heartbreaker .

but   was   he   yours if   he   wanted   me   so   bad ?

[homewreckers-inc]

Have a wife you secretly H A T E ? Kids you despise ? ( A relationship ended by ' I DO ' ? ) ( Is divorce not an option ? ) Satisfy your craving for something young && fresh without the smell of a streetwalker with your friendly neighborhood whore E S C O R T ! All the manners and breeding of that childhood sweetheart possessing your fantasies , but without any of the repercussions of a real affair . All this for the low , LOW PRICE of twenty thousand dollars  — petty cash , really ! So cough it up and have the guilt - free NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE ! ( Just don't think too hard about why this offer's here in the first place . ) After all — WHO CARES why a whore's a whore ?

an independent && selective rp blog for the fandomless oc : ADELINE DUVAL written by ghost

[kicnai]

The relief just couldn't be overstated.

His shoulders, clutching their tenseness as if it might give him life, finally started to ease-- if only a little. But, naturally, the more he heard about travel and timezones, the more easily he could melt into the imaginary world where [ everything was fine. ]

Yet, even that much reprieve was STILL --

Some part of him understood it as an act of grace on her part, and silently thanked her for it. Another part supposed it was just pity. Another, the loudest part of all, insisted he not think about for even one second.

After all, even on a person-to-person level, in a world where the elephant is dead and gone, he was still so terribly small in her presence, and the very notion of all this travel cemented it. These places -- New York! France! -- were the exquisite types that only existed in dreams, as far as he was concerned.

He knew better than to make assumptions of people. He really did. But she fit the image of refinement absolutely perfectly, EVEN WHILE KNOWING what she did to keep afloat.

Why is she even talking to him? He should be serving her wine, he thinks.

"Wow-- Those places- It sounds so luxurious..~!"

Should he even speak? His voice sounded so-- PATHETIC.

「 stop. quit that. grab something else. 」

"Ah-- Really? I guess I've heard that before, about the people... Ah, I bet it's just cuz everyone there is so busy~! You'll probably get that in all the big cities, right?"

As if he's ever not busy himself. yet even so, he'll sooner die than let himself come off as mean.

Moreover, it's not as if he hadn't met people here who---

No, that topic isn't working either, grab something ELSE.

"Oh, hey, if you do! You should definitely swing by, uh-- Well, maybe it's just my tastes~ But I'm totally into Shinjuku! Ah, it's a little cheesy with some of the tourist traps, but- They're kinda my favorite part~! There's this huge godzila statue, and this holographic cat thing--"

Too much. You sound stupid.

"Uh-- You might like Omoide Yokochou, though~? 'Memory Lane', it's like-- This quaint little street, set up kinda like old Japan. Lots of ambiance, with flowers and lanterns, and-- lots of food, it smells amazing."

You're just RAMBLING, shut up-!

"Have you tried-? Much of the food here, yet? It's pretty different from France or America, huh~?"

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At the very least , he seems to relax into the comfort of small talk . Pointless to some , perhaps — though Adeline had long since learned the merits of it even beyond the standard excuse of an unspoken social contract . After all , to be given the opportunity to gauge body language in someone speaking of things they considered UTTERLY MUNDANE was a blessing in her particular line of work . It offered a baseline , after all . How do they sound when they're honest ? How do they look && sound when they offer those little white lies versus the much more serious ones they were bound to come out with later ? Not that this was nearly so serious a situation — but the opportunity presented itself all the same . And all the same , she took it . She didn't get the impression that he was lying — though even as he relaxed the smallest amount , his voice still seemed to hold within it a sense of trepidation . Doubtful it was because of a lie . His choice of words suggested as much — LUXURIOUS — spoken almost as if there was a sense of insurmountable distance between himself and the topic at hand . She's unsurprised , of course . She understood well that her privilege was ENVIABLE .

It was that privilege that kept her wealthy even as a disowned formerly - teenage mother . It was that privilege that allowed her the title of escort rather than prostitute or whore — and even without knowing the details of his own story , she could be nearly certain it was a lack of that same privilege that left him where he was . She couldn't blame him for his discomfort , in that sense . " In my experience , those with too much time on their hands tend to be the worst . " A light disagreement — spoken with a smile all the same . Oh , she herself may fall into the category of those with too much time , but she certainly wouldn't deign to suggest SHE was a saint , either . Not that it mattered . She considered her own statement again , all the same . Offered a revision without truly considering how it might sound . " Really , I'm sure it's only human nature , though . A long chain of people hurting those below them because someone higher on the food chain hurt them in turn . " More genuine than she should be ? Absolutely . If she said as much to her clients , most would probably hear it as a defense of whoever they feel subjugated by . Because of course , for nearly all of them , there's someone . It's the way of the world . But there's some sense of safety in speaking to this young , timid boy . Because somehow , through some twist of fate , he has even less power than HER — and that makes it easy . So long as she doesn't offer him true ammunition against her , she could easily defend herself if he started trying to repeat the things she said back to her client . Even beyond that — there's something endearing about the way he talks about tourist traps && godzilla statues && holographic cats . Innocent , in a sense . " I'll have to come back and see them , then . I have a friend who loves cute , cheesy things . " It was true in part , at least — she wasn't exactly a friend , but Charlotte would absolutely adore everything about a giant dinosaur statue and a holographic cat . She was old enough to manage a long plane trip , too — so perhaps this wouldn't be such a terrible first trip overseas . By the end of this trip , she'd have more than enough money for a nice , long trip , after all . Though she'd have to do it quickly , since it was nearly Charlotte's summer break . He asked about food , too — don't get so distracted . " The food's been incredible . Definitely different , of course , but different always seems to be a good thing with food . " It certainly seemed to hold , at least — considering her past experiences . " If you have any recommendations for when I come back , I certainly wouldn't mind hearing them , too . "

[polycephebi]

20,000.

Not Yen. Dollars.

He'd garnered a similar price when looking into her -- but hearing it confirmed at the source, and as fluttery as the wind all the while - was something to marvel at.

She made it sound so easy! And he nodded, and reached for his pocket like-so.

The thing that gave him pause was the date. Friday. He'd have to wait?

Even though it existed in a guess in his mind, and even though it wasn't that far off in the first place, some part of him ended up disappointed, still. He mused a quiet "Ah-" as fingers grazed his wallet.

On one hand, it justified nabbing more from her dad, was the biggest motivator toward acceptance.

-- To be clear, he in fact had no issue paying out of pocket for this. In case there were any doubts about his dedication to the game, he was the type who would sally into debt if it meant he could play with something [ interesting ] . But, the humor to be found in making [ some lowlife kind of guy ] pay for not only his amusement, but a few christmas gifts, too, was all too enticing.

On the other hand, he could EEEAASILY lie about how much time he'd actually spent on this mess. He had every intention to already, in fact.

-- How far would he go with these lies, anyway? It had to be admitted, he was pretty curious what 20,000 dollars was worth, here. Was it all for the name, the pretty face, the guise of 'high class' stapled onto an ordinary person? He was sure she was skilled at her trade, but how much, anyway? Could she indeed manage to please someone like him? He was, after all, incredibly picky about what could excite him in that regard.

The curiosity of it all sure was something. And he had to wait ~?

He stepped forward, drawing the wallet out.

"I see-! Sorry, I was confused, I kinda thought it'd all be tonight- Is that off the table?"

Just in case.

Even so, he started drawing out bills. Chickening out, from his end, was swiftly eliminated as a possibility.

"Can I pay you now, anyway? It's kinda scary carrying all this around, haha--"

She could just take it and run, he was more than aware of that. In fact, a part of him may just as well dare her to, opening up a whole new kind of path for him to follow -- but he didn't think she would. A hunch, but she didn't quite seem that type of person.

He was fascinated to see. To learn all about her.

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The reaction was typical — though usually she made a point to warn . But of course , u s u a l l y she didn't have clients calling her with so little notice , asking about her services . She had reason to test him from the very beginning — to see whether his version of disappointment might be dangerous — to see how short his F U S E might be . In the first place , it was all for safety . Nothing done so hastily — nothing done so haphazardly . NO — quick , immediate meetings with such HIGH price tags only seemed to invite trouble . The thought was that perhaps at least a brief cooling - off period might dissuade those driven by impulse — that things planned in advance might not provide the specific kind of unstructured solitude the kind of man who may be out to kill may desire . It wasn't fool-proof — it could never be fool-proof — but it was something . Meet first — decide whether they seem safe or dangerous — confirm price — THEN offer the real thing . Did she lose clients over it ? A few . Did she regret it ? No . HE didn't seem to be one of those casualties , regardless . Even less when he attempted to hand her the money immediately . SHE DOESN'T TRUST IT — specifically because he shouldn't trust her so quickly as this . He shouldn't be so comfortable offering her so much money when the promise of what was to come remained in the future far enough that he could be scammed . Not that she was stupid enough to do such a thing — not when her clients were wealthy enough that they could probably have her K I L L E D without facing repercussions . In any case — she knew she had to refuse . It would leave her owing him for far too long — which in turn would leave her far to vulnerable . She laughed it off — light , warm . " Sorry — I usually tell people sooner , but I think I was so surprised by you that it slipped my mind . " As if it weren't orchestrated this way — as if it truly were only an oversight . " It's just precautionary — and really , it's only this time . P r o m i s e . It's like you said — you really can't be too careful , right ? " An appeal to their earlier conversation first — then , a shift to address the large stack of bills in his hand that her gaze would only barely graze over . " As much as I u n d e r s t a n d , it's probably best that you keep it for now — just in case anything changes between now and then . " A gentle refusal — because really , she'd had clients cancel last-minute for a multitude of reasons . She certainly didn't want to be left owing him even longer than a few short days . " How about we meet back here on Friday at — does six work for you ? Or is later better ? " Redirect back to the more positive topic — the one where he DOES get what he wants rather than a strong of denials . " And — as far as hotels , I'll make sure to get us a very nice room , so there's no need to worry about that . "

[polycephebi]

"Ahhh, I hear that's true~ That foreigners tend to feel pretty safe there~!"

And perhaps, on the surface, it WAS true. Though he could name a billion and one causes for concern, not the least of which being the ''protectors' themselves, but on a ground-floor basic tourist level, she was likely to be fine. fine enough. unharmed.

He had no intention of letting her into his country alone, anyway. So it didn't really matter. Unless something about her did a complete 180, he'd settled on such a decision: He wouldn't let this one be harmed. She'd dealt with enough, it seemed!

Was it ironic, coming from him? What exactly was the reason, anyway, given that he was perfectly happy disregarding people who'd gone through just as much hardship, if not more?

His mood was just fickle that way. And maybe she was just a good actress; even fully aware of her own strategy in this game, he was fine letting himself grow fonder of her as they spoke.

Besides, it wasn't a guarantee that he wouldn't play a bit more. He just felt like OTHERS didn't need to.

He laughed softly.

"Well, if you do come, and you ever need anything, you can reach out-- I'm heading back there before long, so~!"

She wouldn't take him on that, he was sure. Not as things stood right now. He wondered about down the line, though. -- But, it segued into this, a further assurance that their connection was ''temporary'', and her anxieties could rest a little in case she currently didn't much like him.

A lie. And a footing on which to pivot, and see just how this night was really going to play out.

"Ah-- Er-- I guess that'd be a bit awkward, though, huh!" He floundered and flailed his hands, dismissing the idea. "Sorry~! Nevermind-- Unless you- Uh-

"Sorry. How... does this work, anyway..? Like, we've met now, so what do we-- do..?"

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What comes next ? This is where she makes her final decision — and of course , it clearly must be a c c e p t a n c e , right ? No reason to deny — even less when it seems now that she's working on a somewhat short time - frame — unless , perhaps , his return was only temporary . Should she press that ? Of course it's better for her if clients remained steady , but he would hardly be the first she only saw on the rare occasion that they were in the area . It's no REAL REASON to deny , was it ? It's time to speak about logistics . She forced herself to ignore that intense , G N A W I N G suspicion that still managed to cling to her . Instead , she addressed his question the same way she would for anyone else — " Next , if you choose to continue , we agree on another night to meet — at a restaurant or bar or something along those lines , usually . Formalities , really — so nobody gets in trouble , but usually we'd go to a hotel next . " The law doesn't tend to appreciate selling sex — so it was as simple as plausible deniability . He pays for her time — and if questioned , she insists the sexual part of the evening was only the result of CHEMISTRY . A legal loophole as old as time — or so she was told . " I charge twenty thousand for one night , cash up front only . Six o'clock until four in the morning , though the exact times are flexible , of course . " She'd certainly never complain about being home early , after all . It was all spoken so casually — so easily — her tone carrying that LILTING AFFECTION that sounded genuine even when it was anything but — then , closed with a suggestion — " If you're interested , I'm available Friday night . " Less than forty - eight hours — sooner than she would typically offer , but between his assertion that he was leaving soon and her fear that she might chicken out — it was as good a time as any .

[polycephebi]

"Of course," he supplied gently, nodding along. "I've heard a few things-- Eh, I know it's just words to you right now, but I wanna promise~ I'll be nothing like those guys."

Too forward? Pushing the boundaries? Maybe so, a part of him was certain she had all the cards stacked to read such a promise unpleasantly. He felt a little daring by saying it at all. But he felt, method actor he was, that this sweet, slightly over-compensating character might try words like that.

And that one wasn't a lie, either. He had no intention of being like those scum. He intended to be a wholly different kind of scum.

Anyway. She'd rather talk about traveling.

"Really! Wow~ I haven't gotten to see much of Europe! Ah, I did go there once though-- Well, London~ Took my dad to a Sherlock exhibit, ha-- The buildings there were somethin' else!"

"What's made you think about Japan? .. There's really a ton to do, I've been all over-- I could make you an itinerary if you ever wanna come by~ Ah, and Shibuya... There's a ton of great sights! I mostly had to work while I was there, but I did do some shopping- It's a great place if you're into fashion~"

Chattering. Rambling. He wondered if this sort of thing would make up for the anxiety -- solidify himself as a ' real person ' with a ' real life ', full of useless little stories like that. He grinned as he spoke, seeming more at ease the more he shared about that life -- as if the awkwardness of the situation at hand was stifled, sufficiently distracted from.

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Nothing like those guys . A savior complex ? Unlikely . If he was so deluded about his place here , he would be far more intent on establishing as much earlier on , wouldn't he ? Could it be some way of coping with the nature of the game he got himself into ? Perhaps . She'd heard it before , though — and it only ever assured her that the speaker considered themselves morally superior to the types who would otherwise pay for sex — it spoke more to his own beliefs about the morality of what they both were doing . Perhaps even of his perception of her . Very pretty woman , in a sense , wasn't it ? Only SHE wasn't some hooker to be bought with pocket change and dressed up to look the part of something expensive . Similarly , she also wasn't something to be FIXED or PITIED . There was , of course , that secret third option — that his notion of different was actually exactly the sort of thing she looked to avoid — a taunt from someone who KNOWS he's been lying the entire time . Who means to pull out a knife or rope or something and end the night with her bleeding out in a hotel room , if not already dead . Her gut told her THAT was the correct option . Her head told her it was a perfectly natural response to knowing he was lowering himself to the type of person who would hire an escort . For the moment , the latter still took precedence in decision - making — but the former was beginning to gain some small level of credence . The topic had shifted , anyway — to new places and touristy things to do . Shopping , sight - seeing . There for work , but fun all the same . What had drawn her attention ? Easy . " I like how different it seems . I've spent plenty of time in — the west , really . It just seems like it's time for something new , if that doesn't sound too pretentious . " Not truly concerned about it — though she was certainly aware of how it could sound . Really , it was a place entirely devoid of memories for her . Safe , in that regard . Not essential , perhaps , but it made it far more appealing . And anyway — " It helps that everyone who goes seems to adore it . They all say it's a pretty safe place to travel alone , too , which is another benefit to it , you know ? " Not that she would actually be alone .

[polycephebi]

"No, I get it!" Assurance atop assurance. His hands lifted and waved, peppered with gentle laughter to drive home the good spirit behind this conversation. "I get it~ You didn't go too far-- You're right to wonder! I'm sure... all sorts of guys approach you like this, huh? You wanna know who you're dealing with~ I get it!"

Another true thing he'd said -- It was almost a shame. She could probably use a break, and hang with someone who really was as simple a story as this.

A part of him was almost tempted to press on this way, feign, persist, build a whole new story with her, and grant a bit of perhaps well-deserved peace and cash, but he had a schedule to keep.

There wasn't a whole lot of time allotted for pity.

"Ah, yeah -- Especially in the last four years~ Favorites? .

".. Ah! Any chance you've been to Shibuya? It's so lively there-- You know, I passed by Times Square on my way here! It reminded me a ton of Shibuya, so I'm missing it now, haha~"

Well traveled. He's nothing but grateful for the gift of it- it makes things like this so easy.

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No damage done , it seems . He understands — because of course he does . She wants to know what she's dealing with — and he was a perfectly normal , perfectly polite , perfectly sweet man who just so happened to be in the unfortunate position of still being a virgin at his age . IT'S JUST TOO EASY . And yet , it certainly seems to be all in her head . So she forces herself to IGNORE IT . Ignore those childish , petulant feelings like baseless fear and discomfort and that pervasive , burning desire to RUN . It wouldn't do her any good to begin denying clients based solely on those sorts of childish whims . He seems harmless thus far . That's all that truly matters . He answers her question without hesitation — doesn't allow any room to think he might be making something up . If it is a lie , it's a well - planned one . She's still so sure he's lying — there's simply no evidence to support it . " I'm glad you understand . Really — you seem lovely . You just can't be too careful with some things . " The statistics certainly suggested as much . Not that she would outright mention that right now . Instead , she smiled in a way that might suggest that she , too hoped to laugh off the entire situation — drawing herself back into the role she was meant to be playing . Travelling was a much nicer topic — and one she was happy to maintain at least for now . Shibuya — she was sure it was in Japan . Not that she had all that much experience with anything East of Germany . " I haven't had the chance yet , unfortunately . I've spent most of my time travelling in Europe — though Japan's been catching my eye more and more recently . What did you like doing in Shibuya ? " Natural , perhaps , that the East had never been a place she managed to get to — apart from trips she'd taken as a child , her recent experiences had largely only been places clients wanted to bring her for one reason or another — and really , if there was one thing that could manage to ruin even the most incredible trip , it was the presence of someone she only barely tolerated . Unfulfilling , certainly . Still — now that Charlotte was old enough to be largely independent in all the things that mattered on a trip , the thought of taking her along on a personal trip was beginning to sound more and more enticing . Yet another reason having a new client would be a GOOD THING for her . She'd recite it as yet another ward against that tense , growing uncertainty that coiled itself around her ribs , binding them in place and threatening to suffocate her .

[comfxrt-food]

He was eyeing the two of them pretty much the entire quiet time they spent at the coffee shop. Hard not to when they were acting this strange. Adeline was clearly sleep-deprived, which opened up even more questions as to why. Not that Theo seemed any more rested than that.

He sipped his coffee, staring next at Theo as he spoke. "Both, maybe? There's a few that might be fun to play together." Playing more competitive games with Theo was fun — prizes were just a bonus, really. "Definitely at least a few cranes, though. I've been practicing."

He had realized it'd be harder to talk in a noisy arcade, but he could work it out. Despite Theo's clear attempts to avoid talking about stuff, Danny got the feeling he really wanted to talk about stuff. He was willing to try an coax it out of him — but it may be better at the arcade. With how Theo was trying to dance around talking about whatever was going on, it might be best somewhere harder for anyone to overhear. "You two look like you need some sleep more than anything. You're sure you're good for the arcade?"

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Both sounded like a perfect idea , really — a way to get his sister something nice , regardless of how much he thought she would truly CARE about it right now . Just another part of his current , pervasive desire to fix things to the best of his ability — no matter how impossible he knew it was . The suggestion that they needed more sleep made his smile slip slightly — difficult to answer , isn't it ? OF COURSE it would be better to be at home — to get his sister to sleep and probably take a nap himself . But that would mean staying home — and for the moment , that wasn't exactly an option . He felt his sister shift closer — saw hear hands squeeze just a little tighter around the cardboard cup in her hands . " Yeah — it's fine . It was just — kind of a crazy night . " It wasn't a satisfactory answer , and he knew that — still didn't know just how much he could say without causing problems — but God , could they really keep this a secret ? Regardless of the answer , the discussion would have to wait . Preferably until Adeline wasn't listening . Whatever he said , he didn't want her to hear it . It couldn't possibly be good for her . Not that any of this was good for her anyway — but it was all he knew how to do . Thankfully , the arrival of their ride helped him get out of answering properly . " We can talk about it later . Looks like our ride's here . "

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Dark dark DARK do not condone but how would Addy react if someone asked her the price for using her (older) daughter

Girl , I'm so sorry , but they'd just be dead lol

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Shall i call you ad? Or line? Or how about. Laddy! Here laddy here girl!

" . . . " " . . . "

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Would Addeline fall for a bot if they offered enough

Her vetting procedures are honestly way too intensive for that lol. It'd have to be a pretty well-planned con to work.

Like, she's not stupid.

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im losing it lmao i didn't know the bots come into your replies now

she's not real, you can't fuck her, and also you're way too broke for her lol

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Happy new year everyone ! Think I might just try dm-ing mutuals to see about getting stuff started here since historically I've seen more success with that than plotting calls. I know starter calls are easier but lol Addy requires a lil plotting not gonna lie. I love her — she's the worst.

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plotting call , i suppose ! like this and i'll message you to get something started !

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RULES : put your music library on shuffle , then put the first five songs that come up in a poll to let people vote on which one they like best .

Tagged by : @cxdemusings Tagging : @polycephebi , @serpantsfall , @genso-menagerie , @hxroic-wxlls-fxrever

Which do you like best ?

Teacher's Pet - Melanie Martinez

You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift

The Ballad of Mona Lisa - Panic! At the Disco

505 - Arctic Monkeys

Jackie's Strength - Tori Amos

Voting ended onDec 14, 2025

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What kind of person is Charlotte? Who might she grow up to be? Now who does Addy think she'll grow up to be?

Random Ask .

Charlotte is very much a relatively typical six - year - old in terms of academic , social , and cognitive milestones . Teachers would commonly call her a social butterfly — perhaps even an eternal optimist . Traits Adeline does everything in her power not to discourage even despite her constant anxiety regarding any harm that may befall her daughter .

Lottie is as kind , thoughtful , and empathetic as a small child can be expected to be . She checks on friends when they seem hurt or sad , she attempts to stand up for others when they're being teased or picked on . She follows most instructions and adores learning . She adores her teachers and her mother and knows nothing of her father — not yet old enough to begin insisting on answers to those sorts of questions .

It's impossible to predict what she may grow up to be — especially given the dark secrets that lurk , locked up tight until some day , inevitably , they must be acknowledged . However , as of now , she's on track to grow into a well - adjusted , warm , loving lady .

Adeline , however , hasn't managed to find the energy to think too hard about Charlotte's future — the fear of ruining her far too intense to push through with logical thoughts . She raises Charlotte based solely on what she's managed to scrape together from parenting books and that eternal , unrelenting FEAR of her daughter turning out to be just like her — without the energy to consider what kind of adult her daughter may one day be .

She hardly even knows what kind of adult SHE HERSELF IS , anyway .

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Where did the name Charlotte come from?

Random Ask .

The name came from Theo , her oldest brother , and only because between the insistence of their father and a hope that Adeline might take to the thing she was obligated to keep alive if it were given further indicators of personhood , he felt obligated to assist .

The name itself was hardly the result of any deep consideration — instead the result of knowledge of the infant's sex and a general knowledge of women's names . It was random , he would say — and shrug it off as if the child meant less to him than even an ant scurrying by on the sidewalk . And perhaps it was . Perhaps the fact that it goes quite well with their family name is a mere coincidence .

Regardless , beyond being a pretty name , there was no distinct thought put into the meaning of the child's name . If Adeline were asked to guess where it may have come from , she would be likely to suggest her brother only arrived at it because he'd recently seen a production of Phantom of the Opera — perfectly aware just how much he enjoyed the musical .

The legitimacy of this claim , of course , could quite easily be contested .

The child's nickname was similarly thoughtless in origin . Charlotte reduced to Lottie quite well , after all — a common nickname . One that stuck perfectly well without further fuss .

And so , we have Charlotte Duval .

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abalone: what kind of situations compromise my muse emotionally

Send a crystal . . .

ABALONE : what kind of situations compromise my muse emotionally ?

Adeline is notoriously repressed emotionally — it takes a lot to get a genuine emotional response out of her specifically because she's gotten so used to keeping whatever she may be thinking or feeling buried deep , deep down .

With all that said , it's difficult to really compromise her emotionally — it requires getting deep under her skin , and the best way to do it is to do anything that might potentially threaten her daughter , no matter how vague the statement .

Still , even then , her response would still likely be largely just under the surface than dramatically outward unless it was a direct threat — or a direct statement about something that might really happen .

Otherwise , the only thing that may do it is if she's so cornered she genuinely feels as though she might die . But even then , her fear remains largely due to the question of who Charlotte may end up with and what would come of her .