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Elijah Fitz Fitzherbert. radio host; future king of tangletown ❤

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aponilocklear‌:

“Well, I can’t be blamed for that,” Aponi replied teasingly, unable to resist. “My dad always said that I was as sturdy as a tree.” Leaning forward a bit, she did the best she could to shuffle the papers carefully into Fitz’s had, but found it a bit difficult with her non-dominant hand. Luckily, nothing spilled or got mussed in the quick transfer, and once they were both standing up and settled, she was free to give her friend and his rather fair question her undivided attention. “Oh, you know me,” she started with a smile as she flipped her sketchpad and recent creation around to show him as a point of reference. “I was checking over some details and got a lost in thought. In my defense, though, this is the first ever crash I’ve had! That has to count for something, right?”  

“Well, sure, it could count for something if I knew how long you had been walking this way. I mean, if you just started and you already got into a crash, then I’m not sure you’re the best at it.” Fitz teased as he accepted all his papers, not really bothering to get them back in order just yet. He could do that later when he actually had a moment to lay them all out and have time to organize them once again. For now, all that really mattered was that he had all of them again. “Are those thoughts you were lost in open to the public or are they more private Aponi thoughts?”

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littlerileyfitz‌:

“Elijah, hi.” She greeted her brother, quickly leaning in to hug him tightly. She hadn’t seen her brother in a minute. Like she had told Julien, she had expected to talk to them all during the holiday, but things had taken an unexpected turn and she didn’t go home. And then when they were back in school everyone was stressing over finals, it made sense no one had really spoken to anyone at that time. “Thank you. It’s kind of crazy but Adelaide pretty much picked it out. Who would’ve thought I’d ever say that?” It’s not like Adelaide had actually picked it out, but her comments while the girls were in the same store, shopping, helped Riley end up purchasing the gown that she was currently wearing. About to ask Elijah where his girlfriend was, the blonde was halted when he asked her about Luca. “Oh… yeah. We’re kind of together.” It was weird disclosing this information to her brother almost two months after she had started dating Luca, but he didn’t have to know when the two had officially gotten together. “I really like him…” She said, looking over at her date only for a moment. “Have you guys ever talked before? I can introduce you.”

“Really? Wow. I...can’t say I ever really saw that happening...” Whether that blindness to reality was his fault or not, Fitz wasn’t really sure. He couldn’t say that he had been paying the best attention to his siblings lately, and for that he felt guilty, but maybe they had always been keeping things close to their chest? That too was something he could understand. Not that it really mattered, the matter was out there now and Riley seemed happy, which was all he ever really cared about. She seemed really happy and this caused Fitz to smile as he listened to her. 

“I can’t really say I’ve had too many conversations with him, no.” He had seen the boy in passing, sure. He was Aurelie’s best friend after all and he had been close to the girl as well so seeing Luca around had been inevitable, yet he couldn’t remember ever having any significant conversations with him. “Oh, maybe another time. I wouldn’t want to take up time from your date for introductions to the family stuff. I’m sure -well I hope that he will be around for more things and him and I can get to know each other better then.”

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lucytremaine‌:

Lucy was still getting over the fact that Fitz had equated their family situations. It was a comment that she’d taken extreme offense to in the moment (TWO MONTHS AGO), and normally for such a thing she could have kept up the silent treatment for way longer than she had. However, Fitz had always been an exception, and she’d been evolving ever since she’d stepped foot in Auradon, so he’d been able to work his way back into her good graces very quickly. She may have been tiptoeing around him a little ever since to ensure that she was legitimately going to be over it without making it worse, as she was wont to do, but by that point, she was pretty sure that things had officially settled and that she was 100% back in business.

That night was only further cementing that fact in her mind.

“It’s a great thing that I love hearing it,” she grinned in response to his words, raising her glass in  a faux cheers before taking a sip. “But thank you. Of course I am. I can actually feel the drama causing other people’s nights to implode and it is truly thrilling to not be involved in any of it. To just have a nice and normal formal night. And I really, truly mean that.”

“I agree.” He had never really been one for drama, never really being involved in anything enough to attract it beyond the snide comment or two from his radio show, but he saw others who were. It always seemed so stressful and given how stressful formal events were for some people anyways, that just wasn’t a mess that anyone needed. 

“You know me, though. I would always much prefer just having things calm. Only chaotic incitement I enjoy is over the airwaves.” And that was true. Fitz did like to stir the pot a bit when it came to his radio show, but that was really it. Real life outside of the studio could remain calm if it meant that all he had to worry about was not messing up his lead when it came to dancing with Lucy out on the dance floor. 

“Truth be told, before, you know getting with you, I wasn’t really a big fan of these things. They always seemed way too hectic and I never really got any joy out of it.”

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ellegothel‌:

Perhaps it was not the best idea to make a formal introduction to someone she’d never met at a ball… but Elle only had what she’d read in books to go off of, so she was flying a little blind. It probably also wasn’t a great idea to make that person one of the children of the girl her mother had kidnapped and kept locked away in a tower. But. There was no time like the present to try and right the wrongs of yesterday, right?

“Hey,” Elle began once she’d tracked the eldest Fitzherbert down, taking a deep breath before she dove right on in. "I know we haven’t ever spoken before but I figured… you know, big social function. Now would obviously be the right time. I’m Elle. Gothel. And I promise I’m not here to be mean to you or anything, I just wanted to say hi so that you knew I was attending school now.”

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He wasn’t biased towards the VKs. In fact, Fitz would be the first one to tell you that they all deserved a chance there in Auradon and they didn’t deserve the shit that had been placed on them. Yet, Fitz would also be the first one to tell you that he was, in fact, sometimes a bit of a hypocrite. There was something about staring at the product of the villain in your family’s own story that made him tense up. He had known they were there, the name wasn’t exactly common and there hadn’t been much discrimination on what VKs were being brought over for a chance, but there was a difference between knowing they were somewhere in Auradon and actually facing a Gothel right there before him. 

He swallowed hard as he listened to her, holding back a bit of a scoff at the idea that she wasn’t there to be mean to him or anything. This girl didn’t seem like she could be mean even if someone was paying her to do so. For a moment, he just continued to stare at her, the words escaping him as he searched for what would be a proper response. So badly he wanted to tell her that he didn’t care to know she was attending school, that he wanted her to stay out of his and his siblings’ way, but he couldn’t do that, not if he truly believed that the VKs deserved a chance. 

“I see. Alright, so now you’ve told me.”

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For just a second, Fitz thought maybe he was seeing things as he saw Riley with Luca. They were friends well enough, he had known that, but he hadn’t really expected her to attend something like this with him. Then again, it had been a while since he had really sat down with his sister and talked. Just the thought of that made a twinge of guilt run through him as he made his way over to her, clearing his throat slightly to catch her attention. “Riles, hey. You look...awesome.” It was hard, knowing his little sister was growing up, but he was managing. Badly, but he was managing. All in all, Fitz liked to think he was doing well. He hadn’t actually threatened anyone about hurting his little sister so, progress. “So, um, Luca?” @littlerileyfitz​

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It had been a while since he had really hung out with his best friend, Fitz knew that. He also knew that a lot of that was his fault for not actually making the effort. With school, the radio show, Lucy, everything had sort of been traveling past him with the days flying by faster than he could really get a grasp on. And honestly, he hadn’t really been trying to stop them. The days went by and he let them, content in just existing, but that needed to change. If he wanted to keep his friend, though Fitz knew she held no bitterness towards his absence, he needed to make an effort. That was why, the moment he could slip away, Fitz began looking for her, smiling slightly when he saw the familiar colorful hair before him. 

Making his way over, almost running into a few people along the way, Fitz touched her shoulder gently. “Aurélie, good, you’re here. I was kind of worried that you wouldn’t be. Wasn’t sure if this was really Ranger’s type of thing. But you’re here and you look great and it’s been...really long. Way too long honestly.” @aureliefacilier​

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There was never really a moment when he wasn’t in awe of her, but it seemed he was even more so when it came to things like this. She seemed so naturally in control of everything around her, and though Fitz knew that sort of confidence had come at a price, he still couldn’t help but be amazed by it. She had been everything he hadn’t ever realize he needed, everything he had never planned on having in his life. Even if they didn’t always agree perfectly with one another, he felt...lucky. With a soft smile, he approached the girl again, two drinks in his hand. He offered one to her, the smile still clearly on his face as he did so. “I know I’ve already said it and I’ll probably continue saying it for the rest of the evening, but you look beautiful, Lucy. Are you having a good time?” @lucytremaine​

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delphinewinter‌:

“You know, I wasn’t sure you could look so put together.” slipped from Delphine’s lips in a playful manner as she slipped up alongside her date’s twin brother. Turning her attention fully on Fitz she tilted her head a bit. “I guess I can see what draws, my dear Lucy to you.” There was a hint of a grin at the corner of her lips. Honestly, she still found Julien to be the more attractive of the two. But she figured that was just a personal choice. After all, they were identical. “Anyways, are you having fun? Showing my best friend the time of her life I hope.” was added. His connection to Lucy was probably the only reason she went out of her way to talk to him. If he was anyone else, she wouldn’t try as hard… not that she was really trying that hard. But it was far more effort then she afforded to others around them. @justcallmefitz​

It probably wasn’t much of a secret that Fitz wasn’t the biggest fan of these sort of things. Dances, formal parties, all of that just made him feel out of place, and not just because of the outfits. Still, when necessary, he did find himself able to dress up on occasion and tonight seemed to be one of those occasions. While he hadn’t exactly been expecting to run into his brother’s new...girlfriend -was that what they were, maybe, he would have to ask Jules later - he wasn’t opposed to her company either. Giving her a quick look over, Fitz smiled and nodded in her direction. “You look nice as well, Delphine. We are having fun, yes. Lucy always does...amazing at these sort of things, honestly. She looks amazing, always, she’s dynamic. Pretty sure she’s the one who should have been born with a crown, not me. What about you? I...presume you’re here with my brother?”

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text message ✉️ fitz

SMEE: Family doesn't mean spending time together.

SMEE: Especially extended family.

FITZ: That's...kinda sad dude.

FITZ: Do you...have family?

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texts - fitz & finn

Finn: BRO!!!! DUDE!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!

Finn: okay okay so i've got a plan. I want to ask her to the ball, right? You're her best friend, what's a totally echo friendly way I can ask her to this thing.

Fitz: First, see if she's going. Then see if she has a date.

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texts - fitz & aurélie

AURÈLIE: I know you wouldn't because you're wonderful and a good friend.

FITZ: Of course. You know I care about you.

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texts - fitz & lucy

LUCY: I will be.

LUCY: I still want him to like me, obviously.

LUCY: But, y'know, I'll just remind him that actions have consequences.

FITZ: And that's fair.

FITZ: Also, babe, my family loves you.

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texts - fitz & tatiana

TATIANA: Whatever Fitz, if you aren't going to put your bias aside, you really won't be of any help.

TATIANA: I'm not saying it IS her, but if it is, then what?

FITZ: If it were actually PROVEN that it was her then that would be different. I'm not gonna start wildly pointing fingers at people though!

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texts - fitz & aurélie

AURÈLIE: Of course Tati would think that she is better at figuring out who did it then Fairy Godmother.

AURÈLIE: From what I have heard. It was probably either an enchantment, which requires an actual spell. Or it was a potion, which anyone with a basic knowledge of alchemy and the ability to get their hands on magical plants could cook up.

AURÈLIE: I don't have that kind of connection here on the mainland. And the plants that I do keep are like lavender, chamomile, and a few other homeopathic herbs.

Aurèlie: Also, I gain absolutely nothing from getting greek row disbanded. Maybe they should be looking at someone who has a grudge against the Greek System. Or maybe someone trying to frame VKs.

FITZ: I know. For the record I've never thought you had anything to do with it.

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texts - fitz & aurélie

AURÈLIE: Who is saying I'm a suspect?

AURÈLIE: Last I checked I'm not the only magic-user.

FITZ: ...Tatiana.

FITZ: I know you're not.

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texts - fitz & tatiana

TATIANA: Exactly, so am I. Can you say that you trust me, Fitz?

FITZ: I don't KNOW you. I know her though.

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texts - fitz & tatiana

TATIANA: She's from the Isle, Fitz. Trusting her probably isn't the smartest thing to do.

TATIANA: Someone might've used her to do it, paid her, something along those lines. I'm not saying it WAS her, but you can't rule out a very STRONG possibility she had a hand in it somewhere.

FITZ: So are you. A LOT of people I care about are from the Isle so like, not really a compelling argument there.