white lips

"My cereal is so good.”

"Are you on a cereal diet now?"

"Well, on the bright side, maybe he’ll be easy to potty train."

"Listen Maria, I’ve got a favor to ask. Do you think you and Lip could watch Liam for a few days? Dylan and I are going with the soldiers to invade District 13 on Saturday. We’ll be bringing back prisoners for hijacking. Obviously I can’t, and won’t, drag Liam into the middle of this war. I’d leave him with Flux and Tynn but between you and me? I think those two are afraid of him."

"He's already learning to clean up after himself before he even makes the mess."

"Oh, wow. You two really are keeping busy, huh? Of course I'll take care of the little munchkin for you. Darling needs to know i'm his auntie and I'm his friend, it'll be good to make sure he knows that ahead of time. Lip probably wouldn't mind having him around, either."

"This morning I discovered that Liam’s new favorite game involves trying to flush shoes down the toilette. Shoes, Maria.”

"He was learning so well, what an shame. We'll have to buy him a bagful of stuffed bears to flush down, that'll keep the new shoes we buy you safe."

"Liam, you are making mommy very frustrated."

"Trouble in paradise, darling?"

Beautiful Torture | Erika & Maria

Erika doesn’t torture anyone or anything unless she’s had at least two hours to get ready——to put on her makeup, to decide which set of earrings will go best with which jeweled necklace, to decide on what shoes will go with which dress and what dress will show off her cleavage the nicest… It was a lengthy process, but beauty didn’t come easy or cheap. Just because Erika tortured people for both hobby and a living doesn’t mean she has to look and act like an uneducated savage.

The best torturers never got their hands dirty.

Erika was getting ready to venture into her and Dylan’s lavishly decorated basement (and honestly, who said torture chambers had to be cold and dreary and disgusting? If Erika was going to enjoy her time down there, listening to her filthy victims squeal, she was going to do it like she did everything else; in style) when she heard the knock on the door. She nearly tripped over herself to get the door, fearful the knocking would wake Liam, whom she’d just got down for a nap after a fussy afternoon.

Erika didn’t realize she’d stumbled out of one of her black six-inch stilettos until after she opened the door.

#p:beautiful torture #sorry it took me so long #and it's bad too sorry #many sorries

She was much earlier than she had meant to be, but Maria had an early morning that day and wasn't about to sit around. Even with extra time delegated to wardrobe, the zipper of her dress was up and her heels were on with enough time to let her leisurely make her way to the home of Erika and Dylan. She hadn't been around to visit them yet, but Erika had given her the address long ago. They'd spent enough time that such knowledge was only rightly shared.

When she was sure she'd come up to the right door, she tapped her knuckles against it, listening for the sounds of movement inside. She wasn't disappointed, sounds of shuffles and clanks of heels vibrated just enough through the door that she could hear them. Within a moment, the door pulled open and Maria smiled, seeing Erika on the other side.

"You're looking amazing today, Erika. I think you've lost a shoe, though." It was only then she noticed that the woman was alone and she quickly lifted her hand to cover her mouth, her voice dropping to a whisper. "Sorry, is Liam sleeping? I wouldn't want to wake him."

You should. We can frame it. Thank you. I’ll appreciate it. Apparently blood stained shirts aren’t appropriate day wear.

We could hang it in the most viewed place so everyone could appreciate it. Some fashions just never come into style, that must be one of them.

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Excuse you?

You'd look better in bolder colours.

#c:gia

The facial expressions are always priceless. I appreciate it but maybe you can find me some shirts that can’t be blood stained. I need some shirts that stay clean I guess.

More than once, I've wanted to get a picture of their faces. I'll get you some shirts that are meant to stay blood free, and they will. I'll make sure of it.

You’re very welcome. It’s always a pleasure to make jokes at my family’s expense. The humble Maria is the one I fell in love with so of course I do.

I get a kick out of it, too. The humble Maria loves you too, blood stained shirts and all.

#c:Lip

And I’m almost guaranteed to say something inappropriate enough for us to leave early. I’m glad that you’ve had your moment because I like this humble version of you.

That's a bonus, thank goodness for your crude nature. You better like it because the humble me is the one you're dating.

It is very unfortunate… well until my parents insist I bring you to dinners. Then you’ll be stuck with him too. Right, of course. A change of name and everyone forgets that you’re the most beautiful woman in the world.

Dinners I can handle. They aren't that long and I don't ave to talk to him directly. Everybody needs to get out of the spotlight sometimes, and I had my time. Now I'm just a humble woman living her life.

Then that’s what I’ll do. I don’t like the shirt anyway. You’re lucky. He’s still my brother, I have to see him no matter how much I hate him. You are pretty amazing. I know, I’m incredibly lucky. I feel like I’ve stolen away Helen of Troy and no one has noticed yet.

Lucky me. Unfortunate for you, isn't it? At least I like my sibling, most of the time. It's because I go by the name Maria now, it makes it easier for everyone to not notice.

I can walk around naked for you, it’ll be a free show. Pretty much. Neither am I, to be honest. You’re great at many things. You’re super smart and probably the funniest girl I know. You’re the best at being gorgeous and kissing and fucking. Basically, you’re a dream girl.

#c:lip #look how good he is at it

That I would enjoy. It's why I purposely avoid seeing him ever. So far, it's working out for me. Well, sounds like I'm pretty amazing. Lucky for you, this dream girl is all yours.

Yeah but I’m not a fan of being arrested for the small things. That’s because Willas is a terrible person. I know you won’t. I don’t think that’s what you do best though, I have special insight on you.

True. I guess you can't go around naked, what a shame. Hasn't he always been? I'm not surprised that it bleeds over into every other aspect of his life, too. Oh yeah? What am I best at, then?

Apparently they know the law. Green’s not really my thing anyway, I think Willas bought this for me. Then I will give you some cash and you can go shopping. Buy whatever you want, I trust you.

Not like you care much for that. No wonder, he has terrible fashion sense oh his own. I won't let you down, promise. Shopping is what i do best.

Peacekeepers might think a little differently. Apparently nudity is indecent. Gee, thanks. Alright, no more green ever. Maybe I should just give you some cash and you can get me some new stuff?

What do they know? I was being honest. Just not that shade of green. I would happily buy you some new clothes, you wouldn't even need to ask twice.

I did know that but I would have also had to come to yours naked just to get a shirt. Is the green really that bad?

Nobody ever said that would be a bad thing. It makes your face look really red.