Trouble.

Lea Wolf. 28. Owner of Zucker Lügt. Never trust a wolf in sheep's clothing, even if they are serving up tasty chocolate.

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Lea knew what was coming and as soon as she heard the flare, her heart sank. She had just wanted to hand out chocolate and enjoy the company of those around her a little longer. To live life as if it weren’t so fucked up. But she knew the rebels had a mission; a task by the higher ups that had requested the next wave of their grand mission to be taken care of. It didn’t help matters though, that Lea was currently standing like a deer-in-the-headlights. Froze by the actions of her peers; the same peers she was supposed to be helping. Instead, she didn’t move a muscle. Didn’t scream. Didn’t panic. But the frantic thumping of her heart in her ears had been enough to drowned out the screams of the royals and villagers that were surrounding her.

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matthias-meijer​:

It wasn’t his fault. Or maybe it was. All Matthias knew was one minute he was trying to get away from someone throwing paint at him and the next he was running straight into a certain blonde that he hadn’t seen in ages. The prince had been hoping that he wouldn’t see Lea again, not after their little tryst that ended…on not so great terms. But here he was kneeling next to her and checking the boxes she had brought with her to the party to make sure nothing was ruined. “I’m sorry, I was trying to get away from the paint war before someone covered me in it.” He glanced back at the one who had been chasing him and glared slightly before looking back at Lea, cautiously holding the box out to her. “Are you okay?”

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The smack of another human body running into her knocked her off kilter, but seeing who it was that was now apologizing and trying to make sure she was okay, is what took Lea’s breath away. She had been trying desperately to avoid the man standing in front of her, but fate had other plans. And, at first, she was dumbfounded on what to say, once again getting lost in his eyes like the first day she met him at the bookstore in town, “Um, uh...yeah. I’m fine.” Looking down at the boxes of chocolate, she let out a soft sigh, “It’s not about me though. It’s about the chocolate. Don’t want to disappoint the other half with crushed chocolate...” She realized what she had said, good and well knowing that he was a part of that ‘other half’. “Sorry. So a paint war, huh?” She glanced past Matthias to the person who had the glob of neon green paint at the ready.

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margaritaxromanova​:

Despite everything that had been happening lately, Maggie was more than keen to attend the party. It was a nice distraction from everything, besides, it actually made the people in the village happy- and it was all that she needed to know. She was there from the late morning, attending everything could and interacting with everyone she could, even if most of the questions she received were still about the recent events.

Taking a break from such questions, she spotted the blonde with a huge box of chocolate, the sweets catching her attention. “Ooh, is there anything left?”

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It had been quite sometime since Lea had talked to Maggie. In fact, it had felt like a lifetime ago. They had been friends once. Talked of chocolate and many things, but after Matthias had revealed that his heart only ever truly belonged to Margarita, Lea’s perspective on things changed. As much as she didn’t want to hold jealousy or a grudge towards the woman, she couldn’t help it. Matthias had broken down the barrier Lea had built around herself, after losing Tobias, only to have her heart shattered into a million pieces, despite what her own motives had been. And, now, here she faced the woman that would get to call Matthias her own forever.

Play nice, Lea. Play. Nice. “Hey. Um, yeah. Quite a bit actually. I made sure to pack extra since I know how crazy people go over chocolate.” Her smile was sad, and while she tried to mask it, she knew she wasn’t doing a very good job. “It’s been awhile.”

[bob-belcher]

If any of you cross me, I’m gonna kick the testicles clean off your body! Clean off! You’ll look like Ken dolls down there. Because that’s where I’m at right now.

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rebelwithacausesolveig​:

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Solveig was sitting at a table with a glass of wine watching the party. Everyone seemed to be in good spirits, which somehow just made the blonde more angry. Rationally, she knew that everything that was going to happen was necessary. Whatever it took for the cause, right? Still, she’d never felt more like an outsider before. Maybe that was because of her falling out with Matthias, or loosing sentimental items she’d gotten from her daughter, or maybe even because she had to watch the man she fell over herself for be shamelessly charming to people she considered her enemy. Whatever it was, Solveig was perfectly happy to spend the next few hours drinking and waiting for the ball to drop, all while in the back of her mind a small voice told her there was still time to walk away. 

It wasn’t until someone sat down next to her that she was pulled from her thoughts. Glancing over, she shot the woman a curt smile. “Lea. It has been a minute. enjoying the party?”

When word had made it’s way to Lea about what was about to go down with the rebels and the royals, her heart sank. This was the last thing she wanted. She had gotten in with the rebel alliance as a means of protection from the family of the man her heart still longed to be with. Not to destroy lives, and every time she was assigned a new task, her heart broke a little more. But it was a party. It was supposed to be fun, and that’s why she was here. To enjoy herself after all the bullshit that had went down with the avalanche and Matthias and now hearing announcement of his engagement.

Spotting Solveig, she made a beeline for the table with the goal of snagging a seat next to her friend, before anyone else could, “It has, hasn’t. Life hiding out doesn’t look good on a person after a while. I needed some human interaction.” Glancing around at all the people, she looked back to Solveig with some exasperation, “I suppose. Of course, knowing the big announcement with Matthias hasn’t exactly made it the best situation. What about you? Are you having fun?”

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handydandycasper​:

Casper was surprised but delighted when the beach party was announced. Solveig had never mentioned in communications about having days where everyone common and royal alike simply mingled and enjoyed themselves. Although according to others it was something that happened semi-regularly. Either way he was looking forward to a day of relaxation.

As usual though he had acted without thinking and as he took a final dive in the game of beach volleyball he had been participating in, he conceded that he probably should’ve waited until after for his dip in the lake, as opposed to just before it. Looking down as the rest of the team congratulated each other he found that he was coated in a thick layer of sand, attempting to brush it from his legs and bare torso. Only the top layer moved though and he looked up to address the closest figure. “Guess it just means it’s time for another swim. Want to join?”

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Lea hadn’t been at the party too long, but had already felt like an outsider. It’s what hermit life did to you after a while. Everyone she had knew seemed to not be there yet, and instead, she was left to mingle and entertain herself, which was hard when you were in presence of royals. But somehow she managed and had found her way over to the edge of the lake.

Looking out at the water, the young woman let her mind get lost in the small waves lapping against the shore thinking about a lot of things, including Tobias and Matthias. But the words cutting through the silence gave way to her shifting her focus to the man next to her, “Huh?” It took a moment, but it soon registered, “Oh...Oh! Um...” Looking back to see if there was anyone around that she knew first, she finally looked back to Casper with a smile, “You know what? Why not?”

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The debate on whether or not Lea wanted to go to the lake party at the castle was strong. The avalanche had already put her on edge with the chocolate shop nearly being another casualty on the wipeout list as she was just starting to get her life back together. But someone she didn’t want to see, who had just announced his engagement would be there, and the idea of bumping into him seemed to hurt more. Yet, being the town hermit, except when it came to chocolate, was getting old for someone as young as she was, and she deserved some fun too.

With a large box of chocolate in tow, just for those pesky people who were bound to bug her for the one thing she had become really good at, Lea made her way to the lake up on the hill hoping the night would be fun instead of disastrous. 

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william-ferguson‌:

William could think of a number of reasons why he thought it was a terrible idea to allow her to work with him. Of course the number one concern was privacy, right now it was easy to gather all the information he found useful and have idle chit chat that gave him more than the royals could expect. But with Lea there she would no doubt ask questions, be curious as to why he asked what he did. He would have to be more cautious. He nodded in understanding when she explained that she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do. “So chocolate has gotten boring for you, has it?” He teased. 

“I suppose I wouldn’t mind the help, you could work with me here in the village when I see villagers and staff. As for when I’m with royals, I imagine that it may have to be on a case by case basis. I think it will have to be left up to them whether or not they want someone else in the room. Some of them like they’re privacy and may not want anyone but me there. Of course you’ll also have to sign something saying you aren’t going to share any information.” He explained, his smile turning playful after a minute. “And I will only say yes if I get chocolate in exchange.” He joked.

The question had somewhat surprised her. Was he stalling? I mean she had just sprung this on him. It was only fair to give the man sometime to think. If he said no, he said no. And she couldn’t fault him for that. It was a big task taking on someone else, especially when they didn’t completely know how to handle certain things, “Chocolate was never a true desire. Just something to try.” She couldn’t exactly tell him why she had chosen the profession she had. If she were back home, she probably would have been pursing a career in fashion, just as Tobias had hoped she would, “And let’s just put it this way. I’ll probably never want to taste another piece of chocolate in my life after this.” She laughed softly, but the thought of the sweetness was making her gag.

Her heart was beating loudly in her ears, but suddenly stopped when he had agreed to let her join him. His stipulations were more than reasonable, and staying in the village would be more than okay with her. The castle was starting to become a thing of regret anyways. At least for her own private reasons, “You seriously don’t know what this means to me, William. If I didn’t have a boyfriend, I would kiss you right now. And I’m quite alright with staying in the village if that’s what it takes. Lord knows there’s plenty of people here who need your service as well.” She did reach out and give him a strong hug though in appreciation and excitement, “You’ve just earned yourself free chocolate for life, my friend.”

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zoey-zilwick‌:

“It was probably that time of the month–  I’m not my best self when I’m cramping up” The reasoned she’d drummed up flowed out of her without a hitch. Zoey wondering briefly if she’d did a well enough job passing off the lie. Why wouldn’t she when she practiced it all the way on her walk from the castle to the bakery. She smothered her self deprecating smile with the tea cup, taking another sip with a slight nod of her head, the brunette beaming at the compliment. “I do? Thank you! Must be the slight tan I’ve got going.” She showed her arm that was bearing the slightest bit of brown on her complexion “I usually look a bit sickly in the winter.” 

“Well that’s good to hear! Am I ever going to meet this mystery man?” Zoey asked teasingly as she tried to decide which of the three pastries she was going to indulge in first- eager to try someone else’s baking for a change. “Well the royals do love their chocolate so I don’t think that will ever be a problem.” It was almost inevitable when chocolate was an option it was the dessert to go the fastest. 

Lea didn’t question Zoey’s excuse. It was girl code to just let it go whenever those particular words came into play. But she had hoped that she was doing better now, whatever the case. Zoey was one of Lea’s best friends, and someone she genuinely cared about. So much for not getting close to people while she was spending a temporary stay in Khatanga. But she had needed friends in her life. And the small village had turned out to be something that the fates apparently thought was good for her, “You and me both. You’d think we’d be glowing with the way the sun reflects off of the snow, but life’s just not fair is it.” She laughed. “Your tan is nice though. I know what I’m doing when it warms up. I hear there’s a nearby pond. A nice blanket, bikini, and my boy.”

Sitting her glass down, she looked over the pastries on the table, “If I can ever get him to meet any of my friends, yes. But he loves having me all to himself, which I can’t complain considering most of the things we do shouldn’t involve other people...” She cleared her throat and blushed slightly. “Anyways, chocolate making was probably the best choice of a career I could have ever come up with.” She laughed. “Now, Ms. Pastry Chef, which one of these do you recommend. You can have the chocolate one for pretty obvious reasons. Just because I make chocolate doesn’t mean I want to eat 24/7.”

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matthias-meijer‌:

The information had slipped out of his mouth with him not even realizing it and Matthias just shrugged when she mentioned the tiny detail he had given her. He didn’t plan on giving her anymore than that, at least not at the moment. “Stud? Really? That just sounds so weird when directed at me?” He went to laugh but her hand was over his mouth in the next moment, his eyes raising in surprise from the move. The slight shock of her touch continued to course through him when her hand slid down and the Prince let out a sigh with the feeling. If they kept this up she would never get downstairs to her work. 

He didn’t much care though as he leaned down to really kiss her this time, his arm stretching out only to hit something hard under her pillow. He wouldn’t have let his attention stray to far from her lips if it hadn’t been for the clanging sound the object made when it fell to the floor and he pulled away from her kiss to inspect what had fallen. A glint caught his eye before he spotted the dagger displayed on the floor of her bedroom, his eyes narrowing on the object before he looked back to Lea with confusion clouding over. “What’s that for?” He couldn’t help but think it was there for him as thoughts of rebels and the previous kidnappings of his peers started to filter through his mind. His paranoia was usually never as present but fight or flight sort of kicked in when faced with an actual weapon. Sitting up, Matthias looked down at the blonde expectantly, the man wanting answers before he really jumped to conclusions. “What is that, Lea?”

It was fun hearing his reactions to all the pet names she was sending his way, “Really.” She laughed. The next one was going to be something completely ridiculous just to see what he would say. Unfortunately, it never came to pass as she noticed him lowering down to kiss her. How was she ever supposed to get anything done with this man around? He was funny, sweet, had a body like a Greek God, and genuinely cared about her. She never wanted to leave his side. But something soon changed that. Something that she had regretted immediately after it happened.

Hearing the thud on the floor, Lea knew exactly what had happened. She had forgotten to hide the dagger she kept hidden for protection. Her attempts to pull his head back down and kiss him as a distraction failed as he spotted the knife laying on the floor. It was far from ever being meant for him, but she knew he was curious and wanted answers. She would have been too if the situation were reversed, “I...” Before she could speak he had questioned her again with a little more force; her name being the thing to cause her face to change three shades redder, “It’s...I keep it for protection. You never know who might be trying to break in...Don’t you have something like that? A gun or...” Her mind had shifted to something Alexi had told her earlier in the week, but she shrugged it off. Surely Matthias wouldn’t ever lie about anything like that.

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crown-princeofegypt‌:

Amir plastered on his usual polite smile back at the woman. “Edibles?” he questioned before his eyes got a little wide with understanding. A short, soft laugh escaped his lips, a slight shake in his head. “I haven’t tried that in quite a few years.” He jogged a little to catch up with her as she started to walk. “Are you heading to the town?”

She laughed when she saw him realize what she was talking about. It wasn’t that Lea ate them on a regular basis, but it was a nice treat when she wanted to relax, “I know a guy. I probably shouldn’t, but I do.” She wasn’t proud of that fact, but there it was, “And I am. Unfortunately, chocolate truffles aren’t going to make themselves. But company for the walk would be nice, if you’re up for it.” She looked over to him as she continued to move and stuck out her hand, “I’m Lea. I don’t think we’ve met before. I’m the town’s chocolate supplier. It’s a risky business, but someone’s gotta do it.” She couldn’t help but laugh.

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rebelwithacausesolveig‌:

“Well, if you ever need someone to try your internet R&D chocolates, I am always available,” she said with a laugh. Solveig couldn’t help but raise her brows at the other woman’s comment about a boyfriend, looking over to her with a somewhat devious grin. “Boyfriend, eh? Someone you brought to Khatanga with you?” she mused. “I would definitely be happy to loan him one to hold so you can understand just how sexy they can be. A nice elegant re-curve should do the trick.” Solveig thought about the castle for a moment before shrugging her shoulders. “I’m sure if I escorted you in. I’ve seen other townsfolk there, making deliveries and such. Plus, I think they’ve done background checks on everyone that lives her. And I’m a guard, so I’ll just tell the I’ll keep an eye on you. If you are not comfortable there though, we could perhaps find someplace else.”

“I will certainly keep you in mind, my new friend. I’m always looking for taste testers, because I can only stand so much chocolate in a day.” She laughed. Lea knew that after all was said and done in Khatanga, she never wanted to see another piece of chocolate in her life. “And no. We actually met here. In the village at the bookshop in town. My natural clumsiness got the better of me, and he just happened to be there at the time to be my knight-in-shining-armor.” It was definitely like something out of a movie, but Lea couldn’t complain, because she was madly in love with Matthias. “I don’t know what a re-curve is, but if it makes him look hotter than he already is, I say lets go for it! He looks good without a shirt on by the way...” She winked at Solveig as she continued walking. “You know what, I’m up there pretty frequently delivering chocolate, so we can give it a go at the castle. I’m sure the training equipment there is amazing anyways.” It would give her a chance to snoop, at least from a distance.

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alexicervantes‌:

“And now you see my problem.” The boy rolled his eyes slightly at the question, sighing as he couldn’t really lie about it. If he could be called anything it was honest….most of the time. “Some of them do. But I will say I think most of them only ask to put on a show. Why else would they feign interest in a commoner like me?” And that was exactly what he thought. Why would people with such lavish lifestyles give him the time of day unless they were trying to keep up an appearance? They had much better things to do than to be nice to him and sometimes he trusted the ones who put on these acts even less than the ones who showed their true colors. His smile pulled at his lips even more as she mentioned a treat for his family but he softly shook his head at her. “You know you do not have to do that. You will start making us addicted to sweets if you keep it up.” Nodding his head at her, Alexi finished up the dishes and then turned to face her again. “Boyfriend, huh? Anyone I would know?”

Lea could sense Alexi had despised working in the castle. Of course, she also knew what the royals had done to his family, and many other families in town. It wasn’t fair, and while she could see no fault with his feelings of dislike, she also couldn’t find it within herself to judge the people atop the hill, when she had come for her own reasons that weren’t exactly...moral. “Well, my interest in a commoner like both of us, is pure. Otherwise, I wouldn’t give you so many free chocolates from the shop.” She laughed and playfully nudged Alexi on the shoulder, “And I know I don’t, but I want to. Besides, at least, I’ll know for a fact, that you appreciate them.” She didn’t doubt the people spending their money on her chocolate truffles and treats didn’t appreciate them, but Alexi was one of her best friends, and she trusted his opinion more so than others, “Probably not. He’s just some guy from town. You might have seen him around...His name’s Matthias. And, it’s bad Alexi, but I think I’m falling in love with him...You’ll have to meet him sometime.”

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zoey-zilwick‌:

If Zoey could melt right into the spicy cinnamon tea she’d been sipping on- she would. The beverage of comfort seemingly hugging her from the inside. Much needed- especially after the emotionally grueling month she’d just endured. The bitterness of winter lingering far longer than Zoey had hoped though she’d been one or two layers lighter than the last time she ventured out of the castle. Spring trying her darndest to end winter’s extended reign- and it was evident in hint of purple and pink flowers that were peeking their way through the snow. 

Much like Russia Zoey was also in the Spring of her life, having survived her own winter (April). And she could slowly feel  herself blossom- once more- into her form of normal. Whatever that was. Returning (slowly but surely) to her extroverted self. Not just wanting but needing human interaction. Interaction that didn’t require the constant questioning the phrasing of her words as to not offend. A smile spread on her lips as she set her cup down, her hands still warm from clasping it, “okay I know I went awol for like a month so catch me up! What’s new, what did I miss?”

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Life had been good so far. Everything with Matthias was going great, and she felt like a future with him was possible. The shop seemed to be making daily quotas and everything was going off without a hitch. Life seemed almost too good to be true, and Lea often caught herself wondering if something bad was just around the corner. Of course, the question that weighed heavily on her mind these days was if she still wanted to go through with what she had originally came here to do, but that could wait; at least a little longer. Today was a day of friendship, and she wanted to focus her attention on Zoey.

“Yeah, is everything okay? I was starting to get worried. I saw you at the castle a couple of weeks ago, but you didn’t really look like you were in the talking mood.” She hadn’t wanted to bother her friend, so she had just went about her own business. “I didn’t want to bother you, but it’s so good seeing you today. You look good. As for what’s new? I mean, things with Matthias are going great. The shop is actually making money. I can’t really complain.” She took a sip of the Earl Grey Latte she had ordered.

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crown-princeofegypt‌:

Amir stood at the railing off the landing outside the back door, looking out at the gardens now blanketed in snow. Of course he’d gone on plenty of trips to the mountains for skiing and other winter sports, but now he was living in it. He took a deep breath, lighting a cigarette. It was a nasty habit he’d picked up in the last couple weeks.It did, however, help him keep his mind off of why he was in Khataga. So caught up in his thoughts, he did’t notice the other person as they approached. 

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Lea had made a quick castle run. Someone in the castle kitchen had forgotten to order chocolate and the dish for dinner called for a lot of it. Luckily for her, once she arrived back to the shop, it would be closing time, but first she had to get there. Stepping out in the cold air, she noticed a man standing in her path, “You know, smoking’s bad for you right?” She was just messing with him. Lea was sure he had heard all the jokes and quips about what it could do to you, etc. Slipping past him, she stopped on the opposite side of the way the wind was blowing, “Edibles are the way to go. Kush, man. Kush. But you didn’t hear it from me.” She winked at him as she started to walk back to the village.

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rebelwithacausesolveig‌:

“Ooo, the internet is such a great tool,” Solveig agreed, almost giddy about finding a new person as interested in fighting as her. “I’ve used it myself on more than one occasion for things my father did not know.” Solveig couldn’t help but nod enthusiastically at the other girl’s question. Swordsmanship was Solveig’s crowning achievement so far as she was concerned. “I love them, they have a timeless elegance, not to mention blades are very sexy,” she said with a laugh. “I’d love that. I am sure you know many things I do not, and I am always happy to teach for anyone who’d like to listen. The gym in the castle even has the perfect sparring spot.”

“Yes indeed. The internet has gotten me out of a few tight spots before, and don’t tell anyone, but especially when trying to make new things involving chocolate.” She laughed. She hadn’t expected chocolate making to be as challenging as it could be, but somewhere deep inside it had provided her with a distraction and something to focus on, instead of constantly dwelling on the past. “It’s handy. Why not use it.” Uprooting her life and moving around the world had proved to be pretty lonely over time, but the internet had also kept her in contact with her family. At least, until she had come to Khatanga. The privacy and need to keep the royals safe had limited her severely when trying to contact her family. “You know, I definitely see the elegance in them, but I never thought of them as being sexy. I wonder if I could convince my boyfriend to at least hold one...” She pondered for a moment. “But I would be delighted to learn. Do you think they’d let me into the castle to learn weapons training though?” That could be a problem with how tight security often was.