casus belli.

an act or situation provoking war. maeve byrne attorney cooper walker owner of walker ranch

[lawunabiding]

𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. penned by emily, dependant for oxbowridgehq.

𝐦𝐚𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐲𝐫𝐧𝐞 attorney ; thirty-four ; byrne alliance biography . pinterest . muse . connections .

𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫 ranch owner ; forty ; head of walker alliance biography . pinterest . muse . connections .

[hunnam]

Scott Eastwood 1992 (2022)

[lawunabiding]

at wild horses

In his forty years, Cooper Walker had never had such a bad headache. His father was in a coma - and foul play was likely. His investigation had turned up little concrete evidence, but that didn't stop him from riling up the Cowboys against those Bryne scum. Just because he couldn't prove it, didn't mean that Declan wasn't responsible for the accident. Cooper knew he was, and he wouldn't rest until justice was served.

All his words of hurt and anger led the cowboys to take matters into their own hands. Lady Luck was typically off limits to the Cowboys, but damn it, they caused the brawl of a lifetime in that casino. He was proud of his people. They never wasted an opportunity - just as he taught them. It wasn't his call, but it was only a matter of time before Cooper would've initiated a war himself.

He rubbed his temples as he sat at the bar, nursing cheap bourbon and avoiding eye contact from the rest of the patrons. His aura gave off a 'not in the mood, don't fuck with me' vibe, and no one dared disturb him. Until some brave soul decided to test Cooper's limits.

"Seems like you don't know how to take a fucking hint," he snarled.

[lawunabiding]

M A E V E byrne's pets

➻ four year old border collie / pit bull mix named lincoln. ➻ eight year old papillon mix named ruth bader ginsbyrne.

[lawunabiding]

outside aroma mocha

there was frost on the ground and a chill in the air, but it didn't phase maeve in the slightest. as long as it was above freezing, it was warm enough to be outside. ( it helped that aroma mocha had heaters placed among their outdoor seating. )

maeve was seated at a table with lincoln at her feet and ruth in her lap, both wearing one of their many coats to stay warm in the cold weather. she absentmindedly pet ruth, her fingers toying with the fabric of the sweater, as she read through a new case file with furrowed brows. always working, even outside of the office, even on a weekend.

" oh, you can sit if you want. they're friendly. " maeve's gaze flicked up without really seeing the person, then immediately turned her attention back to the the file.

[chvrlesmelton]

ALY MICHALKA With Love From (2022)

[lawunabiding]

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[lawunabiding]

outside aroma mocha

there was frost on the ground and a chill in the air, but it didn't phase maeve in the slightest. as long as it was above freezing, it was warm enough to be outside. ( it helped that aroma mocha had heaters placed among their outdoor seating. )

maeve was seated at a table with lincoln at her feet and ruth in her lap, both wearing one of their many coats to stay warm in the cold weather. she absentmindedly pet ruth, her fingers toying with the fabric of the sweater, as she read through a new case file with furrowed brows. always working, even outside of the office, even on a weekend.

" oh, you can sit if you want. they're friendly. " maeve's gaze flicked up without really seeing the person, then immediately turned her attention back to the the file.

[lawunabiding]

M A E V E byrne's pets

➻ four year old border collie / pit bull mix named lincoln. ➻ eight year old papillon mix named ruth bader ginsbyrne.

[lawunabiding]

@tequilamockingbyrne

the byrne women were forces to be reckoned with - maeve with her litigation, shay with her business acumen. they were just very, very different people. maeve was positive shay always asked to meet at the bunny buckle just to watch her sister squirm. she wasn’t a prude by any means, but maeve wasn’t quite as confident with herself as shay’s performers were. " when you said you wanted to spend time together, i thought you meant watching a movie and drinking some wine. maybe we could even play at monopoly and i'd let you cheat without saying anything. " maeve darted out of the way when a drunk customer got a little too close to her, mistaking her as someone employed there. " but you know that i...i just don't...hey where are you going?! "

[cowboy-tumbleweed]

Closed starter: @lawunabiding Location: Corey's House

"Thanks for doin' this," Corey said, looking up from their self-assigned task of putting together a tray of chips and dips. Once upon a time, the idea of asking a Byrne for help would've made Corey want to scratch out their own eyes, but somehow, Maeve had wormed her way in, made herself a trusted ally and confidante. When Corey had needed help changing the name and gender marker on all their documents and IDs, Maeve hadn't hesitated to make sure it happened, and quickly.

Corey should've figured some day, it would be Maeve they asked for help with the legalities involved of wrapping up their mom's estate. "I've never fuckin' applied for probate or whatever they call it. All this legal bullshit makes my head spin. You want a beer or anything?" Corey asked, munching on a chip. They carried a tray of various snack foods over to the coffee table, setting it down. "Also, on a scale of one to ten, how bad would you hate me if I was hanging out with Elle again?"

[lawunabiding]

" of course. it's nice to get a break from all of declan's headaches. and to help with yours. " maeve was seated on the floor, legs tucked beneath her, surrounded by meticulously organized piles of documents. the paper she was currently inspecting was an old medical bill with a massive balance that she was positive corey wouldn't be liable to pay on behalf of their mother. she worried her lip between her teeth as she scribbled notes in the margins that only she would be able to read later on. " the legal bullshit made my head spin until i was hundreds of thousands in on scholarships and loans. that's why you pay me the big bucks. " ( big bucks refers to the tray of snacks being carried over. )

" how about wine? " after a beat, she added, " you don't even have wine, do you? " corey's last statement, thrown away as if it was completely unimportant, finally got maeve to drop the paperwork and turn her face up with a narrowed gaze. " i'd say ten, but i believe there's always room to get worse. so, nine. "

[gvnshy]

OPEN: everyone LOCATION: last call

❝This is my go away face,❞ Sawyer said sourly as someone sat next to her. Maybe coming to a bar when being in such a mood was not the best idea but then again, she wanted to drink and not do it entirely alone. As long as no one offered her sympathy or asked her any sort of questions. ❝If you insist on being there, you could at least pay the next round.❞

[lawunabiding]

" your face always says ' go away ' , " maeve dismissed easily. whatever inspired her to sit beside the bitter walker was lost to her. maybe she understood sitting alone at a bar, wishing that you weren't. " wow, i didn't realize you were so cheap. " regardless of her biting comment, maeve called the bartender over and ordered them a both a drink and a shot. " cheers. "

[amyccarrow]

who: open

where: Wild Horses Bar

It had been a quiet night, so quiet that Logan had basically been on his own for the past hour. He had wiped down every table, scrubbed all the corners they didn't normally get to, and was now hunched over the bar, drink and a meal in front of him

He didn't look up at the sound of the door swinging open behind him, far more interested in his feed and his beer.

"Bar closes in 5 minutes." He told them, "I've already packed up the till, but I'll pour you a free one if you give me some company." Finishing up his plate, he turned to face the latecomer, "that means pretending I'm interesting until I've finished closing the place up."

[lawunabiding]

if the clovers were unwelcome at wild horses, then the brynes themselves were strictly forbidden. yet another unspoken truth that hovered over oxbow ridge. how shocking it would be if anyone watched maeve bryne effortlessly enter the cowboy watering hole late into the night? how many would await the fallout of such a reckless action? the thought made her roll her eyes.

maeve slid into the seat beside logan, resting her chin atop her palm. " i never thought i'd get a free drink poured by logan walker himself, " she teased. it wasn't frequent that she entered enemy territory like this, but she was thirsty and the light was on. part of her - most of her - hoped that it was olivia closing up. she thought maybe they could sit and talk like they were seventeen again, but that frivolous idea vanished quickly when she was faced with the other walker instead. her thirst remained, though, and she wasn't about to turn down a free drink.

[faintcfheart]

MAEVE'S OFFICE / FT. MAEVE ( @lawunabiding )

"Knock, knock," Bea said as she stood in the doorway of Maeve's office. There was take-out in her hands, nothing too much, coffees and pastries that she had just bought from the Aroma Mocha. Ever since she got to know the other woman, she learned that eating on a schedule was not something she always did. Bea had an appointment in the neighbourhood and took the afternoon off. Visiting Maeve had been a spur of the moment thing. "Are you too busy for a quick coffee? I can leave it here if you are."

[lawunabiding]

time had gotten away from maeve, as it often did. it seemed to run circles around her, ticking away in seconds and minutes while she remained chained to her desk buried under piles of paperwork. it wasn't all declan's dirty work, only most of it fell into that file. her stomach announced its hunger the moment bea appeared in her doorway. " if you weren't married, i'd kiss you. " maeve stood and accepted the gift greedily. " actually, i still might. "

[kercsene]

AROMA MOCHA / FT. MAEVE ( @lawunabiding )

Morning coffee in last night's clothes was not unusual for the woman, not that anyone would know. Olivia often looked sort of disheveled to begin with. The coffee she was in line for was much needed, last night's mistakes weighing heavily on her. The goal was coffee on her way home than a shower and prepare things for work. Spotting Maeve, the woman cursed under her breath. Her former best friend felt so far from her now, with everything Olivia did and the time between them. Even now, there was still something inside of her that woke up when she saw the other woman around town, the urge to run to her. Maeve had been the sister she never had, a bond ever closer than most of her own family. But when she left town and ghosted everyone, she did that to Maeve too. Collateral damage of her own actions. "Popular spot today," she said as casually as possible once the other has spotted her. "Just can't get as good at home, right?"

[lawunabiding]

maeve became accustomed to her routine of short nights and long days, buried underneath paperwork and someone else’s mess. coffee - more specifically, caffeine - was the only thing holding her together. still, her hair fell in effortless waves down her back and her makeup was expertly applied. first impressions are everything when it comes to the judicial world, so no matter how exhausted she may have been, she was sure that no one would tell. her attention was occupied by the many messages on her phone, but when she lifted her head, there was already a lingering gaze on her. olivia. it had been fifteen years now since she’d broken liam’s heart, and maeve struggled to forgive her. it was selfish to think, but olivia had broken maeve’s heart too. they were best friends, practically sisters, and they’d never had so much as a goodbye. now they were hardly acquaintances, exchanging polite pleasantries in a coffee shop. “ right, ” maeve agreed curtly with a taut smile. she pushed down the urge to embrace her warmly, to invite her to sit for some conversation. they were not the same people they were at nineteen. “ how have you been doing? i know you don’t exactly have warm, fuzzy feelings for him, but i’m sure it’s difficult with your uncle’s…situation. ”

[succescion]

Succession Season 3, Episode 9

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ALY MICHALKA With Love From (2022)