rush of pride would't hurt. "You look dashing, Niko," with a softer and sweet smile she reached for the flowers, stepping closer and kissing his cheek softly. 

[faytepresents]

Love's Latest Victims | Niko & Colette

[nikochatz]

"A misunderstanding or not, I wasn’t aware that the gods had been invited to Storybrooke, and as far as I was aware until meeting you, the only others who know about the curse’s existence are malevolent. The Queen, Rumplestiltskin, some of the Other Mother’s pawns, for all I knew. I’ve learned to disable first, ask questions later," he raised an eyebrow when she said he’d remember her. Forgetting her wasn’t even an option, for him. At least, not anymore. "I guess I see the appeal," he joked, "Someone crazier than me." His hand loosened around hers, sliding up to her wrist, gently lifting it so he could glance at it, though he kept walking slowly as he did, and he brushed his thumb over the fragile bones there. "I’m still glad I didn’t hurt you," he murmured quietly, looking up at her almost tenderly. Niko wouldn’t forgive himself for harming her, though he didn’t regret the measures we took to protect the kids. At least it couldn’t have left more than a temporary bruise, as a reminder. His hand slid back into hers, and the strange expression left his features as he looked back towards the path, though he worried his bottom lip as they kept walking.

"A cat would know, Colette. Possession, for lack of a better words, leaves marks on both parties, and a cat would notice. I notice them, regardless of what species they’re on, and I’m a human right now. If this body is observant enough, so is a cats. I’d know why I was upset, and if it has half a brain, it’ll know to back off.” She was his, and the feline should be aware an act accordingly, or risk losing body parts. “As long as it stays away from you,” he half-growled the words, stiffening as he though of another cat around his human, until he looked over and saw her smile. One appeared on his face, without his violation, a response to her grin. “Is it?” he asked, eyebrow raised, wanting to ask how she knew, until she pointed, and his gaze followed the line to the tree. Niko stepped closer to Colette, so the branch would just barely pass over his head, and he squeezed her hand, walking a bit faster at the tug, “Yes, ma’am.”

[faytepresents]

"How can you ask questions after maiming someone beyond repair?" Her brow rose slightly. It was more of a rhetorical question, she didn't really care to know how you could manage answers out of someone unable to speak. That, and she didn't know of many people willing to give answers or explanations after having the wind knocked out of them. To her, that system sounded flawed. A small smile tugged on her features. "Much crazier. You haven't even brushed passed the surface of it." She wasn't all that sure she wanted him to see all of her true self. It was better to have only Lani and Aisa know her completely. But the butterfly in her stomach was giving her second thoughts. His fingers gently brushing over her wrist made her heart thump harder and cause her cheeks to warm. Human emotions complicated everything. "I didn't think you really were going to harm me," she studied his eyes, the worry she saw in them making her heart thump even harder in her chest. What a stupid organ it was. 

"Ren probably does sense you, and chases after Lani." She didn't know how she could get him to relax on the subject. Probably nothing could get him not to feel territorial. Not many people liked feeling like they were property, and Colette certainly could see why that was. She could say he couldn't help it, but creating excuses never solved anyone's problems long term. One day he probably would understand how it was different to have your own children as oppose to watching someone else's. Colette could see it. Niko raising a handful of children with a... normal, healthy, sane woman. She brushed the thoughts aside and focused on the now, supposedly the 'thing' she was expert on. Tucking under a low branch and manuvering around a small tree, she found her path and started to hear the ocean close by. "So... how brave are you feeling today, Niko Chatz?"