oh, hi humans!

[hclyrabies]

                          meet  mavis dracula  !

                                 27 (127) — HOTEL OWNER

favorite song? sanctuary by aly & aj  sexuality: pansexual  pronouns?: she/her  big three? sagittarius sun / leo moon / virgo rising

for as long as she can remember, the number one rule mavis had to keep was to never leave the walls of hotel transylvania. it was a simple enough job for the first 70 years or so but as she grew up, mavis wondered what life was really like out in the world. most of her days contained helping her dad out with hotel matters and trying to make friends that stayed in the hotel but they never stayed long enough to be considered real friends. it was a lonely life, she could admit that but it never stopped her from attempting friendships in those that were only around for a couple of days. by the time the teenage years came, mavis became more and more curious about the outside world. she found herself drifting away on nighttime flying sessions with her dad, trying to find any humans nearby.

for her 118th birthday, she got what she wanted; to finally go outside. her dad gave her the directions to the nearest town and with all the excitement in the world, she flew off. to her dismay, her trip to the human world went sour very quickly. all she could see were pitchforks, fires, and humans that wore garlands of garlic around their necks. it was terrifying sight and she returned home immediately. all her fears had been confirmed and for a while, she felt stupid for thinking the outside world would welcome her. that was until her dad finally coughed up the truth, turns out the town she’d visited was just a ruse built to scare her away from wanting to leave home. while it hurt to hear what he did, she couldn’t stay mad for too long. he was being protective, after all, as any good father would be. but mavis wasn’t going to settle for just the chance to be able to leave the hotel now, she felt her dad owed her years of human exposure. they came to the agreement that the hotel was now open for everyone, including humans, but the vampire identities had to remain a secret. this she could deal with, how hard could it be?

with the hotel now open to the public, mavis has decided to become more involved into the affairs of the establishment. her job involves modifications needed to bring the hotel into the modern age and ensuring humans have no idea of vampires roaming around. this meant getting all vampires to switch to an all vegan diet aka only drinking animal’s blood. if she could manage to convince all vampires to join in her efforts, she could finally get to live the life she’s always wanted to and ensure there wouldn’t be any conflicts with humans. it’s big responsibility but one she’s sure she can handle.

HC’s:

after her childhood of temporary friends coming in and out of the hotel, mavis does struggle letting people become a permanent part in her life. she gets excited when people continually want to hang out with her but still holds out on opening up completely, especially with the knowledge that her true identity could get her in trouble.

mavis has never tasted human’s blood, she’s only been fed animal’s blood since birth out of convenience. her fangs are a bit dull since she’s had nearly no use for them but they don’t show up unless she’s bloodthirsty so no one can really tell. 

mavis advertises hotel transylvania as a themed hotel: think halloween 365 days of the year. the hotel plants obvious and childish pranks to deter anyone from considering it an actual place that monsters reside in. however, for those In The Know, hotel transylvania acts as a safe haven and hides out monsters that have nowhere else to go and need protection. there’s a secret entrance specifically made for supernatural creatures that allow them access into the hotel without humans seeing them.

with a fascination for human society, mavis will often take anthropology classes at the local college. she’ll also watch vlogs and take time out of her day just to observe local trends in language, fashion, etc.

after a long day at work, mavis’ favorite thing to do is to soar through the clouds. however, with the magical barrier in place keeping her from complete freedom, she still harbors feelings of being trapped. she knows it’s the best for the isle but she can’t help but think her independence is just an illusion. she’s still grateful there’s more to explore than just the hotel but mavis can’t deny that she hasn’t had any dreams of leaving. after all, her childhood dream was to explore the rest of the world.

in order to keep up with human appearances, mavis tries her hardest to constantly be seen during the daytime. she’ll go out of her way to “get tan” (post a photo of her at the beach and then fake tan at home), practice perfecting her makeup without a mirror, and persistently apply her special sunscreen that saves her vampire skin from the sun throughout the day (which she will use as her answer for having perfect and ‘youthful’ skin).

[moltingseason]

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He felt like the day was flying by, never having enough hours now that he worked at the hotel. Myles had always treasured time. After losing their mother the Hopper boys took different things with them but to the younger, it was just how little time people have. It was one of the reasons that finding out his fiance was a vampire had actually brought a sense of relief, never having to worry about when her final moments would come, or having to live a life without her. That was only one of the many changes the girl brought into his life. As he stared up at the decorations he hung for the season his thought process was infiltrated by his favorite sound, his name on her lips. "Mav!" He quickly greeted with his own smile growing and arms open to welcome her in. "I'll have to ask my boss and see if it's alright." Both of them knew that it was her who he was speaking about. Myles had found that which made him happy, something for a time he never thought was possible. His arm wrapped around her shoulder in preparation for their walk though he wasn't sure of their destination Myles just started to walk. "Everything okay, my love?" A simple question to some but after all they'd been through he always made sure to check in.

[hclyrabies]

"I think she can let it slide this one time," A soft giggle let out, pure happiness radiating from her at even the simplest of interactions with Myles. Her hand reached over to help position his arm around her shoulder and eventually interlocking their fingers as she really didn't want to go a second without being as close to him as possible. "Everything is perfect," there was no hesitation in her answer. If this was how the rest of her life was going to feel like, then Mavis was going to be just fine. "I only want to ask a few questions just to know what direction to go with for our wedding. Y'know, stuff like: How many guests would you want?" She paused, giving him the space to consider it even for a moment before sharing her own answer. "Because, for me, I've always pictured a big wedding. However, this is just as much your wedding as it is mine, so if you want something smaller, we can find a happy middle."

[fangtasticlaura]

closed starter for @hclyrabies location: hotel transylvania

Flying into her cousin’s room as if she might as well be in her bat form, the brunette grins at the older vampire as she stands in the middle of the room, hands going to rest on her hips in a power pose as she prepares to make her declaration. “I’m going to leave the hotel,” she states, grinning widely with the words, proud of the decision finally being made. Except as soon as she says it, Laura realizes it came out sounding entirely different from what she meant it as. “Not permanently, I mean. Don’t tell Daddy that I’m leaving. I’m very much still staying here and going to work for you - but I mean, I’m going to go see the human towns. That – that is what they’re called now, right? People don’t live in villages anymore?” The confidence she had worn so proudly upon entering the room was fading now and the fears and doubts about the whole visiting the human world thing start coming back strong. Maybe she wasn’t meant for this, maybe it was too much - maybe she needed another hundred years before she was ready to actually meet any more normies. Her studies and research suddenly didn’t feel like nearly enough to make her ready for braving a whole new society she’s never really been a part of in her entire life.

[hclyrabies]

With her head tilted in curiosity, Mavis withheld a prominent smile at the sense on deja vu she was getting. Of course, this time she was on the opposite end of such an announcement. "Mhm, human towns. Or- they just call them towns, some places are even big enough to be considered cities. Regardless, no need to specify on it being a 'human' town, most just know it as that." Such clarification took Mavis a bit of getting used to but she easily got used to things like that, she'd adapted nicely to what went on outside the hotel walls but it was always her home she came back to and yearned for. Mavis trusted it would be the same for her cousin so it was a no brainer that she gave the okay on Laura's trip into town. "Don't worry, I won't tell, and I won't keep you any longer when you could already be out there. Do you need anything? Any cash or emergency blood bags? Actually, I'll just get that ready for you, you don't even have to ask." It was with a steadfastness that she got everything the young vampire would need since Mavis typically had everything ready for her own visits around the island. "You know, when I asked your uncle if I could leave the hotel, he was not as receptive to the idea. He actually ended up scaring me into staying inside, it was completely the wrong way of keeping me from leaving." I will not do the same with you, I think you're smart enough to know what's dangerous and what isn't."

[hclyrabies]

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"Myles!" Her turn around the corridor found her right in front of the person that she had spent her time thinking about. Despite them living and working in the same place, it was a surprise to see him throughout the day. There was still giddiness in Mavis' demeanor after all this time knowing him and even after being engaged to him, her smile never lost its place with him near. The growing habit of closing the space between them at any chance had made its way into their respective shifts. Maybe it was a tad unprofessional for her to be this way while they'd been working but Mavis had been responsible for too much of her life that she found it fair to have moments of weakness. "My dear fiancé, do you think you can find ten minutes to take a break and walk with your future wife?"

[percyfraser]

VICTORIA PEDRETTI photographed by Celeste Sloman for L'OFFICIEL

[moltingseason]

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Molt had seen unmentionable things before he was even of legal age. There was enough bloodshed to last him a lifetime and yet discovering that his girlfriend was a vampire didn't come close. What could've sent him running only comforted him in knowing she wouldn't suffer the same fate as his mother. Sickness wouldn't be able to take Mavis away from him, not even time could, and in that, he found the peace he'd longed for. "Of course not," the boy piped up, shaking his head at the idea. Myles found the accusation of that far more disturbing than the actual news. He'd prepared for the worst, only coming to find out that she was, in fact, way cooler than him which he already knew to be true. "I thought you were going to tell me you hated me or something." An embarrassed chuckle came out with his words as his free hand went to comb back his hair. It came with being a Hopper, knowing that his family name alone could cause someone to want nothing to do with him.

The boy was happy to find that she wasn't repulsed by him and was instead able to hold her properly for the first time since the fall. That had happened not too long after they met, unable to get her out of his mind. He'd known for a while that she was special to him, finding out now she was special to the world. In this moment, he didn't need to share her with anyone else and she'd allowed him closer than ever before. He didn't want to ruin it or push but Mavis filled the void with the thing he'd only thought about since their meeting. "I am glad you found me," Myles said as his forehead rested against hers, having felt lost for most of his life until they met.

[hclyrabies]

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For as much as she could be comfortable around death, it was something Mavis hadn't spent too much time worrying about. At least that's how it was until the festival attacks. Well - in reality, thoughts about death had sprung on her going back to when the hotel's bombing took place. Thankfully, she wasn't in the hotel when that happened but just the very thought that she could have been had she not been out that day was a troubling thought that she pushed past her as to not bum herself out. But now that she had been injured by the hands her father warned her against, Mavis was left thinking about her own mortality. Throughout these past weeks, a surprising amount of sentiment focused on her own mom. She'd reflected on how much time her mother would've had with her father had she still been living. Mavis could hear all the stories and read all the letters her mother had left behind but with very little memory of it, she had to simply trust the journey of it all was worth it while it lasted.

Someone she could expect to make her journey worth it was Myles. He'd been by her side, making sure she was alright throughout her recovery. There were simultaneously all the words in the world and yet none at all that could describe the bliss she felt around him. The feelings she'd kept from him were no longer in hiding, and she'd been grateful that she didn't have to keep them locked away anymore. It made so much sense to her that they were meant to be in each other's arms rather than at arm's lengths away. She couldn't help but be stuck by his side, especially when he wrapped his arms around her, she couldn't find herself leaving them anytime soon. As they rested in their bed, Mavis pondered the nearby future, "I want to go see the rest of the country sometime soon. Make an adventure out of it, maybe vacation out there for a weekend or something." Traveling was certainly something she would've been keen to do right as the barrier came down but since her wings were injured at the time, and she had to think of Myles now rather than planning a solo trip, she figured now was the best time to finally discuss the possibility of a trip. "I want to do that thing that people like to do, with the walking up hills and stuff—hiking! That's what it's called, right?"

[moltingseason]

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Myles tried to determine the source of the change in mood, searching her eyes for context clues so that he could fix it. While she said it hadn't been his actions the boy still wanted to take away the tears that she tried to hide. He wanted to reach for her, tell her it would all be okay, that nothing she said would change anything, but he knew not to overstep. Instead, he listened, sitting with brows furrowed as Myles hung on every word. Whatever it was had clearly weighed on her and he would do his best to support her if she wished to have someone take some of the load. He thought about what it was that she could've possibly felt like she couldn't tell him but nothing would've made him suspect what came from her parted lips.

After growing up beneath the shadow of Colin Hopper he'd seen how vicious the world could be. The amount of bloodshed the boy was around would be more than most would even see in a lifetime. Still, none of what his brother taught him would've prepared him for this moment with the woman he loved. Even if Myles hadn't said it out loud, he hoped she would know how he felt by what he did next. "Wow, that's..." he paused to find the right word, not wishing to misspeak. "Incredible." All this time the boy was concerned he wouldn't be able to keep her safe, that it was his own name that could put her in danger but this all went to prove how she had things perfectly in order. Myles grabbed his chair, pulling it forward so that his knees brushed against hers and their hands interlocked. "You were already the most amazing person I've ever met. This doesn't change that, it's part of you and I like you just the way you are," he said genuinely. All of the things she must've seen and experienced but Myles was more interested in knowing that in his short lifetime, he wouldn't have to lose her the way he did his mother. She was special in more ways than he'd even known. "I promise I won't tell anyone, you can trust me." That being a fact he wanted to be sure she knew. His loyalties would lie with her until the day he was put in the ground, perhaps finally able to rest peacefully knowing that she would be able to see another day.

[hclyrabies]

It felt like waiting an eternity to hear him finish his statement. Instinctively, Mavis knew Myles wasn't going to be someone who would shun her or push her away. But she did have to prepare herself to feel a devastating emptiness in her heart if he did. She nearly thought her fears were confirmed by his silence but then he continued and his affirming words sounded almost too good to be true. It was like a weight had been lifted, with her even feeling like she could breathe easier now. Every bit of trust she had in him was assured in this moment and now she really could know for certain that what she did was right. It was even a bit silly looking back at any doubt that he wouldn't be supportive but doubts had been all that foiled her wishes ever since her dad left. With her having to stick to her own guidance and things ultimately going wrong, she was led to believe her gut instinct was off in some way but this had only brought back a confidence in herself that was unmatched by anything else.

"It really doesn't bother you?" It was a useless inquiry but one she felt she had to make, almost a bit too stunned to believe that it wouldn't. But after that initial shock, it was pure joy coming from her. She couldn't exactly tell when the last time she was this happy, which maybe was a commentary on how much the recent past had taken a toll on her but needless to say, it didn't come as a surprise that the only person that could've brought on a smile this big was Myles Hopper. The giddiness in her could not have been toned down, not a single thing in this moment could have disrupted her complete elation. She had brought him into her arms but an embrace wasn't enough, Mavis had too much affection for him hidden away for so long that a mere hug felt too simple of an act to show her appreciation. The animated decision of bringing her lips to his didn't feel out of place, it felt right. Myles had always felt right. She was just happy to have lived this long to finally understand the kind of love her parents once had.

[sersh]

VICTORIA PEDRETTI Makeup by Shayna Gold via Instagram, June 4th 2024

[moltingseason]

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While he grinned proudly it was short-lived, his features sinking into those of concern when they saw her reaction. He wanted to retract whatever he had said to upset her as quickly as possible. He'd never been too good at talking or saying the right thing, at least according to his brother. It wasn't until Myles came to the hotel and met Mavis that he even believed he could do anything worthwhile. This place, this woman, had given him something to fight for, unlike his brother's empire. That had never been anything of interest to him but since finding solace here he had taken up hobbies never before thought about. As it turns out, Myles had quite the green thumb and had practically taken caring for the hotel garden into his own hands.

The boy offered her a smile, giving a small pause before reaching out to her to give her the space she might need. "You never need to be sorry," he assured her as quickly as she said it. "Is it too much? I didn't mean for it to be this much. I don't really know how to go about telling a girl how much she means to me." Myles fumbled trying to find the words he was looking for, but instead shifted in his chair to be as close to the edge and her as possible. "Is everything okay? Did I say somethin'? You know you can tell me anythin', Mav," he spoke gently and with a smile that Myles hoped made her feel safe to speak freely.

[hclyrabies]

Mavis had inadvertently given him some amount of stress now and that was the last thing she wanted or needed as she prepared to say something that could change the course of their relationship. In an effort to call them both down, Mavis had brought her chair to sit next to him. If this were truly the last moments she could have with him under the peace of him not knowing her secret then she wanted to savor it as best as she could. One hand reached for his, while the other laid gently on his cheek. "You did nothing wrong, Myles," her breath still shaky from pushing away her tears. "I don't think I could ever find the words to say how much I appreciate what you've planned. I love it all, I love the dinner and the lights and the fireflies and I love-"

She just wanted to say it right then and there, admit her feelings finally but she couldn't, her own voice wouldn't allow it - at least not yet. She gave him a warm smile before turning to a solemn look as her hand dropped from his face to her lap. "I've been keeping something from you, and it might sound ridiculous. It might even sound like I'm joking but it's the truth and I don't want it to affect the way you see me but it could. And I hope you don't freak out because of it, because at the end of the day I'm still me. I think I trust you enough to let you know because I really care for you, I just want you to remember that, okay?"

[moltingseason]

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She had changed everything and he wanted to make sure she knew how special she was to him. Myles wasn't typically a man good with words but tonight he would try his best to show it. Now that she'd joined his side he felt like he could at least try to conquer the world, if it would make her smile he would've done just about anything. There had never been anyone in his life, besides his mother, who made him his brightest self. Mavis brought the best out in him. He led her outside to the patio and into the grass that leads beyond the confines of the Hotel Transylvania. That was where he'd set up a small table for two. String lights hung messily but lovingly from the branches of trees above them. He'd cooked a meal for them both, having picked up on his knack for cooking since leaving his brother's home. The boy let go of her arm to run to the chair, pulling it out for her with a grin he couldn't wipe off. "Would you join me for dinner?"

It was the dish his mother made before she got too sick. He remembered it being his favorite, having wanted to finally try his hand at the old recipe. "This is Dublin Coddle," Myles announced once she had sat, removing the metal dome to reveal the bowl beneath it. "My mum made it for us as kids. It was something we could afford." A confession that he didn't think twice about telling her, knowing she wouldn't see him differently. He took his place at the chair across the table, uncovering his bowl with a content smile as the warm aroma hit his cheeks. "I wanted to show you where I am from too, and the things that made me who I am," he explained why he'd brought out for this meal with him. Myles hadn't ever opened up to anyone more than Atta before but with Mavis he wanted her to know it all. "Then after dinner, I have some brown bread we can eat and look at the fireflies if you want. I used to be pretty good at catching them," the boy said proudly. "Then I'd release them of course but they're real pretty to look at. I'll show you."

[hclyrabies]

Every moment spent with Myles was done with a smile on Mavis’ face, his presence alone soothed her in many ways. But for him to go out of his way to make her dinner and set up the scenery, well that was an act that brought on more than a simple grin. She watched as he proudly served the meal, giving her private details about his life. It all left her a bit speechless as she watched him, taking in how much thought had gone into the night. She was struck by the overwhelming desire to say it right then and there that she loved him, that all she needed in her life was him and the hotel and she’d be perfectly content for all of eternity. 

Mavis nearly did say just that had the words not caught in her throat with the lump forming and tears in her eyes. It was hard to say whether they were tears of joy or melancholy, she supposed the happy middle in calling them bittersweet were exactly what they were. Mavis had so much to be content with, and yet so much was holding her back. Any person would be fine in reveling at the moment and enjoying it while it lasted but for Mavis that wasn’t something she could do when she harbored a longer life than most. She didn’t just want him and everything that came with him for the moment, she wanted to be with him forever.

With all this inner distress, Mavis couldn’t help but have a few fears fall down her cheek, which she quickly caught and pushed away with her hands. Now she'd fell under a feeling of embarrassment, crying all the while Myles was merely introducing the events of tonight. “I’m so sorry, it's all lovely, really." She took in a slow breath, calming herself down. "You've planned the perfect night. I'm just feeling kinda overwhelmed, I think."

[monsterlikeme]

who: @hclyrabies where: hotel transylvania

It was another late night for Winnie, studying for an upcoming exam that she had been dreading for days. No matter how much information she tried to cram in nothing was sticking. She'd been rereading the same sentence with such focus that the sound of the door opening caused her to jump. For a girl who usually was unmoveable, it made her realize just how exhausted she'd become trying to shove answers into her brain. No matter how hard she studied she was beginning to worry that this was as prepared as she could get before the next exam. "Hi," the brunette said sheepishly as she turned to face her friend as they approached her. "What're you up to tonight?" She asked while putting her chin on the back of her chair. The company would be nice and maybe Mavis could help get her mind off this test. "I don't think I could possibly read another word but here I am..."

[hclyrabies]

"Hey there," It was a bit of a toss up whether her cousin would be sleeping or studying, but knowing Winnie's work ethic, Mavis had the sense it would be the latter scenario. Despite the hours of work she's endured so far and how many she had left to go in the night, Mavis was as cheery as ever. The energy on her was finally back to normal after many months of dwelling on the hotel's bombing, the support she had from the people around her definitely helped. "I'm taking a break through the midnight shift and figured you could use one too from all your studying. It sounds like I came at a good time." Pulling a nearby chair closer, she situated herself by the girl's desk. "I'm just wondering how you're doing. Y'know besides school and everything, what have you been up to?"

[possession]

VICTORIA PEDRETTI via Instagram

[createmate]

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Elizabeth hummed in agreement with her niece though her eyes didn't leave the skirt of fabric. The length would stay, though she couldn't decide if it needed a bit to be pinned to add more structure. She knew that no matter what she put Mavis in it would be beautiful, knowing it was who wore it that made it special. Still, a garment could change the way someone held themselves and make for a confidence boost for a big night. It had become apparent to her that her niece had found what could potentially be her zing which brought along a slew of other questions. Elizabeth tried to make sure they took things one step at a time but had found a fondness for the boy who now joined them in the hotel. "We add a slit and pin it up to add volume while still showing off your shape," she said finally seeing the full dress pictured in her head. The woman paused before taking a pin from her cushion and placed her hands on the arms of her niece, looking over her shoulder into the mirror. "I think what he wants to see is the girl wearing it and who can blame him?" She cooed over the girl, waving a hand in front of her face to keep herself from crying. They all grew up too fast, feeling like 127 came in the blink of an eye. "Don't worry about a thing, he's going to love it." Elizabeth finally went to grab her needle to pin the dress to match her vision.

[hclyrabies]

With her nerves quelled, a smile easily came to Mavis’ lips thanks to her aunt’s comforting words. “What do you think about him?” She tried her best for her question to come off as nonchalant as possible, that if she heard anything other than the obvious approval anyone would give Myles, she would be fine. The opinions of her family held weight to Mavis, obviously, she wanted their support more than anything but she also trusted that her aunt was a better judge of character. She also would like to know if her aunt would come to her defense if her father found out she was spending a great amount of time with a human.

“I think I want to finally tell him…” Mavis felt brazen enough to admit something she’d been contemplating for the past few months. She was very particular in her wording, making sure she wasn’t asking permission to do so even if that’s probably what her dad would’ve wanted. It wasn’t a matter of if she would, it was more of a question of when she’d reveal her vampiric identity. “He deserves to know,” she glanced at her aunt, wondering if she had been through this scenario before. Hiding her secret wasn’t so tough, she’s kept it from various people now with no one being the wiser. However, hiding it from Myles, in particular, was troubling her due to her general fear that she wouldn’t be accepted or things would somehow change because of this news. “And if he’s as great as I think he is then maybe he won’t be so freaked out by the whole being immortal thing.”

[moltingseason]

who: @hclyrabies where: hotel transylvania

This would mark the first year he'd ever actually celebrated the holiday, besides making Valentine's Day grams with his mother that he'd bring to school for his mates. That was different than spending it with someone who made his heart feel like it grew wings and flew away whenever he was around her. Mavis was special, Myles had known that since they first met which meant everything else he got to learn about her solidified that fact. She'd become like the family his own brother never could be and gone beyond that by captivating him entirely. What she'd given him at the hotel was a home and people to share it with which was all he'd ever truly wanted. That all led up to him wanting to prepare something just as special as she was for the occasion.

He'd asked her to meet him down in the lobby at seven and to wear her favorite dress. It was ten til, Myles had gotten there early due to his nerves. He didn't want her to be early and him to not be there which meant arriving well enough before to beat her. When she arrived he got to his feet, adjusting his suit jacket when he did so. "You look beautiful, as always," he said with a smile growing with each he took towards her. "Thanks for coming with me tonight, don't know if I told you that yet." Myles's grin turned sheepish and his eyes moved to the floor, hand to the back of his neck as he chuckled at his own awkward nature. His torso straightened up again, offering her his arm this time so that they may face the night together. "Ready to see your surprise?"

[hclyrabies]

The holiday usually kept Mavis enraptured in any events the hotel could put on, but at the request of her presence elsewhere, she’d been more than happy to leave business behind for what the night had in store especially considering it was with a certain friend she’d been seeing more often. Truly she didn’t know what to expect but given that this night out was happening on the most romantic day of the year, she could only assume it was something of that nature. At least that’s what she hoped for, Myles was a great companion, someone who she could depend on for anything. But there was the problem of taking things any farther when she still had yet to tell him of her vampiric ways. Maybe if the opportunity gave itself away, it could happen tonight but as of right now, Myles was oblivious and Mavis was worried news like that would drive him away.

Most of the nerves about going on a date had gone away thanks to the advice her aunt had given her before getting dressed. Aunt Elizabeth always knew the right thing to say and was encouraging in her own ways which Mavis really appreciated at a time like this. The dress she designed was also something Mavis deeply loved and knew was the perfect choice as soon as she saw Myles’ reaction to it in the lobby. As someone whose eyes didn’t like to stray away from his, she would always notice a gleam in his eye whenever he saw her, or at least, Mavis could only hope that look was reserved for her. After pulling into a quick embrace, she’d left a light kiss on his cheek to thank him. “Are you kidding? It’s always an honor to be out with you, Myles. I just can’t wait to see what you’ve planned for me this time.” She was always one to take charge of things, as a hotel owner that’s what her job required of her. Although sometimes, the idea of things running without her guidance was daunting, she knew Myles knew what he was doing so she didn’t mind going in blind. Her arm interlaced with his, “More than ready.”

[createmate]

who: @hclyrabies where: hotel transylvania

Since returning to the Isle things had been less than ideal and Elizabeth was feeling the weight of recent events on her shoulders. It had been her job to take care of Mavis but some people had other ideas. Since the bombing, she had been particularly attached to the hotel and spent all of her time there, even more so with Mavis now that she worried for her niece's safety. She had been planning a conversation with the man who organized the chaos that ensued that day and they were still recovering from it. What Colin Hopper failed to understand was just how important this hotel was to so many people. This was the safe place for far more magic-users than he would ever know. Over generations, it had brought together those who didn't have any other place to call home or feel as though they could be themselves. Elizabeth was one of many who would do anything in their power to protect it.

Today was about her niece though. She pulled the fabric closer to the girl's figure and pinned it into place before stepping back to observe her work. "What do you think about the length? It needs something," she thought out loud. "Perhaps a slit for the leg to add a bit of movement or I could pin that bit of fabric up..." The blonde woman exhaled, pushing her glasses to the top of her head to hold back her hair. "You should be wearing the dress, it should never be wearing you."

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It was safe to say Mavis hadn’t felt like the great protector of the hotel like her dad had been before her. He held a high standard for how the hotel should be run and she only felt like every choice she made was a giant mistake. She tried to follow in his footsteps, always thinking of what he would do in some cases but ultimately she didn’t have the wisdom he did. In some ways, she felt like her dad left her with too much responsibility but she also knew her dad wouldn’t have left if he didn’t trust her. Her aunt often reminded her of this while also helping in any way she could. Elizabeth was truly a saving grace, someone she could always depend on, even on topics that weren’t business related such as the dress she’d be wearing on a night out with Myles Hopper.

“I think we should keep the length,” Mavis really wanted the night to go well and she felt a dress made by her aunt was the perfect way to help with that but now her indecision mixed with the nerves of wanting to look her absolute best were clouding her judgment. Her neck cocked to the side as she posed in the full-length mirror in front of her, trying to imagine what the dress should look like. Her thoughts formed the question of whether should she go after what she wanted or what she thought Myles would like. She ran her fingers through her hair and let out a soft groan in frustration, “I’m not sure, I want it to be perfect for him but I don’t know what he would want to see. You’ve met him before, what do you think he would like?”

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Things were simple when he was with Mavis or at least he thought so. All he had to be was himself and for the first time in his life that was enough. As hard as he'd tried to be what his brother wanted Myles knew he was nothing but a nuisance to Colin. He would show up every day to give her his all if she'd asked but she never did. That was one of the things special about her, Mavis hadn't expected anything from him and still accepted what he offered. Myles had never met anyone else like her in his life. He had wished his mother was still around just to meet her, knowing she would've thought her son had found a gem. Still, he didn't need to hear her say it to know.

Their moments were soft and the only time things were able to be this honest. "It's from our mother, said I always had a knack of shedding the past and growing from it. Another version of myself I guess," he explained a sliver of his life before her. "Guess that's kind of how I ended up here." A smile formed as the thought turned into words. Nothing would've told him he would end up here but he would do it all again to come back to this. "Mom would've loved you, told me how I shouldn't ever forget how lucky I am to be someone to a girl like you." Myles shook his head as a sheepish smile took the place of the one before it, not having wanted to cross a line. "You can call me Molt if you'd rather but I have to admit it's been nice having someone call me Myles again." He couldn't recall the last time his brother had, only having heard it used again recently.

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Upon hearing his nickname the first time around, Mavis could only assume the worst as it didn't sound pleasant, especially coming from Colin. Now knowing its origin, it warmed her heart to hear how it drew out of reinvention instead. She saw growth as a good thing, becoming the best version of yourself along with a new environment, as Myles claimed he did with his life now living in the hotel, was enough to leave her feeling good that she could provide a home where that was possible for him. Though now her mind easily spun into one wondering if she would ever become a part of some history he'd eventually move on from. "Do you think you'll ever stop shedding the past?" She didn't want to outright ask him if he had plans past a stay in the hotel but she also wanted to know how soon to prepare for his eventual departure. She'd adjusted her question, hoping she wouldn't be devastated by his answer, "Don't you ever want to stay in one place forever?"

Mavis gave away kindness and amicability to just about anyone but her love and respect was something she was learning to not be so charitable with. It was still tough figuring out who was worthy of it but there was no doubt in her mind that Myles was deserving. It was true, he meant a great deal to her, she trusted that he wouldn't take advantage of that. “Your mom sounds wonderful,” A small smile growing as she felt how much he held her in such esteem. He seemed to have a clear memory of his mother, it was something Mavis could only wish she had of her own mom. Their respective mother's fates might not have lasted long enough than they'd like but it was clear their absences certainly shaped them. "She must've been great if she raised you to be who you are today." Her gaze never left him as did her smile. The offer of being allowed to call him by his nickname wasn't what she sought, it was appreciated but she had a clear answer on what she'd prefer to call him, “I like Myles, it suits you better.”

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Mavis hadn’t realized how lonely her holidays had gotten, she certainly felt it when her father went away some years ago but now having someone join her in festivities again, it was settling in how much she’d missed participating rather than watching others in enjoyment. Sure it was still fun doing things by herself but having someone else there brought a certain joy that couldn’t be replicated all on her own. Now came a different problem, Mavis was having a lot of fun with Myles around and she knew that, just like everything else in her life, it had to end at some point. It’s a sad thought that she’d rather not think about so she tried her hardest just to live in the moment and enjoy his company however long it would be until his eventual departure from the hotel because that’s what everyone does, people stay, maybe fall in love with the hotel, but they all eventually leave.

Catching him in her arms brought on a proximity Mavis was finding herself wanting more as she spent time with Myles. She didn’t feel like she was allowed to be this close to him for many reasons so she cherished it when it did happen. “No, c’mon, you’re doing great.” Her earnest smile with Myles never subdued, she really was having the most fun and it wasn’t out of watching him stumble his way through, it was from watching him get back up and his willingness to try again that she really enjoyed. She reached out for his hands with her mittens on that virtually did nothing for her cold skin but dressing up in winter clothing was part of the uniform she needed to keep to make sure no one would find out she was a vampire. “My dad used to take me ice skating, it was just one of those things I always looked forward to doing.” She was hoping the conversation would distract him from thinking too hard about his skating. “I’ve had years of practice and I still fall every once in a while, it happens!”