Liar, liar

Kalen + 507 + Cambion Theres a monster in this one.

[josephnelson]

She tensed her jaw at his words, bringing her drink to her lips as she tried to act as though she didn’t care about his calling it “quaint.” “Why?” She asked tilting her head towards him. “Been stalking me?” She kept her drink held up, trying to drown out his familiar scent with alcohol.

[kalen-caxton]

Kalen tried not to smile like a school-boy. He could have read Elizabeth’s emotions even without the boost his bloodlines gave him. She was almost an open book. “More like I was looking for a place to stay.” He shrugged, and took another drink. “But you can flatter yourself all you’d like.” 

[felix-demars-deactivated2016122]

“Felix. Felix DeMars, it’s a pleasure to meet ya.” He said shaking the other mans hand. Lifting his small glass to his lips to take a drink, Felix’s brow furrowed as another question came to mind. “So, I’m curious, is the stuff hard to come by? Or is it something that’s readily available. Like, I saw this video online where you’ve got this big tower thing that you have to use to like, ‘brew’ the stuff before you drink it.” 

[kalen-caxton]

Kalen shrugged, “I can’t remember if it’s still legal in the states.” Sure, he could decide to whip up a home brew, but when you know a guy who knows a guy, whats the point? “You can’t buy it at the liquor store, that’s for sure. But there are always people out there who remember how to have fun and are willing to sell.” 

[josephnelson]

Her eyes faltered and she glanced down quick, moving her view from his face to take him in fully. “And you just happened to end up admiring the views here?” She scoffed, her stony look returning. Her brow quirked up ever so slightly at his question, her hand gripping the bar as she turned herself back towards it. “Why would I? Do what you like.” She said, waiving her free hand in the air dismissively. 

[kalen-caxton]

“All happenstance,” He said, smiling. Conversations with Elizabeth could be mind games; cat-like, which was exactly why they were interesting. Something to occupy his mind; something with consequences. “I heard that you run an inn,” he commented, his tone pleasant. “How quaint.” 

[garciaxbeth-blog]

Ellie nod her head. “More like it, now how do you like your brandy?” She asked, hands ready to add anything he preferred. 

[kalen-caxton]

“Any XO Cognac?” He asked, resting his elbows on the bar. He wondered how long the bartender had been working her; how much she knew about her spirits. “Lets be real, though. Liquor is liquor.” 

[miranahernandez-blog]

Gina scrunched her nose, turning to him. “I guess that depends on how many you’ve had, I am on my third.” She said, bringing the drink to her lips. 

[kalen-caxton]

Kalen arched his eyebrow, surprised. “Aha,” he said, taking a drink. “Drinking to get drunk, then? Why- something to distract yourself from?” 

[kalen-caxton]

  felix-demars:

“Absinthe? That’s an actual thing?” Felix questioned, getting a bit to excited. Leaving his seat, he slid over beside the man, so he wasn’t speaking so loud. “So, do things actually turn green? And do you see little fairies everywhere? I think out of all the liquor I’ve heard of, that’s the one I really want to try.” Looking down at his drink, Felix chuckled. “If I’m going to give up Miss. Temple, then I’d do it for absinthe.” 

“Used to be everywhere,” Kalen mused, feeling like some cliche old man as he recounted the good ol’ days. “It fucks you up, that’s for sure. Little fairies, melting walls- the whole shebang.” He chuckled, nodding his head. It was oddly nice to see the kid excited about the idea. “Tell you what, if I get my hands on some, I’ll let you know.” He paused for a second, and then stuck out his hand. “Kalen; its a pleasure.” 

[kalen-caxton]

..farrow-alex:

‘I wouldn’t normally point it out, but walking down a dark alley is a terrible cliche, isn’t it? Who knows what creatures lurk around at night.’ Alex teased as he emerged in front of them.

Originally posted by elizabetolsen

Kalen looked up from the steps, not entirely surprised to see a man appear. “Can’t let a few monsters get in the way of my midnight stroll,” he said, his tone obviously bored. “But if you’re afraid, I’m willing to escort you out.” Walking past the man, Kalen wondered if he needed to brace himself. Being jumped by one man wouldn’t be a challenge, but he was right- Kalen needed to be aware of the things that went bump in the night. 

[felix-demars-deactivated2016122]

“Well, I don’t come to bars that often, so I don’t know much about bar time etiquette.” Taking a sip of his very sugary drink, Felix chuckled lightly. “So all you ever drink is brandy? Ever try and venture out maybe try whiskey? Or some of that cake flavored crap.” 

[kalen-caxton]

“That’s an easily fixed problem,” Kalen noted. “I’ve tried everything at least once. Top three? Brandy, rum and absinthe,” he mused, and then pointed at the kid’s drink. “And what about you? Ever take a break from Miss Temple?” 

[josephnelson]

Her elbow rest against the bar, her fingertips trailing over the wood as she watched him, a tight smile appearing on her lips at his question. “When you show up out of the blue, how could I not?” She said, holding back the urge to roll her eyes. “Why are you here?” She repeated herself, her nails digging into the wood now. 

[kalen-caxton]

The bartender placed Kalen’s drink down on the counter, but Kalen ignored it. Seeing Elizabeth like this was strange; the years coming back to him in waves. When they were younger, he’d thought of himself as the stronger one between them, but time had proven him wrong. “I thought I’d admire the scenery,” he replied, finally picking up his drink. “Do you have a...” he paused, taking a sip of his brandy, watching her. “problem with that?” 

[miranahernandez-blog]

Gina clutched her drink, too busy daydreaming to noticed the man sit next to her at first, her sisters sudden reappearance bringing up old memories. When he spoke, it jolted her from her thoughts, her body flinching subconsciously. “You look happy.” She observed.

[kalen-caxton]

Kalen turned towards the sound of the girls talking, and he half-shrugged. “Always happy to drink,” he explained, noting that she didn’t seem to be in the same boat. “Is that a mutual thing, or am I just a budding alcoholic?” He joked, taking his seat. 

[felix-demars-deactivated2016122]

“Oh really? If that’s the case, then I suppose I’m not off the teat quite yet. I’ve never quite liked brandy. It must be an acquired taste.”

[kalen-caxton]

“Don’t think that’s something most people boast in a bar,” Kalen said, taking another drink with a wink. “It is-- sometimes it was the only thing around,” he remembered, “so I got used to it pretty quick.” 

[josephnelson]

Elizabeth brought her glass to her lips, stopping when she smelled him, his voice only confirming what she knew. She took a deep breath, careful to lower her glass back to the bar without breaking it. “Kalen.” She said simply, turning on her stool and crossing one leg over the other. “What are you doing here?”

[kalen-caxton]

His eyes found Elizabeth the second she moved, annoyed with himself for not noticing her sooner; or paying attention. Speak- or rather, think of the devil, and she shall appear. Kalen mused, looking for even the slightest change to her young face. “What, not happy to see me?” He asked, ignoring her question with practiced ease. 

[garciaxbeth-blog]

“Is there a ‘please’ somewhere in there?” Ellie asked, her hand on a glass, ready to pour his drink.

[kalen-caxton]

Kalen turned back to the bar, surprised. “Uh- Sorry, love. Forgot my manners.” He grinned sheepishly, and made a mental note to trip her at the end of the night. “Please, and thank you.”

[felix-demars-deactivated2016122]

“Well, I’d venture most of things behind this bar are stronger than what I’ve got.” He said lifting his glass to shake it a little. “So,you grew up just drinking brandy? What did your mother put it in your baby bottle?”

[kalen-caxton]

Kalen’s eyebrow raised, “Who ever said anything about a baby bottle?” The bartender gave him his drink, and Kalen took a sip, still looking at the kid. “Once you’re off the teat you’re ready for brandy,” he joked, though his voice wasn’t comical. 

[felix-demars-deactivated2016122]

Felix didn’t frequent bars very often. And even when he did, he didn’t drink. So, sitting at the bar, sipping on a Shirely Temple, that he requested the barman say was some sort of actual drink, his attention went to the brute of a man who sat down a few stools away. “Is brandy any good?” He questioned. 

[kalen-caxton]

Kalen looked up from the bar top, glancing over at the young man who spoke to him. “’Dunno,” he answered with a lazy smile. “I grew up with it, so I’m biased.” Kalen noticed the boy’s drink and added, “It’s a lil’ stronger than what you’ve got there.” He was a bit surprised to see someone at the dive who wasn’t drinking to get drunk, but Kalen shook it off. More power to them. 

[kalen-caxton]

Bringing his truck to a stop Kalen cut his engine, and then paused for half a second before kicking the truck door open with his foot. He wasn’t in the mood for anything but drinking, so he’d come to the right place. Kalen lumbered into Casa’s, ignoring the scenery and finding the closest open bar stool. “Brandy,” he ordered the bar tender, holding up four fingers. Satisfied, Kalen took a quick look around. He didn’t know how he felt about being back in town, but knew there were some faces he’d like to avoid.