New to New York

"Hey I’m Variel, nice to meet you whoever you are. I'm a shadowhunter which must sound weird to you mundie folk but if your a Downworlder i'm not going to kill you, your safe as long as you haven't broken the Accords" She said resting a hand on one of her swords "Now what i can i do to help you?" FC: Megan Fox M!A: N/A (OC for the shadowhunter Chronicle books! multiship, multiverse and everyone friendly! please read the Rules-in navigation- because it makes life so much more simple. Also since the about for Vari is really long. If you have any questions and don't want to read the whole thing. Come to me and i'll answer them!)

[imthebestofboth]

For Death and Sorrow, The Colours White.

[discordantweave]

At that, Cal felt his own ears going red. “Light, I’m an idiot,” he murmured, shaking his head ever so slightly, nose brushing against hers. “I’m so, so sorry it took me this long to realize… All this time we could have had together…”

[imthebestofboth]

“If you are then I am as well” She said softly, giggling and smiling at the brush of nose against nose. Now being the one to shake her head slightly, she squeezed his hand “None of that, we have time now. From right now until forever. No apology needed in the slightest alright? Plus if anyone should be apologizing for that anyway, it should be me, I could have told you at any time and almost did but chickened out.”

[discordantweave]

“I spent so long… lying to myself,” Cal admitted, the hand on her back tracing soothing circles. “For so long, I didn’t even realize how I felt… but I love you, Variel.” He leaned in, giving her another quick kiss before murmuring again, “I love you,” and kissing her more deeply.

[imthebestofboth]

Variel stayed silent as he spoke but gave him a gentle ‘Oh’ look, wanting nothing more than to hold him tighter than she already was and reassure him that it was alright.

With everything that he had gone through, it seemed to her that he’d only really begun living not surviving after he’d come back, after meeting Gabriel. It just made sense to her what he was saying.

Relaxing at the hand on her back, she let out a soft cooing noise. Trying to ignore how her lips curled up into a smile at his ‘I love you’. She kissed him back, moving a hand to his cheek as he kissed her a second time.

“I love you too Cal, so so much” She mumbled into the kiss

[discordantweave]

“So…” Cal said, his crooked smirk spreading across his lips. “What’s this I heard about a wedding?”

[imthebestofboth]

Variel’s mouth dropped open, her previous conversation with Gabriel flashing into her head for a moment before she groaned and hid her face into his shoulder. She could already feel her face heating up

“There will not be one at this rate” She said with another loud dramatic groan, poking him gently in the cheek “I had hoped your brother would not mention it to you”

[discordantweave]

Cal grimaced. “Sorry…” he said, his thumb tracing over her heated cheek. “He was very approving, if that helps at all. Thought you were good fun.” He shook his head, letting out a sigh. “I was actually quite upset with him when he told me he paid you a visit…”

[imthebestofboth]

"It is alright" Came her muffled reply, relaxing with a soft hum at the feeling of his thumb at her cheek. She fought with a small pleased smirk at the 'he approved' comment, she had done good there at least, before she pulled back slightly to look at him. Her expression open and curious "You were?"

[imthebestofboth]

Variel just watched him closely, arms loosely crossed over her chest. Just letting this play out however it was going to, he may have been Cal’s brother but he was also an angel. With the stories she’d heard? No one could blame her, she suspected, of being a little cautious.

“Ah spoken like a true sibling” She said before walking over and conjuring up a chair to sit backwards on, leaning her front against the back of the chair. Unable to hide the small smile that spread on her face at ‘really care about you’ before coughing a little. “I’ll bite. You get 3 freebies, do ask away”

[sugaraddictedarchangel]

"I won't." He agreed, pausing briefly before, "But you should." All of Gabriel's usual teasing was gone, replaced by a seriousness that almost seemed out of place. "Because he really does care for you, I can tell. He's just afraid you don't feel the same."

"You've got spunk. A fire in you that burns hot enough to destroy anyone who tries to take advantage of your kindness." He watched her carefully as he spoke, wanting to see her reaction despite being fairly confident that he'd gotten it right. "Exactly his type."

[imthebestofboth]

Variel opened her mouth to talk before just shaking her head, unsure if she was doing so out of disbelief or something else. There was no way that Cal felt the same way about her, the idea that he did, that he could. She’d long since tucked that away as a non-possibility but hearing Gabriel say it, she just wasn’t sure. What if her feelings were returned?

His description of her got a uncharacteristic snort, the Shadowhunter fighting a smile as she simply waved around a hand, trying to ignore the warmth, the blush now on her face.

“Not entirely incorrect with that assessment” she said simply before standing up and shaking her head as if to momentarily clear it "To continue this conversation I need tea, may I get you anything?”

[sugaraddictedarchangel]

He watched her with amusement, her blush earning a self-satisfied smirk from him. He loved being right.

"I'm not trying to start trouble, despite the rumors." Gabriel added after a moment of silence. "I really do think you two could be good for each other. If either of you ever owned up to your feelings, that is."

[imthebestofboth]

“I did figure as much, the impression I got from Cal about you was chaotic and mischievous not malicious so I do know this comes from a good place. I am just unsure if I am ready” Variel admitted, tapping the back on her chair with her fingers. Giving a small shrug at the rest of his sentence. She cared about Cal, loving him was simply as easy to breathing to her, it came naturally almost but there was a lot of-not quite fear but definitely- uncertainty there as well.

“Quite possibly but it is. . .difficult to get past the 5 years of hiding it, even with your current nudging. I can promise at least to think about it? Does that appease the Almighty Arch Angel Gabriel?”

The last part of her sentence, she playfully raised her eyebrows up with a small but there playful grin on her face.

[sugaraddictedarchangel]

"Well I suppose I can accept those terms." Gabriel teased, the smirk on his face warmer than it might usually be. He liked this girl, and not just because Cal liked her.

She had spunk, and was both sharp enough and quick enough to keep up with him. That wasn't something he found often. Not when the person in question had been blindsided by his sudden appearance and identity. He could definitely see why Cal was besotted with her.

"I look forward to annoying you in the future. And possibly welcoming you to the family." He winked. Was he jumping the gun a bit? Oh, most definitely. But he was sure her reaction would be more than worth it.

[imthebestofboth]

"I am glad to hear it" Variel said, the grin growing as the final part of her relaxed. She'd suspected she would have liked Gabriel from the things she heard and was quite pleased to be right, even after his sudden appearance scaring the pants off her. Why was that such a trend with angels?

There was a snort laugh that soon turned into flustered sputtering and coughing, her face heating up. Oh wasn't that a thought?

"By the angel!" she squeaked out, using some magic to gently throw one of her throw pillows from the couch at him as she tried to get her reaction under control "We were having a moment and you just had to ruin it, how rude. You are not invited to the hypothetical wedding!"

[sugaraddictedarchangel]

Gabriel was too busy laughing to see the pillow thrown at him until it was too late. It smacking him in the face only served to make him laugh harder. He'd been right, her reaction was worth it.

"As if you could ever keep me away from my baby bro's wedding! Ha!"

[imthebestofboth]

"I am sure I could try" Variel commented with a flustered huff, not believing a word of that came out of her mouth before getting up from her chair "I am going to make some tea while you giggles, sort yourself out!"

And with that she stalked off through the curtains that separated the living room from the kitchen, her face burning even more as she started the kettle.

If he wanted anything he could simply call it out to her and she'd make it, as flustered as she was, he was still a important guest and she was raised with manners.

[imthebestofboth]

Send a "🍷💖" and My Muse will drunkenly flirt with Your Muse

(Cal, of course XD)

Send a “🍷💖” and My Muse will drunkenly flirt with Your Muse @discordantweave

"CAL!!" Variel squealed, bouncing up from the couch she'd been curled up on and hugging him tightly. Her eyes bright, her smile lazy and her face having that alcoholic flush to it. "Hello my darling~ how's the most handsome gorgeous man in the world doing? Apart from gracing my immortal self with his wonderful presence of course!"

Variel had been drinking for most of the afternoon, she'd been given a box full of different booze from a thankful bar owner she'd helped a few months ago after bumping into him out and about and well. One sip try had turned into two which had turned into many.

[those-crazy-meme-nights]

Send a "🍷💖" and My Muse will drunkenly flirt with Your Muse

[imthebestofboth]

For Death and Sorrow, The Colours White.

[discordantweave]

At that, Cal felt his own ears going red. “Light, I’m an idiot,” he murmured, shaking his head ever so slightly, nose brushing against hers. “I’m so, so sorry it took me this long to realize… All this time we could have had together…”

[imthebestofboth]

“If you are then I am as well” She said softly, giggling and smiling at the brush of nose against nose. Now being the one to shake her head slightly, she squeezed his hand “None of that, we have time now. From right now until forever. No apology needed in the slightest alright? Plus if anyone should be apologizing for that anyway, it should be me, I could have told you at any time and almost did but chickened out.”

[discordantweave]

“I spent so long… lying to myself,” Cal admitted, the hand on her back tracing soothing circles. “For so long, I didn’t even realize how I felt… but I love you, Variel.” He leaned in, giving her another quick kiss before murmuring again, “I love you,” and kissing her more deeply.

[imthebestofboth]

Variel stayed silent as he spoke but gave him a gentle ‘Oh’ look, wanting nothing more than to hold him tighter than she already was and reassure him that it was alright.

With everything that he had gone through, it seemed to her that he’d only really begun living not surviving after he’d come back, after meeting Gabriel. It just made sense to her what he was saying.

Relaxing at the hand on her back, she let out a soft cooing noise. Trying to ignore how her lips curled up into a smile at his ‘I love you’. She kissed him back, moving a hand to his cheek as he kissed her a second time.

“I love you too Cal, so so much” She mumbled into the kiss

[discordantweave]

“So…” Cal said, his crooked smirk spreading across his lips. “What’s this I heard about a wedding?”

[imthebestofboth]

Variel's mouth dropped open, her previous conversation with Gabriel flashing into her head for a moment before she groaned and hid her face into his shoulder. She could already feel her face heating up

"There will not be one at this rate" She said with another loud dramatic groan, poking him gently in the cheek "I had hoped your brother would not mention it to you"

[rppanda]

Ask my Muse ANYTHING. There are ZERO LIMITS!

[soulprompts]

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐌𝐄 𝐆𝐎 👀.

okay so i got like, three books delivered this week, and in anticipation i reread another book that i had, and lads, let me tell ye, it was like quicksand. so now i have a list, some from my head, many from my wonderful friends’ heads, of prompts that basically made us all very soft or very “pleasantly scandalized rich lady from the sixties who just found out a juicy bit of goss about the new neighbor”. i hope ye like them! (DO NOT ADD TO THE LIST. I WILL MAKE A PART TWO. AND THREE. AND FOUR. MANY MANY PARTS. EVENTUALLY. )

[ HAIR ]:          sender slowly reaches out to catch a loose strand of the receiver’s hair and tuck it gently and securely back behind their ear, letting their touch linger afterwards. (if the receiver has short hair, then the sender reaches out and gently runs their fingers through their hair to smooth it back.)

[ CLOSE ]:          while standing remarkably close to one another, the sender is unable to stop themselves from running their gaze across the receiver’s body, lingering for a moment on their lips, before returning to initiate prolonged, intense eye contact.

[ CHIN ]:          as they stand close to one another, the sender hooks a finger and tenderly lifts the receiver’s chin, tilting it up so that they can look at one another, and running a thumb across their skin lightly.

[ THUMB ]:          while cupping the receiver’s cheek in their hand, the sender slowly glides their thumb across their cheekbone in a tender, sweeping caress.

[ WOUND ]:          upon noticing a recent injury on the receiver’s person, the sender carefully moves closer, running a thumb (or hand) across the wound in a gentle, troubled manner.

[ INHALE ]:          while standing in very close quarters to the receiver, the sender shakily inhales with desire/anticipation as they realize how intimately close they are to one another.

[ DANCE ]:          when alone together (e.g. the bedroom, the kitchen, literally anywhere once they’re alone) the sender takes the receiver’s hand, and pulls them into a graceful yet intimate dance as a spontaneous act.

[ BARE ]:          as they get undressed, the sender gently places a soft, tender kiss against the receiver’s bare shoulder.

[ SCAR ]:          noticing a scar on the receiver’s skin, the sender tentatively stops them from covering it up, and rests a gentle, soft kiss over it.

[ FOREHEAD ]:          placing a hand on the back of the receiver’s neck, the sender guides them close and rests their foreheads together.

[ PALM ]:          taking the receiver’s hand, the sender brings it to their mouth, and places a tender kiss against the receiver’s palm.

[ LINGER ]:          taking the receiver’s hand, the sender lifts it to their lips, and gently kisses their knuckles, lingering for a moment before withdrawing.

[ BEHIND ]:         upon entering the same room as the receiver, the sender steps behind them, and winds their arms around the receiver’s waist, drawing them close against them.

[ WAIT ]:          realizing the receiver is about to leave the room, the sender hastily reaches out and catches their wrist, preventing them from continuing their departure.

[ ARM ]:          after holding their hand, the sender releases the receiver, but slowly glides their hand up the full length of their arm, lingering on the upper arm, then the shoulder, then resting their touch against the side of their neck.

[ HOLD ]:          while close to the receiver, the sender wordlessly takes a hold of their hand, for no other purpose than to be holding it.

[ PLAY ]:          while sitting together, the sender absently lifts the receiver’s hand, idly running their fingertips across the lines of their palms, mapping out every inch of their hand with slow, lazy touches.

[ GUIDE ]:          in the process of guiding the receiver through a crowded place, the sender’s hand protectively grazes against the small of their back

[ TOUCH ]:          while touching the receiver’s waist, the sender’s hand briefly dips beneath the hem of their shirt, skimming briefly across the bare skin of their waist.

[ CUP ]:           bringing both hands up to cup the receiver’s face, the sender draws them in closer to them in order to get a better look at their face.

[ TUG ]:          the sender tugs the receiver close against them by resting a hand against the small of their back, pulling them flush against their body.

[ HUSH ]:          while standing close to one another and hiding from pursuers, the sender reaches up and places a finger against the receiver’s lips to prevent them from speaking and revealing their location.

[ WRAP ]: when sitting astride a horse/motorcycle/etc. together, the sender reaches back, takes the receiver’s wrists, and gently pulls their arms around the sender’s waist in an embrace designed to keep the receiver safe, despite feeling remarkably intimate.

[galaxymemes]

Love Potion Headcanons

[lotus--kissed--a-deactivated202]

Send a color of love potion and I’ll answer the headcanon questions attached to it.

Vivid Cerise Potion: What color does your muse associate with love?

Pineapple Perfume Potion: If your muse wears a cologne or perfume out on dates, what scent is it?

Lighter Green Potion: Has your muse ever been jealous of someone else’s relationship, or wanted someone’s partner for their own?

Perfect Dark Potion: What’s the worst thing your muse has ever done in the name of love?

Blood Burst Potion: Is there anyone your muse would either die for or kill for?

Entan Red Potion: What colors of clothing and/or makeup do your muse wear when they want to impress someone?

Purple Protest Potion: What would break up a relationship for your muse, or cause them to ghost a date?

Botanical Beauty Potion: Would your muse rather have a date indoors or outdoors?

Prehistoric Meteor Potion: If your muse had to make one love-related wish on a star, what would it be?

Hera Blue Potion: What would cause your muse to abruptly end a date with someone?

Lifeline Potion: Does your muse believe in soulmates, and if so, do they believe they have met theirs?

Ice Cold Stare Potion: Is your muse a romantic, or do they have a hard time with love?

Lime Soap Potion: Does your muse go out of their way to groom or primp before a date?

[alexandergideonslightwood]

“When you love someone, you don't have a choice. Love takes your choices away.”

[discordantweave]

Cal held her hand firmly, helping her level out, showing her how to hold her body to make it easier for the wings to move, a huge grin on his face all the while. After a few minutes, he guided her gently back to the ground.

“You’re working new muscles,” he said before she could complain about the shortness of the flight. “Take it slowly. Your back will thank you.”

[imthebestofboth]

Variel treated the things he was showing her like the gospel, committing them immediately to memory to the best of her ability. Finding it easier by the end even if she did have to hold back a pout as they gently landed, she had just begun to find it fun.

“Alright, you are the expert here. I will trust your judgement” She said before grinning at him “That was fun”

[discordantweave]

“You did incredible, especially for your first time,” Cal said, heaping on the praise. “I’m excited to see what you can do once you really get going.”

[imthebestofboth]

“Did not feel incredible, that was difficult but enjoyable” Variel said, ignoring the way her face was beginning to heat up and her heart did little flip flops in her chest. Trying to act even halfway normal, she put a teasing grin on her face “You are going to make me feel overconfident and make me to land on my ass if you keep this up my friend”

[imthebestofboth]

Variel just watched him closely, arms loosely crossed over her chest. Just letting this play out however it was going to, he may have been Cal’s brother but he was also an angel. With the stories she’d heard? No one could blame her, she suspected, of being a little cautious.

“Ah spoken like a true sibling” She said before walking over and conjuring up a chair to sit backwards on, leaning her front against the back of the chair. Unable to hide the small smile that spread on her face at ‘really care about you’ before coughing a little. “I’ll bite. You get 3 freebies, do ask away”

[sugaraddictedarchangel]

"I won't." He agreed, pausing briefly before, "But you should." All of Gabriel's usual teasing was gone, replaced by a seriousness that almost seemed out of place. "Because he really does care for you, I can tell. He's just afraid you don't feel the same."

"You've got spunk. A fire in you that burns hot enough to destroy anyone who tries to take advantage of your kindness." He watched her carefully as he spoke, wanting to see her reaction despite being fairly confident that he'd gotten it right. "Exactly his type."

[imthebestofboth]

Variel opened her mouth to talk before just shaking her head, unsure if she was doing so out of disbelief or something else. There was no way that Cal felt the same way about her, the idea that he did, that he could. She’d long since tucked that away as a non-possibility but hearing Gabriel say it, she just wasn’t sure. What if her feelings were returned?

His description of her got a uncharacteristic snort, the Shadowhunter fighting a smile as she simply waved around a hand, trying to ignore the warmth, the blush now on her face.

“Not entirely incorrect with that assessment” she said simply before standing up and shaking her head as if to momentarily clear it "To continue this conversation I need tea, may I get you anything?”

[sugaraddictedarchangel]

He watched her with amusement, her blush earning a self-satisfied smirk from him. He loved being right.

"I'm not trying to start trouble, despite the rumors." Gabriel added after a moment of silence. "I really do think you two could be good for each other. If either of you ever owned up to your feelings, that is."

[imthebestofboth]

“I did figure as much, the impression I got from Cal about you was chaotic and mischievous not malicious so I do know this comes from a good place. I am just unsure if I am ready” Variel admitted, tapping the back on her chair with her fingers. Giving a small shrug at the rest of his sentence. She cared about Cal, loving him was simply as easy to breathing to her, it came naturally almost but there was a lot of-not quite fear but definitely- uncertainty there as well.

“Quite possibly but it is. . .difficult to get past the 5 years of hiding it, even with your current nudging. I can promise at least to think about it? Does that appease the Almighty Arch Angel Gabriel?”

The last part of her sentence, she playfully raised her eyebrows up with a small but there playful grin on her face.

[sugaraddictedarchangel]

"Well I suppose I can accept those terms." Gabriel teased, the smirk on his face warmer than it might usually be. He liked this girl, and not just because Cal liked her.

She had spunk, and was both sharp enough and quick enough to keep up with him. That wasn't something he found often. Not when the person in question had been blindsided by his sudden appearance and identity. He could definitely see why Cal was besotted with her.

"I look forward to annoying you in the future. And possibly welcoming you to the family." He winked. Was he jumping the gun a bit? Oh, most definitely. But he was sure her reaction would be more than worth it.

[imthebestofboth]

"I am glad to hear it" Variel said, the grin growing as the final part of her relaxed. She'd suspected she would have liked Gabriel from the things she heard and was quite pleased to be right, even after his sudden appearance scaring the pants off her. Why was that such a trend with angels?

There was a snort laugh that soon turned into flustered sputtering and coughing, her face heating up. Oh wasn't that a thought?

"By the angel!" she squeaked out, using some magic to gently throw one of her throw pillows from the couch at him as she tried to get her reaction under control "We were having a moment and you just had to ruin it, how rude. You are not invited to the hypothetical wedding!"

[imthebestofboth]

Cal usedthe spare key to let himself into Variel's apartment. "V," he called to announce himself. "You home?"

((because how could I resist yeeting an angel at her when she's been de-aged? Mwahahahaha))

@discordantweave

The apartment was strangely silent for a moment or two before just the faintest little 'squeeeeak' as a door opened was heard from down the hallway where the bedrooms were. A sliver of soft purple light now being cast onto the floor

"Nooooo, no one is home. Please go away" Came a quiet and obviously panicked high pitched reply before the previously opened door was shut again.

[imthebestofboth]

discordantweave​:

imthebestofboth​:

discordantweave​:

Cal nodded, sure he’d seen that one in her cupboard before. “Of course, luv.” They walked into the kitchen and he started busying himself with the tea. While he worked he kept an eye out for Variel’s phone. He had her number saved, but he didn’t know either of her fathers’ numbers.

“We should see if we can’t find Ikuto, as well. I wasn’t joking when I said he’d figured out how to open the window.” He opened a lower cupboard, pulling out a bag of cat food, giving it a good shake. If the cat was still about, he’d hear it.

“Thank you” Variel said quietly, keeping close to him as they wandered to the kitchen. Variel’s black phone case nowhere to be seen in either the living room or the kitchen. After being a little distracted looking around at the things that seemed familiar but she was unsure as to why, Variel made a noise of understanding before seemingly looking shocked at the part about a certain cat being able to open up a window.

A second or two after the shake of the cat bag, there was the sound of four paws hitting wood floor and a black blur raced into the kitchen. Ikuto rubbing against Cal’s legs with a meow and some purring as Variel crouched down to get a good look at the kitty, eyes wide.

“Ah, there he is!” Cal said with a chuckle. “There’s a good little one.” He bent down, scratching the cat behind the ears. “You hungry?” He poured some of the food into the bowl before straightening up.

“Tea should just about be ready,” he said, moving to grab the steeping pot and pour two cups.

Ikuto meowed, purring happily and leaning into the scratches. Tail lazily flicking happily before meowing again louder, happily making his way over to his bowl and chowing down. 8 year old Variel just watched in amazement, trying not to squeal. She loved cats, she loved cats with her whole little heart. She wanted to pet him so bad but knew better than to distract an animal when they were eating.

“Okay” She said clearly distracted before standing back up, eyes still staring at the black tubby cat. A smile on her face “Ikuto is cute”

[discordantweave]

"He is," Cal agreed, setting her cup on the counter near the stools. "And he's spoiled rotten, but don't tell him I said so."

[imthebestofboth]

“He’s a kitty, he deserves to be” Variel said with a soft giggle, giving the cat a final look before climbing up onto one of the kitchen stools. Being careful not to fall as she did so “What tea are you going to have?”

[discordantweave]

"I tend to go for the stronger dark blends. I like the flavour to really come through over any sugar or cream added," Cal said as he set the bags in the cups, moving the cups to the islad to steep and cool a bit. "Speaking of, how do you like yours?" He knew how Variel took her tea, normally, of course he did, but a human's tastes changes as they age.

[imthebestofboth]

Variel made a long drawn out 'ahhhh', nodding her head along as he spoke. That made sense to her, it was also how her Papa liked some of his tea. Her and Da were the sweeter lovers in the family. Eyeing off her mug, she looked back at Cal when he spoke

"I like sugar in most of mine, when it's black tea based I'll have sugar and cream. Except when it's uh like um" She paused, frowning a little bit as she tried to finds the words "There is a chocolate brownie tea that my Da has and it doesn't taste right if you add any sugar or cream and it's black tea based. We also have another one that Papa bought, it's from Peru, Da can't go to Peru but it's really sweet and really good but you don't add anything to that one"

[discordantweave]

Cal smiled as he listened to her chatter on, adding some sugar to hers before sliding it across to her, not wanting to interrupt. "Why can't your father go to Peru?" he wondered.

[imthebestofboth]

Variel gave him a small smile as he slid the tea towards her, being very very careful as she wrapped her small hands around the mug. Relaxing at the warmth it was giving off before she pouted and huffed

"Da never tells me the real reason" She said with another huff "It's always a different tale, I asked Papa and even he doesn't know which one is real or not. So far Da isn't allowed to go back to Peru because he rescued a princess, was caught doing magic, did a favour for the king but was then banished for it, he snuck away with a baby, he was caught flirting with the queen, he uncovered a royal underground plot and tried to tell the common people and he used the royal bathrooms as a guest. I am sure he'll make up more things as I ask"

[imthebestofboth]

Open rp

[discordantweave]

Cal smiled weakly. “Even hidden from sight, my wings can take on water. I need to flap them in order to teleport. If they get wet, they get too heavy to move and drag me to the bottom of the water. I wouldn’t drown, but I’d be trapped at the bottom, unable to drag them, let alone flap them.”

[imthebestofboth]

The look she gave him was concerned and she gave his hand a gentle squeeze

“That does sound terrifying” She admitted, thinking about it. “We will just have to make sure to avoid any large bodies of water then”

[discordantweave]

“Water’s fine, so long as I’m not in it.” He tried to make it a joke, lighten the mood a bit; a habit he’d picked up from Gabe. They were in Paris, after all, and he was with Variel.

[imthebestofboth]

Variel let out an snort, flicking her eyes up while she playfully smiled at him. Encouraging the mood shift

“Do not worry, I will not let you fall then” She teased, gently tapping his nose with a finger before crossing her heart with the same finger “Scouts honor”

[imthebestofboth]

Variel just watched him closely, arms loosely crossed over her chest. Just letting this play out however it was going to, he may have been Cal’s brother but he was also an angel. With the stories she’d heard? No one could blame her, she suspected, of being a little cautious.

“Ah spoken like a true sibling” She said before walking over and conjuring up a chair to sit backwards on, leaning her front against the back of the chair. Unable to hide the small smile that spread on her face at ‘really care about you’ before coughing a little. “I’ll bite. You get 3 freebies, do ask away”

[sugaraddictedarchangel]

"I won't." He agreed, pausing briefly before, "But you should." All of Gabriel's usual teasing was gone, replaced by a seriousness that almost seemed out of place. "Because he really does care for you, I can tell. He's just afraid you don't feel the same."

"You've got spunk. A fire in you that burns hot enough to destroy anyone who tries to take advantage of your kindness." He watched her carefully as he spoke, wanting to see her reaction despite being fairly confident that he'd gotten it right. "Exactly his type."

[imthebestofboth]

Variel opened her mouth to talk before just shaking her head, unsure if she was doing so out of disbelief or something else. There was no way that Cal felt the same way about her, the idea that he did, that he could. She’d long since tucked that away as a non-possibility but hearing Gabriel say it, she just wasn’t sure. What if her feelings were returned?

His description of her got a uncharacteristic snort, the Shadowhunter fighting a smile as she simply waved around a hand, trying to ignore the warmth, the blush now on her face.

“Not entirely incorrect with that assessment” she said simply before standing up and shaking her head as if to momentarily clear it "To continue this conversation I need tea, may I get you anything?”

[sugaraddictedarchangel]

He watched her with amusement, her blush earning a self-satisfied smirk from him. He loved being right.

"I'm not trying to start trouble, despite the rumors." Gabriel added after a moment of silence. "I really do think you two could be good for each other. If either of you ever owned up to your feelings, that is."

[imthebestofboth]

“I did figure as much, the impression I got from Cal about you was chaotic and mischievous not malicious so I do know this comes from a good place. I am just unsure if I am ready” Variel admitted, tapping the back on her chair with her fingers. Giving a small shrug at the rest of his sentence. She cared about Cal, loving him was simply as easy to breathing to her, it came naturally almost but there was a lot of-not quite fear but definitely- uncertainty there as well.

“Quite possibly but it is. . .difficult to get past the 5 years of hiding it, even with your current nudging. I can promise at least to think about it? Does that appease the Almighty Arch Angel Gabriel?”

The last part of her sentence, she playfully raised her eyebrows up with a small but there playful grin on her face.

[imthebestofboth]

Cal usedthe spare key to let himself into Variel's apartment. "V," he called to announce himself. "You home?"

((because how could I resist yeeting an angel at her when she's been de-aged? Mwahahahaha))

@discordantweave

The apartment was strangely silent for a moment or two before just the faintest little 'squeeeeak' as a door opened was heard from down the hallway where the bedrooms were. A sliver of soft purple light now being cast onto the floor

"Nooooo, no one is home. Please go away" Came a quiet and obviously panicked high pitched reply before the previously opened door was shut again.

[imthebestofboth]

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Cal nodded, sure he’d seen that one in her cupboard before. “Of course, luv.” They walked into the kitchen and he started busying himself with the tea. While he worked he kept an eye out for Variel’s phone. He had her number saved, but he didn’t know either of her fathers’ numbers.

“We should see if we can’t find Ikuto, as well. I wasn’t joking when I said he’d figured out how to open the window.” He opened a lower cupboard, pulling out a bag of cat food, giving it a good shake. If the cat was still about, he’d hear it.

“Thank you” Variel said quietly, keeping close to him as they wandered to the kitchen. Variel’s black phone case nowhere to be seen in either the living room or the kitchen. After being a little distracted looking around at the things that seemed familiar but she was unsure as to why, Variel made a noise of understanding before seemingly looking shocked at the part about a certain cat being able to open up a window.

A second or two after the shake of the cat bag, there was the sound of four paws hitting wood floor and a black blur raced into the kitchen. Ikuto rubbing against Cal’s legs with a meow and some purring as Variel crouched down to get a good look at the kitty, eyes wide.

“Ah, there he is!” Cal said with a chuckle. “There’s a good little one.” He bent down, scratching the cat behind the ears. “You hungry?” He poured some of the food into the bowl before straightening up.

“Tea should just about be ready,” he said, moving to grab the steeping pot and pour two cups.

Ikuto meowed, purring happily and leaning into the scratches. Tail lazily flicking happily before meowing again louder, happily making his way over to his bowl and chowing down. 8 year old Variel just watched in amazement, trying not to squeal. She loved cats, she loved cats with her whole little heart. She wanted to pet him so bad but knew better than to distract an animal when they were eating.

“Okay” She said clearly distracted before standing back up, eyes still staring at the black tubby cat. A smile on her face “Ikuto is cute”

[discordantweave]

"He is," Cal agreed, setting her cup on the counter near the stools. "And he's spoiled rotten, but don't tell him I said so."

[imthebestofboth]

“He’s a kitty, he deserves to be” Variel said with a soft giggle, giving the cat a final look before climbing up onto one of the kitchen stools. Being careful not to fall as she did so “What tea are you going to have?”

[discordantweave]

"I tend to go for the stronger dark blends. I like the flavour to really come through over any sugar or cream added," Cal said as he set the bags in the cups, moving the cups to the islad to steep and cool a bit. "Speaking of, how do you like yours?" He knew how Variel took her tea, normally, of course he did, but a human's tastes changes as they age.

[imthebestofboth]

Variel made a long drawn out 'ahhhh', nodding her head along as he spoke. That made sense to her, it was also how her Papa liked some of his tea. Her and Da were the sweeter lovers in the family. Eyeing off her mug, she looked back at Cal when he spoke

"I like sugar in most of mine, when it's black tea based I'll have sugar and cream. Except when it's uh like um" She paused, frowning a little bit as she tried to finds the words "There is a chocolate brownie tea that my Da has and it doesn't taste right if you add any sugar or cream and it's black tea based. We also have another one that Papa bought, it's from Peru, Da can't go to Peru but it's really sweet and really good but you don't add anything to that one"

[imthebestofboth]

For Death and Sorrow, The Colours White.

[discordantweave]

At that, Cal felt his own ears going red. “Light, I’m an idiot,” he murmured, shaking his head ever so slightly, nose brushing against hers. “I’m so, so sorry it took me this long to realize… All this time we could have had together…”

[imthebestofboth]

“If you are then I am as well” She said softly, giggling and smiling at the brush of nose against nose. Now being the one to shake her head slightly, she squeezed his hand “None of that, we have time now. From right now until forever. No apology needed in the slightest alright? Plus if anyone should be apologizing for that anyway, it should be me, I could have told you at any time and almost did but chickened out.”

[discordantweave]

“I spent so long… lying to myself,” Cal admitted, the hand on her back tracing soothing circles. “For so long, I didn’t even realize how I felt… but I love you, Variel.” He leaned in, giving her another quick kiss before murmuring again, “I love you,” and kissing her more deeply.

[imthebestofboth]

Variel stayed silent as he spoke but gave him a gentle ‘Oh’ look, wanting nothing more than to hold him tighter than she already was and reassure him that it was alright.

With everything that he had gone through, it seemed to her that he’d only really begun living not surviving after he’d come back, after meeting Gabriel. It just made sense to her what he was saying.

Relaxing at the hand on her back, she let out a soft cooing noise. Trying to ignore how her lips curled up into a smile at his ‘I love you’. She kissed him back, moving a hand to his cheek as he kissed her a second time.

“I love you too Cal, so so much” She mumbled into the kiss

[imthebestofboth]

For Death and Sorrow, The Colours White.

[discordantweave]

Cal turned to face her, his wings extending out from his back into full visibility as he shouted, “I AM MORE!” His eyes glowed, fully blue. He fought to lower his voice, but it was still angry, intense, insistent; his wings still flared in anger, and his eyes still glowing. “We are more. You are a very powerful shadowhunter and warlock. I am an angel in a city that worships angels. We can make them listen.” He stepped toward her. “If my voice would have been enough to convince them to follow him into war, then why is it not enough to condemn him?”

[imthebestofboth]

There was a brief moment where all her instincts yelled ‘DANGER BAD BACK UP’ her heart pounded in her ears and she had to force herself to not teleport one of her swords to her, this was Cal, her angel. He was angry. He would never hurt her. He wasn’t like them. So she stayed rooted to her spot, fear curling into a tight ball in her stomach. He may be an angel but he was her friend, he may be currently scaring her but she still trusted him. He wouldn’t hurt her.

“You are an angel in the city of half angels that Raziel watches carefully, where you and I have agreed that you may not be safe. I will ask out of love that you calm. down.” Variel said, keeping her voice firm. Making herself connect their eyes as she stepped closer to him, mirroring his step towards her even as her hands shook ever so slightly “Because what would it do in the long run? We could make them listen, we could make their opinion of him change. I could show photos of scars, of the cuts in my hands where the he made me hold the Sword so tightly I bled, that healed silver. You could tell them all of the things that he said to you at the Institute when he held you captive, show them the runes he used to keep you locked up, compare what he did to what Valentine did to one of your brother’s to hammer in the message but. What would it change? Tell me. What would be the end goal?”

[discordantweave]

As she moved closer, as she spoke, his wings lowered slowly, the light faded from his eyes. “They should know…” he tried to insist, but the fire of his anger was leaving him. “You deserve better than having to hide your pain,” he whispered, reaching up to tuck a strand of her hair behind her ear. “You deserve… more…”

[imthebestofboth]

Variel shook her head, able to slowly calm herself while calming him. Trying to give out grounding vibes if such a thing was even possible. A soft sad smile appeared on her face, getting just the tiniest bit choked up at his words.

“I deserve having friends and family who love me Cal and I have that, I am content to have that” She said softly, reaching to hold his hand and give it a gentle squeeze “Robert Lightwood died not knowing his memory will die with whatever stories my fathers and aunt tell to my brothers and cousins, he will become whatever they make him. Who he is now will cease to be known in the living world. And whenever he is, I have no doubt that he is already having his guilt thrown back at him and will have to live with that for the rest of forever. That is his punishment. It will have to be enough.”

[discordantweave]

Cal bit his lip, trying to keep from interrupting her, shaking his head at the head. “You deserve better than ‘good enough’,” he murmured, the heat of his anger was gone entirely, now. He looked down at her hand in his, shifting the hold so their fingers interlocked. His wings moved forward slightly, wanting to wrap around her, to pull her into an embrace… but he shrugged his shoulder, tucking the wings back out of sight, knowing that he could never her what she deserved.

[imthebestofboth]

“It is sweet that you think that Cal but I think you hold me in too high a regard” Variel said, her voice still soft. She felt her face heat up as their fingers intertwined and she gave his hand another gentle squeeze, the sadness fading from her smile. Three words danced on the tip of her tongue but she instead just swallowed them back, offering a small hug with her free arm instead. He had said that she deserved “better” quite a few times since he’d been back, she disagreed. She didn’t deserve having someone as wonderful as him in her life and yet, here he was anyway. Much as he disagreed with her on the subject.

His actions and words after those moments always rang as proving her point, to her at least

[discordantweave]

Cal’s free arm wrapped around her, pulling the embrace tighter. The hand entwined with hers held firmly as well. “I could never hold you high enough,” he murmured in her ear.

[imthebestofboth]

Variel wrapped her arm around him tightly and if she snuggled into him, she would never admit to it. She fought against the urge to close her eyes and rest her head on him, choosing instead to shake her head slightly.

“That I do not believe for a second Caldenlokiel” she mumbled quietly, giving him a look full of warmth and possibly just a little bit of love. Allowing herself to let just a bit of her feelings show. A small smile on her face “You know, I count myself very lucky to be able to know and care about you. Thank you for allowing me that. Even if I do think you think too much of me”

[discordantweave]

Cal turned his head to meet her eyes, his heart hammering in his ears. She was so close. It would be so easy to close the distance. His head tilted ever so slightly, nose nearly brushing against hers, eyes darting to her lips for just a split second. “I think the world of you,” he murmured, “because you mean the world to me. You mean… everything… to me…”

[imthebestofboth]

Variel was all too suddenly aware of how close they were but the part of her that normally panicked and flustered was strangely silent, even as her face heated up more as Cal spoke. Her heart pounding away in her chest and she licked her lips slightly, finding them suddenly quite dry

“Cal…” She started before falling silent for a beat, two, three “You know…You. Do you, I.”

There was a quiet laugh from her as she rested her forehead on his

“By the angel this is hard” she mumbled before deciding to metaphorically fuck it, throwing caution to the wind and doing what another angel had encouraged her to do. She felt ready. “I love you Caldenlokiel, I may mean the world to you but to me? you are my world”

[discordantweave]

Cal knew what it was like to fly, the rush of adrenaline as he felt weightless in the air… that’s how his heart felt now, soaring. He floundered for a moment, searching for the right words. Finding none, or maybe finding too many to say at once, he did the next best thing. He closed the distance, gently pressing his lips to hers in a tentative kiss.

[imthebestofboth]

Variel held her breath, unsure of how her friend would respond. Hoping she hadn’t royally messed everything up, she would be heartbroken if she lost him just because of this. No matter how deep her feelings for him ran.

All worries melting away into nothing the moment his lips touched hers, after a quick stunned moment. She returned the kiss, giving their intertwined fingers a soft squeeze. Tension soon melting out of her body. This was nice

[discordantweave]

Cal felt Variel’s tension leave her, and all he could do was hum happily, and wonder why it had taken him so damn long. As the kiss came to an end, Cal didn’t pull back more than a few inches, still close enough to continue into another kiss, but wanting to see her expression, her brilliant green eyes… “How long?” he asked softly.

[imthebestofboth]

There was a apart of Variel that mentally was doing a little happy dance, taking a moment after the kiss had been broken to just smile to herself. Her eyes shining with warmth and love, having a sparkle to them almost. Delighted before she flushed, clearing her throat.

“Four or five years? Give or Take?” She mumbled with a soft embarrassed laugh “It has been a thing for quite a while”

[discordantweave]

At that, Cal felt his own ears going red. “Light, I’m an idiot,” he murmured, shaking his head ever so slightly, nose brushing against hers. “I’m so, so sorry it took me this long to realize… All this time we could have had together…”

[imthebestofboth]

“If you are then I am as well” She said softly, giggling and smiling at the brush of nose against nose. Now being the one to shake her head slightly, she squeezed his hand “None of that, we have time now. From right now until forever. No apology needed in the slightest alright? Plus if anyone should be apologizing for that anyway, it should be me, I could have told you at any time and almost did but chickened out.”