* WOMAN / WARRIOR

indie / priv. detective oc - loved by Esti

[justiceupheld-blog]

She eyes the other, eyebrow arched in a manner that could be described as bored. “I don’t care.”

[justiceupheld-blog]

aesthetic: val protecting your muse even though they’re probably stronger and have powers

[justiceupheld-blog]

icarusraised:

behind the helmet, he watched her carefully as she moved. this was the job and both of them knew that; but he still worried. “ y’know, i might have some advil in one of these pockets - if you need it. ” some lessons could never be unlearned. a robin was prepared for ANYTHING.

as she explained the short and sweet details of the case, he let out a soft laugh at her idea of fun. “ the empire’s really movin’ up in things. first regular crime, now MAGIC?? the catholic street rat in me would NEVER miss this opportunity. and i’ve got some experience with magic. you got a lead?? ”

val takes a breather, and laughs -- nodding with a hiss. “Yeah, give me a few seconds to breath, Red. &&. don’t need the advil, senses might get dulled.” After those few precious seconds taken to reorient herself, the detective straightened &&. rolled her shoulders, ignoring the twinge of pain that radiated throughout her body.

“Yeah, group that wants to bring this guy called Darkseid into our world.” Gaze flickers from the unconscious bodies to the vigilante, curious. “So, heard the world Apokolips before?”

[justiceupheld-blog]

‘ I don’t care if you’re the city’s self-proclaimed guardian. Get out of here before I arrest you for obstruction of justice. ‘

[justiceupheld-blog]

Aight. Get your pants ready, I’m gonna be here tonight.

[justiceupheld-blog]

Icb Val is in Flash Volume. 4 reverse. Icb it at all.

[devourfrombeneath]

I keep my spirits up with a different motivational background every day.

[justiceupheld-blog]

gentlemanofthedarklands:

“Of course. I had no intention of stealing what is clearly an object of great value to you. That said, you should fix the clasp; metal like this tends to bend slightly over years of wear.” He offered the item back to her, his other hand on his cane, appearing every bit the victorian gentleman he was. “Hopefully, its loss did not cause you too much distress; but it was clear that it was you that lost it.” 

any draconic anger that THREATENED to arise simmered down until she’s calm enough to take a breath &&. offer a tight smile. Kindness did not come to her easy and it shows in the way she hesitated, uneasy and waiting to see if there was a catch. 

after all, the world was not KIND to her, so why should she? Val took the watch, inspecting the clasp with a light frown. “I... Thank you. Sorry for the assumption.” A shrug. “It holds a lot of sentimental value for me, so I was somewhat distressed. But you saved it.”

[justiceupheld-blog]

im 300% sure that Val could choke you with her thighs

[justiceupheld-blog]

mosteffectiveagent:

         ❝ — Of course. ❞ Better luck next time, perhaps.

her gaze is almost venomous, narrowing into tight slits that is reminiscent of a snake. Ruby lips press together, as Val tipped her chin up. “Well-practiced. I almost didn’t catch you. You must be a seasoned pick-pocket, hm?”

[justiceupheld-blog]

“If you know what’s good for you -- give that back.”

[gentlemanofthedarklands-blog]

@justiceupheld

“Pardon the intrusion, but I believe your out of your depth here.” Though before she could react or comment, shadows enveloped her,. and the entire room, which included the men she was probably trying to apprehend. Men who were now screaming in abject terror before their screams were cut off. Then, silence. 

The shadows receded, leaving just the two of them, and the unconscious but terror stricken men. “And there we have it. Really, dislike of the law is no excuse for beastliness.” 

[justiceupheld-blog]

when shadows envelop her form, it’s HARD for Valencia to choke back the fear – the sudden helplessness that has her gripping the padded hilt of her baton more firmly. Blood roared in her ears, the screams slicing through the haze of NOISE in her head. &&. when the shadows finally recede, it takes almost all of her willpower and stubbornness to not fall to her knees.

but the detective noted the shakiness in her voice, the steeliness of her own gaze not matched within the cadences of syllables. Corner of her mouth twitched – displeasure &&. Val has the urge to scowl at the gentleman for helping her when she didn’t need it.

          pride will always be her downfall.

as she went to work to cuffing the apprehended individuals, Val paused &&. offered a nod. “The help wasn’t necessary. I could’ve handled it; you could’ve gotten hurt.”

[afabhysteria]

it’s so funny to me that stoicism is largely seen as a very male and ‘macho’ virtue.  being stoic and tight-lipped regarding one’s own suffering is one of the most womanly qualities i could possibly think of, and by far one of the least male.

[itslatingirl]

[hustlerose]

the more knives you have the more valid you are 

[plantwitch]

she’s distant! she’s incoherent! she’s sensitive! she uses escapism as a coping mechanism! she’s me!!!

[stormliveblogs]

You’re angry. Good. Anger can save you when everything else is gone.

Vivienne de Fer (via stormliveblogs)