I GET A LITTLE BIT STRONGER

Lindy Cabrera • 28 • werewolf Texarkana/Nashville/Hollow Grove

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chasehastings‌:

It had been an accident that led to him triggering his own curse, a mistake that he’d regretted every day since it happened. Knowing minutes after it was done exactly what the next coming months would led to and be the setup for the rest of his life as a wolf. He only cycled through the memories once  as she recounted her story - now wasn’t the time to think about himself, not when he’d dealt with the change so many times over. At her second wave of tears waved, he soothingly ran a hand up and down her back. “Shh, shh, it’ll be alright. We’ll find you more support and I’m not going anywhere.”

“Accidents happen, Lin. Unfortunately, for you and I both, it set something in motion we couldn’t stop or take back.” He pulled back slightly to look her in the eyes, his hands still on her arms. “In this town, you’ll learn there are plenty of folks who didn’t meant to kill somebody but did and ended up in the same predicament. It’s a common theme actually but coming here was probably the best thing.” There were so many people in Hollow Grove alone who wouldn’t shy away from sharing their stories or ways to handle things better - as much support as he’d found in Nashville after settling, it’d never compare to the support of the Greyson pack. “Wait…did you handle your first shift all alone?”

For the first time since the night she'd triggered her curse, Lindy felt safe. Maybe it was the fact that there was a bit of her former life there with her, holding her or maybe it was finally someone telling her that it would be alright. She didn't dwell on it too much, instead nodding and giving Chase a grateful look when he told her there would be support. Something she'd never gone looking for before, but needed as much as air now. She might have been a lone wolf while human, but ironically she couldn't do it as an actual wolf. 

She didn't know if his words were terrifying or reassuring. Plenty of folks might not have meant to kill anyone, but he didn't say that not all of the triggered wolves had had innocent intentions. It was a worry she'd have to set aside for now, and revisit when she had the luxury of picking and choosing how she got help. She looked at him fully when he asked if she'd shifted alone. "I thought locking myself in my apartment would be okay. You always seemed okay around the full moon... And my parents were always off on some drug fuel vacation when it came time to that. I had no idea. I woke up in an alley covered in garbage and who knows what else... my apartment was wrecked to hell and the news was talking about a wolf loose downtown... that's when I left. I knew I couldn't handle this on my own."

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emsawycr‌:

Emma glanced up at the voice and offered a smile automatically in reaction, and she turned her back as the other wolf called for a time out. She grabbed her water bottle, taking a long drink before she answered, “Little of both.” she admitted, “… just, it hit me how much I know fuck all about fighting without my magic. Or wolf powers. I’ve always had something.”

"You got me beat there, though. I can't control the wolf and as a human... well... I was always better at talking my way out of a situation." Or talking herself into a verbal brawl if it involved her short temper and a boyfriend. As much as Lindy's mouth could get her out of trouble, it could also get her into it. "I've been thinking about carrying a weapon at all times since... you know." She gave a shrug as if to lessen the seriousness of the ball, even though they both knew it had been a very serious matter. Sometimes it just wasn't something that needed saying. "Maybe when you're a black belt you can teach me some moves. A kick here, a jab there."

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teoxsigurdsson‌:

“Hey-” Teo reached for the girl as she jumped, in case she would end up falling back from the surprise. It wouldn’t have been the first time- yet, by some miracle, she managed to hold up, much to his relief. “You good? Sorry, again. Clearly, I have a tendency to just sneak up on people. Must be the lack of huffing and puffing.” Teo joked lightly, in hopes that it would calm the stressed woman down.

"I'm fine," Lindy said, offering a smile and trying to brush away the automatic need to stand back and out of his reach. She hadn't been able to settle her nerves since the ball. She was on edge constantly, waiting for another attack and wondering if it would be too much of a hassle to find somewhere else to live. But thoughts of her first shift in Nashville always stopped her from leaving that hotel room for good. When he mentioned not huffing and puffing her let her wolf senses take over for a moment, picking up the earthy and musky scent that she'd identified as vampire. "I'm sure that doesn't help," she said in agreement. "Also the fact that we're all walking exposed nerves right now."

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teoxsigurdsson‌:

Working out, while unnecessary to the man, still kept him focused. And, after the events of the painfully recent night, he needed focus to be able to get back to work. All of it was just too much. While he hadn’t been there when it happened, it reminded him too much of Summerdale. It reminded him too much of what he had lost. So, while the action itself was absolutely redundant, Teo still found himself jogging.  He had been going at it for a few hours now, switching it up every once in a while, hardly, if at all, breaking a sweat. Only at the park, however, during a seemingly warm day, he nearly ran into someone, avoiding them by mere inches. “Sorry-” Teo brushed it off, keeping himself moving, not willing to loose the momentum. “-didn’t really saw you there.”

Lindy found that she enjoyed the park most in town at the moment. It was nice to sit and enjoy her many snacks, while slowly looking for work in town. It also gave her a chance to people watch, which was what she intended to do as she made her way to her favorite bench. She was digging around in her bag for her bottle of water when she heard someone closer than she was used to and jumped back, senses going on high alert. "Shit," she muttered, allowing her heart to slow before speaking again. "Sorry I guess I didn't really see you either. For someone so large, you don't make much noise until you're like... right on someone."

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rosabellemoretti‌:

A smile spread on Rosa’s lips as she made herself comfortable on the blanket she had laid out on the grass. Though fully aware of what had gone down at the ball, she chose to ignore it, at least for the moment. Tried to shut down and out the fear she felt over the situation, just as she shut out any other emotion she had that wasn’t contentment. it was just easier to live that way, when you couldn’t feel too much. Her brothers had taken a different approach so she had left them in the house, bottle of wine, package of cookies, and blanket in hand as she made her way to the park. Despite the disaster, the sun was still shining and she intended to make the most of it. 

She had just opened the bottle of wine and was beginning to take her first sip when her eyes met another. Rosabelle took her long sip before offering a friendly smile. “What can I say? It’s never too early in the day for some wine. Care to join me?” she asked. This was easy for her, pretending that everything was fine. It was her preferred way to be.

Lindy couldn't help but head over, curious as to why someone was setting up a picnic when it was still rather chilly out. Then again she wasn't good with cold as a human. Now she ran hot constantly and enjoyed the cooler weather for it's ability to even her temperature out. She approached and was immediately greeted by way of being offered a drink. "No thanks, just came over because it's not every day you see someone picnicking in 50-degree weather. Getting it out of the way now, before it's too hot to sit around outside?"

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emsawycr‌:

The main thing that had she had taken from the chaos of Blood Moon was that she needed to be prepared to fight, at least be prepared quicker then she was. She’d already begun training when she turned, but now she was stepping it up in response to the Clave attack. She wanted to be ready to protect her family, and she knew she couldn’t rely on her abilities. They’d been so vulnerable on the Blood Moon, and she’d been unable to defend herself if she’d been attacked. The other plus side to training harder? She didn’t think about Madge. She swung at her opponent, a huff leaving her lips as she straightened. “Again.”

Lindy had given up her jog on the treadmill and moved to the weight area when she caught sight of Emma in a pretty intense spar with another wolf. She was unrelenting in her need to keep on top and when she looked like she'd call it, she simply asked for more. It looked like the other wolf had had enough and he bowed out, leaving Emma on the mat. 

Lindy made her way over and stood at the edge of the mat, giving a small wave to Emma. "Hey, stranger. Planning on joining MMA sometime soon or just working out a lot of aggression on poor unsuspecting people?"

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lincolnrossi‌:

“Suppose not,” Link agreed, dropping his hands from the ‘surrender’ pose as she lowered her shoe. A person could never be too careful; at least she was resourceful and prepared. “It’s uh - back that way, not too far. You come here with anyone?” He wouldn’t want to just send her off on her own, not looking like she was, scared and lost. “I can walk back with you, if you want.”

She looked at where he'd indicated and let out a huff realizing she'd gotten herself so lost in the chaos that she'd gone around in circles, who knew how many times. She looked back at him and shook her head. "And here is the one time I thought going stag would be great for getting to know people." It was a sarcastic comment for sure but not directed at the man in front of her, just the situation. "Would you?" she asked. Usually she was all about doing shit on her own, but tonight, she was smart enough to know that trying to get out on her own would only get her strangled by a cult member or trampled by a panicked crowd.

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emsawycr‌:

She smiled a little, “My birth mother was a witch, my father was an untriggered werewolf. He wasn’t aware of it, and I was adopted so neither was I until I triggered.” she shrugged slightly, a small smile still playing on her lips. “Though, to be fair, I only found out the witch stuff when I was older as well. My parents weren’t told much about me, when they adopted me so… it was all a big mystery.” she chuckled softly, it was a mystery that seemed to keep unfolding somehow, and she wondered if there’d be a day when she’d know everything she needed to. “Well, I know little as well, maybe we could help each other out?” she suggested before she shrugged again. “Hard to say, I hope not. But, past experience dictates that maybe, who knows.”

"I used to wish I were adopted. If only so that I'd be 'rescued' by my real parents." She chuckled and shook her head. "Didn't take long for me to learn I don't need to be rescued, and can rescue my damn self." It was a mentality that had kept her alive growing up, and something that had caused issues in the important relationships in her life... but old habits died hard. "I was hoping to be put in touch with the Greysons, and old friend is related and he told me how much they helped him... maybe that'd be the place for both of us?" She didn't know how it worked really. Did she sign up for werewolf boot camp? "Well, let's just hope that you're not right on this, because I'm having the time of my life, and I don't want it to go tits up!" She nudged Emma playfully before giving her a wink.

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cassandracresswell‌:

“Two fruit cocktails, open for refills, it is.” She grinned, clapping her hands together in excitement. Once she had the bartenders attention she ordered them both a drink and left a tip. With the drinks in hand, she turned back and held out one for Lindy to take. “Here you go, and if you don’t like it I will absolutely get you another drink. Alcohol is far from my speciality.” Cassie picked drinks based on what tasted the least like alcohol.

Lindy took the drink and smiled. "Thank you very much!" She took and experimenting sip and then nodded. "Nope, not going to need another drink, this is good for me!" She may have been able to stomach hard liquor, but she didn't like the taste of alcohol at all, so anything that made it less noticeable was good with her. "This is a sneaky drink though. You cant taste the alcohol so you're lulled into a sense of security. Drink more and more and then you can't even stand."

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lincolnrossi‌:

Link had been…more or less…enjoying the night. There was food, there was alcohol - what was there not to enjoy? Sure, he barely knew anyone where and they were all acting even crazier than usual, but that was their prerogative. Granted, their worry appeared to be for good reason when fights broke out left and right, people running around screaming bloody murder, basic insanity ensued. He had absolutely no idea what was going on - who were these people who had appeared with desire to take out anyone and everyone they could? Link didn’t know and, frankly, he didn’t care. All he cared about was finding Holi, making sure she was okay - and helping others if he could. 

He still hadn’t found his sister when he turned the corner and a woman waved the pointed heel of her shoe in his face. “Woah - woah, I come in peace,” he exclaimed, holding his hands up defensively. “Don’t stab me with your stiletto or whatever you’re trying to do right now.” 

When she finally got a good look at him, Lindy was satisfied that he wasn't one of the clave and lowered her shoe. "Can't really blame me with a murderous cult running around, can you?" She said with a relieved sigh. She just wanted to get to familiar ground and sadly the only place familiar to her now was the inn. "Happen to know where the damn exit to this place is?"

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Text — Emma

Emma: Thank god, if they got her, I don't know what would happen.

Emma: You're okay?

Emma: Yes. Some of them were here, but the Originals were fighting them off. They've been attacking all over town, I'm not sure of the full details I'm still waiting for word on more casualties.

Lindy: I'm fine... what do you mean MORE casualties?!

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Text — Emma

Emma: The Supreme? Shit, that's Issy. What dress was the blonde wearing? Please tell me that they didn't get her.

Emma: Get to the main area, and I can help you from there. I can't leave here right now, I'm waiting for Jonathan to wake up.

Emma: It's the Clave, Lindy. They're here.

Lindy: Blue dress. Her boyfriend or some dude who knows her is with her. She's fine. No one got anyone.

Lindy: I think I'm going in that direction. I'll see.

Lindy: Like the fucking cult that blew up the other safe haven?! THAT clave?!

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Lindy had broken away from the blonde woman and the two guys who'd helped them get out and lock whoever had attacked them in the room they'd escaped. She really just wanted to get out of the unfamiliar building, and get somewhere she felt more secure in defending herself... which was nowhere. Shit! She didn't know this town at all. She really should have been more social in the beginning. She slipped off her stiletto and held it with the pointed heel ready to do damage if she encountered another... whoever the fuck they were. 

She was was holding one shoe at her side and the other raised as she neared a corner, barefoot. She hated walking without her shoes but in this moment they were more valuable for stabbing and she made no noise on the marble floor. She could hear footsteps approaching and readied herself for the coming threat. Every step felt agonizing as she waited, until she was finally face to face with a man, ready to swing at his eye with the sharp heel of her shoe. "Back the fuck up!" she yelled, not paying attention to the outfit that clearly marked him as a party-goer. || @lincolnrossi

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Text — Emma

Emma: I'm out in the main area, things are going insane.

Emma: Where are you? Are you hurt?

Lindy: Yeah I'm fine! I mean some guys busted in coming after this blonde chick talking about some supreme but we fought them off and locked them in a room.

Lindy: Now I'm semi-lost in a building following exit signs and using my fucking shoe as a weapon.

Lindy: WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?!

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Text — Emma

Lindy: Shit is cray. Are you alright? Where are you?

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Text — Chase

Lindy: Just locked some assholes in a room for trying to ATTACK us... wtf is happening?

Lindy: Where are you? Please tell me you're alright.

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chasehastings‌:

If only I knew what I wanted without questioning it all the time… He let the thought dissipate. He knew he was constantly drawn to her because a part of him was always going to need her. Their life in Nashville had been simple enough and more fulfilling than any relationship he’d had before her or during their off times. And it’d be nothing but a massive fib if he said he didn’t constantly want her. Even now, on a night when they weren’t together, he couldn’t keep his hands off of her or his lips, for that matter.

She deserved more than a man who was caught up in his work and now had the added responsibility of caring for a brother who didn’t really know him as anything than a face on the other side of a screen. She deserved what he had watched his parents have and life constantly felt like it wouldn’t let him the type of man his father had been. Every thought was pushed aside as she took his hand and he carefully he led back to the dance floor. "When’s the last time we did this?” Even just her hand in his and his other innocently enough on the small of her back made him feel more at ease than he had in months.

They fell in step to the song easily and it was almost like stepping into the past, when it was just them against the world. He had his job, she had her stubborn need to be independent and still they carved out time to just be them. Chase wasn't a parent and Lindy was just human. She let out a soft sigh as she wrapped her arm around his shoulder and held on as they danced, a far more familiar closeness than two old friends dancing. "I think the last time was the party your label threw for the fourth of July," she said almost humming at the memory. Simpler times for sure.

"I also remember that you ended the evening in your underwear hiding in a room while I cleaned clam dip off of your clothes because that server tripped over a mic cord and covered you in it." She giggled at the thought and shook her head. "I still get nauseous around clam dip to this day after being that up close and personal with it." She looked up at him with a smile that told him she wouldn't have changed it for the world. "I believe that was when you started double checking that cords were taped down properly. Lessons learned."