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[juliannamargulies]

Mellie Grant → Scandal, 3x01: It’s Handled

I am a rose dying on the vine here.

[mythshire]

✦ ⋆ 𖤓 ⋆ ✦ 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐎𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐕𝐄 ··· a collection of injuries tended in silence, pain worn like armour, the intimacy of being seen at your worst. genre: hurt and comfort, angst, romance, drama.

• You're bleeding through your shirt. Don't tell me you're fine. • How long have you been walking around like this? • I'm not going to hurt you. I just need to see how bad it is. • You should have told me the moment it happened. • Hold still. I mean it. Hold still. • This is going to sting. Bite down on something if you need to. • You've been hiding this for days, haven't you. • Who did this to you? I need you to tell me who did this. • Stop being brave for five minutes and let me help you. • I've seen worse. I've also seen men die from worse, so let me look at it. • I found the bandages in the trash. You want to explain that? • Don't you dare apologize for bleeding on me. • Your hands are cold. That's not a good sign. • I'm not angry. I'm terrified. There's a difference. • Come into the light. Let me see your face. • You should have stitches. I know you won't go. So sit down and let me do what I can. • You're white as a sheet and still trying to stand up straight. • I could hear you in the night. I didn't say anything. I'm saying something now. • Don't look at it if it makes it worse. Just look at me. • It's not weak to let someone see you hurt. • You came to me. Of all the places you could have gone, you came here.  • Lay back. You're not getting up until the color comes back to your face. • I'm not going to ask what happened. Not yet. First let me fix what I can. • You've been holding your left side since you walked in. Think I didn't notice? • This is going to leave a mark. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. • I've patched up a lot of people in my time. None of them scared me like you do right now. • You could have died out there. You could have died and I would have been the last person to know. • Sleep. I'll be right here when you wake up. I'm not going anywhere. • You're allowed to make a sound. Nobody's watching. • I need you to stay awake for me. Just a little longer. Talk to me. • You're lucky the cut wasn't deeper.  • Stop apologizing for needing help. Stop it right now. • I've seen what it looks like when someone's used to this. That's what scares me most about you. • Tell me your name. Tell me what day it is. Stay with me. • You're going to be alright. I promise you.  • You went back out there after this? With this? • Nobody takes care of you, do they? That ends tonight. • I've been gentle with you. I need you to be honest with me in return. • You're safe now. You're here, you're safe, and I've got you. Just breathe.

[kerrymwashington]

Scandal Character Tropes: Mellie Grant (x)

[winterhalters]

get to know me meme: 1/10 female characters - Melody “Mellie” Grant, Scandal.

I would still have my dignity if it wasn’t for you. I would still have my career if it wasn’t for you. Those jurors would still be alive if it wasn’t for you. I would have gotten to see Jerry attend his senior prom if it wasn’t for you. I wouldn’t have had to bury my baby if it wasn’t for you! I wouldn’t have even had kids. I wouldn’t have married you. I wouldn’t have forced myself to stomach you and your disgusting father lying on top of me. I would have had something, been something, done something. I wouldn’t have wasted making you feel okay about your pathetic mediocrity, petting you and applauding you. My life would have meant something if it wasn’t for you! Goodbye, Fitz.

[murkyhazed]

@foxtaeil

               but   isn’t   that   like   all   male   politicians?      at   least   the   vast   majority,   he   has   noticed.      he   believes   in   her   though,   because   she   is   strong   and   incredibly   capable   of   handling   what   others   throw   at   her.      from   reporter   claims   to   fellow   leaders,   she   handles   it   all   with   grace   and   poise.      there   isn’t   a   doubt   in   negan’s   mind   that   she   will   be   able   to   handle   tomorrow   like   she   is   able   to   handle   everything   else   presidential   life   throws   at   her.

               ❝   just   another   in   a   long   line,   ms.   grant.   ❞      negan   takes   a   seat   on   the   other   end   of   the   sofa,   elbows   resting   on   his   knees.      ❝   what   are   the   main   talking   points   for   tomorrow?      maybe   i   can   help,   conjure   up   the   most   disgusting,   condescending   comments   for   you   to   practice   your   response.   ❞      his   words   are   followed   by   a   playful   grin.

[foxtaeil]

the ghost of a smile creeps up on her as she glances up to share a knowing look with him. a long line indeed. far and few between are the men in positions of power that believe she is truly fit for the job, and while she is well - equipped to handle each and every one of them, it's exhausting that she has to in the first place.

she flips through her notes with her free hand, scoffing in amusement at his suggestion of practicing responses to the unhinged comments certain to come her way. " let's see ... " she starts with a sip of wine. " well, to start, the united states is not interested in financing a man's vanity project disguised as foreign policy. that humanitarian aid is not a bargaining chip to be waved around until a room full of men feel important. and if he intends to speak to me as though i'm some decorative interruption to his real negotiations, we're both going to leave here sorely disappointed. "

exhaling as she finishes, her gaze flickers back up to meet his. " too much? "

[foxtaeil]

it’s almost time for my annual scandal rewatch / crashout let’s go

[ahauandthesun]

BELLAMY YOUNG as Mellie Grant Scandal (2012-2018) ⤷ 7.01 “Watch Me”

[murkyhazed]

@foxtaeil

               feel   free,   as   if   he   would   dare.      his   head   shakes   with   a   smile,   feet   carrying   him   towards   the   well   stocked   bar.      generally,   negan   tries   to   remain   entirely   professional   because   threats   are   always   around   the   corner,   and   he   needs   to   be   prepared.      that   includes   staying   away   from   the   alcohol.      however,   that   doesn’t   mean   she   can’t   enjoy   a   glass   or   two.      he   crouches   down   to   view   the   many   options,   and   pulls   a   bottle   from   the   shelf,   standing   upright   to   display   the   expensive   imported   red   wine.

               ❝   your   favorite.   ❞      he   comments,   pulling   a   glass   from   the   rack.      ❝   now   i   know   you   never   say   no   to   a   glass   of   wine.   ❞      in   a   display   of   strength   he   pulls   the   cork   from   the   bottle,   pouring   her   a   generous   amount.      ❝   after   the   hectic   airport   visits,   i   suggest   you   unwind   with   it,   ms.   grant.   ❞

[foxtaeil]

there is an upward twitch of her lips as he politely refuses the offer. she knew he would. kicking her heels off, the president claims a spot on the sofa with a binder in her hand that has everything she'll need to prepare herself for tomorrow. tucking her legs comfortably beneath her, she turns her head just in time to spot him selecting a bottle from the shelf.

" i would unwind a lot easier if i wasn't well aware our gracious, misogynistic pig of a host was going to speak to me like the maid for three long hours tomorrow. " she flips open her binder and takes the wine from him without a fight.

[murkyhazed]

LIKED : 2-3 sentences starter / @foxtaeil

featuring: negan smith and mellie grant

               ❝   they   will   go   and   get   you   anything   you   want.   ❞      because   in   a   different   country,   she   is   not   leaving   this   penthouse   suite   until   the   next   morning   when   her   meetings   begin.      anything   she   wants   will   be   brought   to   her   by   her   staff,   while   the   other   agents   are   stationed   at   multiple   points   outside   the   suite.      he   on   the   other   hand   stays   in   here,   with   her.      ❝   i   know,   feels   a   lot   like   prison.      but   at   least   this   prison   has   a   large   jacuzzi   bathtub   for   you   to   enjoy.   ❞

[foxtaeil]

it's a necessary evil, she knows. still, she can't help the sigh that passes through painted lips as she peeks out at the city view through the curtains. " i understand the threat matrix. i understand the risk. and i understand this is the job i asked for. so i will stay in the gilded cage. " she steps away from the window, glancing in the direction of the jacuzzi and waving her hand dismissively. " feel free. we're both boarded up in here. one of us ought to enjoy it. "

[murkyhazed]

@foxtaeil

               well   aren’t   they   just   in   a   shitty   fucking   situation?      heading   back   to   the   sanctuary   after   a   rather   unsuccessful   supply   run,   and   the   mother   fucking   skies   opened   up   and   had   them   soaked   in   seconds!      the   first   bout   of   luck   on   this   trip   was   finding   that   old   hunters   cabin.      maybe   it’s   not   in   the   greatest   shape,   but   it’s   dry   and   that’s   about   all   they   can   ask   for   right   now.      with   the   room   cleared,   negan   goes   to   a   nearby   shelf   and   pushes   it   across   the   floor   to   barricade   the   door.      a   little   extra   security   for   them.

               now   his   attention   can   focus   on   her.      crouching   down   by   the   fireplace,   those   pants   hugging   all   the   right   places.      his   wandering   eye   is   shameless,   grin   spreading   across   his   features.      ❝   i   love   me   a   cabin   with   a   view.   ❞      and   mellie   grant   is   that   view.      of   course   she   is,   she   always   is.      ❝   now   i   don’t   know   about   you,   but   i   just   don’t   think   it   is   a   good   idea   for   us   to   stay   in   these   soaking   wet   clothes!      i   think   it   makes   perfect   sense   to   strip   down   and   let   the   fire   dry   them.      ladies   first.   ❞

[foxtaeil]

she doesn't have to turn around to know what he's talking about. she can feel his gaze burning a hole through her rain - soaked clothing as she pokes at the fireplace until she can get it to catch properly. once her mission is complete, as she stands up and turns back to face him, she remains quiet for a moment. just for a moment, she lets him think he's won something.

then, slowly, she lifts a brow. " ladies first? " her tone is dry as the kindling. " i've negotiated with terrorists, dictators, and men who thought a flashy grin counted as leverage. you're going to have to do better than that. "

[byoungweb]

[foxtaeil]

" right there. " mellie is the first to spot the secluded cabin nestled in the woods. the rain is coming down in sheets, cold and punishing, chilling her to the bone. they can't make it all the way back in this mess, and they both know it. they reach the front door as lightning streaks across the sky, and she's got her gun at the ready as they pile in through the front door. once they're certain it's clear, she sighs and lowers her weapon. it's one room and half rotted, but at least there's a fireplace.

" storm'll pass by morning. if the roof holds. " the rain hammers down as though it can hear her. crouching by the stove, the ex - president strikes a match. it takes three tries before the flame catches, small but defiant.

@murkyhazed : LOST: our muses go hiking together and get stranded due to an unexpected storm. (aka negans dream)

[xlexican]

Mellie + Olivia  ↳The woman’s a political genius. 

[winterhalters]

Are you happy? I’m about to be the President of the United States.

[leneemusing]

locations + situations prompts

CONSPIRE: for our muses to hide with each other at a houseparty, sitting on the floor in a coat closet or bathroom.

HIGH: for our muses sit on top of a roof together, sharing a bottle of booze or a joint.

TRAP: for our muses to be stuck in an elevator alone together for several hours.

TRIP: our muses are on a roadtrip together and the car breaks down somewhere remote.

DARK: our muses spend the night in a haunted location trying to hunt ghosts.

TASTE: our muses share a cigarette on a swing set in an empty park.

EARLY: our muses spend all night at the beach until sunrise.

LATE: our muses are camping in the mountains together but hear noises outside their tent at midnight.

BALL: our muses dance together at a masquerade, not knowing the other's identity until the party is over.

SETUP: our muses have mutual friends who set them up on a blind date at an ice cream parlor.

FREE: our muses sneak into a skating rink together while its closed.

REALIZE: our muses are in an abandoned amusement park but discover a crime scene.

ACCIDENT: our muses hook up in a library but accidentally stay after its been closed and are locked in for the night.

PAINT: one muse goes to an art class and is surprised to find the other is the model for the day.

DISCOVERY: our muses are in a graveyard and find an emptied grave.

STUCK: our muses haven't seen each other in years and are assigned to the same room in a hostel.

LOST: our muses go hiking together and get stranded due to an unexpected storm.

[ahauandthesun]

BELLAMY YOUNG as Mellie Grant Scandal (2012-2018) ⤷ 1.05 “Crash and Burn”