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BLAINE DEVON ANDERSON 24 years old • Twin • Gay • Single Cancer • ENFP • Hufflepuff • House Stark Half-Owner of Grace's Bakery & Bookstore I'm Blaine, just a normal guy originally from London but now so happy to be in Gradian. Don't forget to stop by the shop sometime for Trivia Night or Karaoke Night or just to say hi to me and Bethany

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[whatinspiresdancaji]

Hosted a dinner party last night. Roasted chicken, stuffed mushrooms, pasta with homemade parm sauce, and the leafy greens.

@kinfolk would approve 😏 #mycommontable by karinajoule http://ift.tt/1NXJvkz

[clarevelyn]

This village has become something else, because I was trying to break up this fight that was literally right in front of my flat, got elbowed in the face and then I got yelled at. Im sorry but no one wants you fighting in front of their place. Who does that?

[gradianblaine]

Yikes. That sounds awful. I hope you’re okay! Did you get medical attention and make sure that nothing was broken?

[kyfxb]

Hm. I think I would like to dye my hair again but I keep changing my mind what colour to do it. But I have to cut it first. And then I will dye it, but I don’t know what colour. I need some help to choose a colour. There are so many colours. I have had so many colours too. But I am too undecisive. I can’t choose a colour.

[gradianblaine]

Oh picking a colour would be incredibly tough. I don’t think I could ever do it, myself. Probably why I’ve always just stuck to my natural colour. But for you, which ones have you done already? And do you like vibrant ones?

[leviticxsmcc-archive]

Well, one Leviticus McCarthy—Clarington is officially no longer on a hiatus. Of course, i’m keeping my job at the garage, because i’m a humble man, obviously, but there’s a going to be a single underway once I get these lyrics perfect, and it’s going to be pretty fuckin’ epic. Better start brainstorming some video ideas.

[gradianblaine]

That sounds wonderful! It’s good that you’re getting back to your passion, Mr. McCarthy-Clarington. I bet it’s going to be a spectacular song, please send it my way when you’re done.

[gradiancarmen]

You know what this village would benefit from? A spa and salon. I shouldn’t need to travel three or more towns over to find a decent one. Mani pedis, massages, hair services are so important. How does anyone here get by without it?

[gradianblaine]

I don’t think I ever considered that or noticed it was missing. I mean, I do have to travel a short distance any time I need a hair cut but I didn’t even consider how much more convenient it would be to have a salon or spa close. And between you and me, I could probably do with a bit of a tan because despite it being summer and me being half Filipino, a little color might not hurt.

[txbiaswilde-archive]

It’s getting increasingly difficult to get a morning run in with how hot the mornings are now — I could never have imagined it would get as hot as the south does up here. It think I either need to build a home gym or I need to build one in the village.

[gradianblaine]

I think that would be a brilliant idea! Not only to help promote wellness and physical fitness but also another place for community gatherings and activities is always great. And, selfishly I really do miss having a place to box since I left London and having a place to get in shape would be great. I mean, there is only so much Jackie’s dance classes and yoga can do, especially for a guy with zero self control who half owns a bakery.

[mcintxshenzo-archive]

My last project before Uni is out for the summer is coming up to a deadline, and i’ve had a bit of a last minute idea that I want to put together, but I do need some help with it. I’m thinking of doing a day-to-day life candid project, but I need some people who would be willing to let me photography them — just at work, hanging out with friends, things you do in your free time, all of those kinds of things. So, you know, if anyone would be comfortable or down with me taking some shots, it would be very appreciated!

[gradianblaine]

Oh that sounds fun! If you still need subjects I’d be more than happy to volunteer and my wonderful hard working sister. Maybe you can take some pictures around the Bakery, with customer consent, of course.

[kncxsmy-archive]

You know what my favourite part of a party is? The police coming to shut it down, and thinking it won’t start back up within 10 minutes of them leaving. Clearly they’re underestimating the boredom of the people who live in the area. Pretty sure even an apocalypse could stop this party from going well into tomorrow afternoon. I really do love the weekend.

[gradianblaine]

Always have to admire them spirit and commitment to having a good time. Hope everyone involved had fun and got home safely.

[hozieer]

[gradianblaine]

TEXTS ✉️ Patrick & Blaine

Patrick: That is the exact face I am missing.

Patrick: I don’t mind the rest of you that’s attached to the face too.

Patrick: Blame crime. It’s crime’s fault that I haven’t been able to see you in forever!

Patrick: Yes! Please bring bakery food too because that’s my kryptonite.

Patrick: Tonight? Or tomorrow night? Either works for me. My string of night shifts for the week is finally over.

Patrick: I haven’t seen it either! So yes, let’s watch that.

Patrick: We can still watch Disney movies all night without watching a horror movie. Especially since I will scream if something jumps out on the screen.

Patrick: Just so you know I will have to squeeze you really hard when I see you because I haven’t squeezed you in so long that my arms miss it.

Blaine: We need to fix this problem immediately because my face is a big fan of you and would be glad to visit you.

Blaine: I’ll bring the rest of me to because my face can’t really go anywhere by itself. I mean it could but that is the stuff of horror movies.

Blaine: If you ever see my face out and about without me, you should immediately run don’t let it lure you in like some kind of evil anglerfish trying to devour you whole. Which wouldn’t be good.

Blaine: Not that you wouldn’t be good. I’m sure you’d be very good.

Blaine: Wow... that sounded wrong and not what I meant!

Blaine: I meant was... I’d be very upset and never forgive myself if my face if it hurt you

[ ... ]

Blaine: I’m sorry. I babbled and went on a nonsense tangent.

[ ... ]

Blaine: I’m gently cursing all the criminals who keep you so busy. Though we are very lucky to have such a brave and wonderful person protecting us all. Even though it means I have to miss you like crazy.

Blaine: I’m thinking we stuff the faces we’re both missing until we’re positively we can’t do anything except push yes on the “Are you still watching” button.

Blaine: Tonight!

Blaine: I would like it to be tonight. If you’re not busy or anything because sooner is always better than later.

Blaine: we can save ourselves both the embarrassment of being jump scares.

Blaine: All the Disney movies and obnoxious singing from me!

Blaine: Listen. I’m fully prepared for squeezing as long as you’re prepared for clinging because hugging you is one of my most favorite things in the world. You give the best hugs and my life has been a little less great without them.

Blaine: I’m selfish and want all of it because Gosh I just missed you so much

[gradianblaine]

TEXTS ✉️ Patrick & Blaine

Patrick: We should hang out because I miss your face.

Patrick: I'll bring the junk food.

Patrick: You can choose what we do.

Blaine: Where face? What face? Why face? Where face? Who face?

Blaine: This face??

Blaine: https://66.media.tumblr.com/0e6dce099456bf72e250374cd7172ad4/dddc73eb001d5e5e-23/s540x810/bad953d95100ac980e8741ead750b0d3f34bb9d6.jpg

Blaine: If it’s this face, it misses your face too and the whole part that the face is attached to.

Blaine: It’s been way too long since I’ve seen one of my favorite people in the whole world.

Blaine: Junk food. Be still my heart. You know I can never say no to food and good company.

Blaine: I can bring some stuff from the Bakery too, if you like. Just let me know when and where?

Blaine: I’m thinking a movie night would be great?

Blaine: Rise of Skywalker is on Disney+ and I’ve been way too busy to watch it. What do you think?

Blaine: Or we can watch literally any other movie as long as it’s not horror

Blaine: Unless you want me keep you up all night with Disney movies to erase the scary.

[gradianblaine]

TEXT ✉️ Open

Alastair: Who did you think I was? I am thoroughly invested now.

Alastair: Also, still don't know who you are. Although, bakery, so that narrows it down to an Anderson most likely.

Blaine: I just thought you were a friend I was already texting and I’m so sorry for being so rude

Blaine: Oh right! Sorry I should have said who I was before. Again sorry. It’s Blaine.

Blaine: Hi. Hello. I really hope you’re having a good day and hope you get your phone situation sorted soon.

[michonnegrimes]

“Being fully alive is being fully aware, and being fully conscious of everyone’s experience, not just your own.” x

[gradianblaine]

TEXT ✉️ Open

Gabriel: Wondering if anyone knows of any cats in need of a home. Looking to adopt but I don't really want to just get a kitten from a store that anyone else would be willing to take home.

Blaine: Sadly I don’t think I know of any as of right now

Blaine: But I can keep an eye out for you

Blaine: But also I have to say it’s very admirable that you are choosing adoption over buying

Blaine: Are you looking for something specific? Such as male over female, or vice versa?

[gradianblaine]

TEXT ✉️ Open

ALASTAIR: New phone bitch, who dis?

ALASTAIR: No, but seriously, contact names didn't get saved over for some reason. Who are you?

BLAINE: Listen you soggy bowl of cereal, that’s been left in the sink for three days, don’t be rude and ‘new phone is who dis’ me

BLAINE: I was only joking. You know you always look good and if you come by the bakery in ten minutes when I take a break I can—

[ ... ]

[ ... ]

BLAINE: Oh no...

BLAINE: oh my gosh

BLAINE: I’m so sorry!!!!

BlAINE: I have the wrong number. And I’m so embarrassed now. Please, please disregard anything I just said and you can feel free to block me

[patrick-stclarington]

moodboard / patrick clarington + blaine anderson (@gradianblaine)

“One of the most beautiful qualities of true friendship is to understand and be understood.” (Lucius Annaeus Seneca)