Matthew Clairmont

Vampire, geneticist & fellow of All Souls College, Oxford University (indie rp blog, canon divergent, links all broken as in progress)

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[[ Been working a lot and have a horrible cold, I will hopefully get replies done soon ]]

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❛ How many people have you killed?

“I’m over 1500 years old and have fought in countless wars” Matthew frowned as he thought about it, the number was too great to count “I could not say off the top of my head but surprisingly most were killed by hand or using a weapon, the human way of killing.” @erinthevampire

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“I have not really looked into that yet” Matthew shook his head “werewolves are more distrusting than vampires, though strangely a lot of vampire behaviours are like grey wolves. So I think that perhaps there are connections.”

“Well, if you ever need some werewolf blood for you experiments I can find you some. One of them works for me at my bookshop.”

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Matthew nodded “that could prove most useful, perhaps I will have to stop by and introduce myself to them.”

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Matthew looked at her, though his thoughts were elsewhere, this was not a situation that he had found himself in before, once he had been a major part of society but over the years he had withdrawn more and more, burying himself in his research and sticking mostly to the company of his colleagues, who were also vampires, as he had seen far too many humans, many he had called friends, die.

“You are not” he replied after a moment “I am over 1500 years old, I can fool even others of my kind… And really I do not see why this has to change anything, I am not like those who you hunt… I despise them as much as you do.”

“Even if that’s true…” And Cara wanted to believe that it was. She wanted to believe that the man she’d been getting to know wasn’t a killer. That he despised them as much as she did. But even if that was true…

“…A hunter and a vampire? There’s no way this can end well, Matthew.” There were already aspects of the job that she didn’t do to the liking of other hunters. For one, she recognized certain supernatural creatures could choose to be good or evil – just like humans; she only took out those that were bad. She also chose to do exorcisms rather than kill demons outright, at the expense of their hosts. But to have any sort of relationship with a vampire? She’d just bring trouble to them both.

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Matthew chuckled softly “stranger things have happened, Cara” he shrugged, this was actually very normal in comparison “I have seen many things during my time.”

He paused for a moment before he spoke again, his tone more serious “but you are right, it will not end well, there is a Council that is dedicated to preventing any form of relationship between different supernatural beings, they believe that we should all keep ourselves to ourselves. I imagine they feel the same about hunters and vampires.”

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▶ Vampire!Irene Starter Call ◄  

 ❧  for @matthew-clairmont​

  “My my, you must have traveled quite a ways to arrive here so soon. So sorry I wasn’t in London to meet you, but there was an event out here that I had to oversee. Please, come in.” 

Irene flashed a smile, her fangs gleaming briefly before they were hidden from view again as she closed her lips and gestured for him to enter the ancient mansion. Yet despite the external architecture which was quite obviously from many years ago, the inside was very elegant and modern in some ways, a blending of new and old done by an expert. She closed the door behind him, her head tilted as she observed him for a moment.

Far younger than her, that was obvious. But nearly if not all were by this point. She guided him over to one of the sitting areas and took a seat opposite of where she’d gestured, a small smile on her lips and interest in her eyes.

  “Can I get you anything? Or would you prefer to discuss why you are here to talk with me?”

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“The perks of having a private helicopter at hand, it really was no bother to travel and thank you for the invitation.”

Matthew stepped inside, he knew that there were many vampires older than him, his mother being one of them, she never left her home in France and he had found that to be true for many of the older vampires. He returned her smile, he did not have fangs himself, a quirk of his ancestry, but his teeth were sharper than a humans and served their purpose just as well as fangs.

“Something to drink would be nice, wine if you have it. Then we can talk. Your home is very impressive. I have grown accustomed to living in a much simpler manner.”

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Ever After (1998) Roleplay Starter Sentences

Change pronouns and titles, adapt dialect accordingly.  Especially suitable for royalty/fairy tale/period AUs.

A sapling cannot grow in the shadow of a mighty oak.

I was merely borrowing it!

Speak of this to no one and I shall be lenient.

A lady of breeding ought never to raise her voice any louder than the gentle hum of a whispering wind.

Do not speak unless you can improve the silence.

I was not shrill, I was resonant.

I very much doubt your style of resonance would be permitted in the royal court.

Darling, nothing is final until you’re dead and even then I’m sure God negotiates.

This is our home and I will not see it fall apart.

I trust you slept well.

Why don’t you sleep with the pigs, _____, if you insist on smelling like one.

Your appearance does reflect a certain crudeness, my dear. What can I do to make you try?

I do wish to please you. Sometimes I sit on my own and try to think of what else I could do, how I should act-

After all that I do, after all that I’ve done, it’s never enough.

Have you lost your marbles?

Do you know what the punishment is for servants to dress above their station? Five days in the stocks!

Me? Pretend to be a courtier? Prancing around like some nobleman, why I’ve never even been to the royal court, and neither have you.

They’ll never buy it, you are too sweet.

Now, don’t you dare laugh, I’m coming out.

Nobody will be looking at your feet.

Yards of fabric and I still feel naked.

If you’re going to be a noblewoman, you must play the part.

I suppose it’s because I lack conviction. You seem to have it in spades.

I demand that you release him at once, or I shall take this matter to the king.

— You ill-mannered tub of guts!

You dare raise your voice to a lady, sir?

A servant is not a thief your highness, and those who are cannot help themselves.

If you suffer your people to be ill-educated and their manners corrupted from infancy and then punish them for those crimes to which their first education disposed to them, what else is to be concluded, sire, but that you first make thieves and then punish them?

Are you coy on purpose or do you honestly refuse to tell me your name?

I confess the plight of the everyday rustics bores me.

I gather you do not converse with many peasants.

Am I to understand that you find me arrogant?

Darling, he’s royalty, they’re born like that.

Well then I suppose the penalty for being wealthy is that you have to live with the rich.

Do you really think there’s only one perfect mate? Well, then how can you be certain to find them? And if you do find them are they really the one for you or do you only think they are and what happens if the person you’re supposed to be with never appears or she does, but you’re too distracted to notice.

And is everything just chance or were some things meant to be?

You cannot leave everything to fate, _____. She’s got a lot to do. Sometimes you must give her a hand.

You are trying to bait me with your snobbery.

I’m afraid,_____, that you are a walking contradiction and I find that rather fascinating.

You spout the ideals of a utopian society and yet you live the life of a courtier.

And you own all the land there is and yet you take no pride in working it. Is that not also a contradiction?

First I’m arrogant and now I have no pride, however do I manage that?

You have everything and still the world holds no joy and yet you insist on making fun of those who would see it for its possibilities.

Why do you like irritate me so?

Forgive me, your highness. I’ve lost track of the hour.

Your highness, what an unexpected surprise!

It is not fair sire, you have found my weakness but I have yet to learn yours.

In all my years of study, not one tutor demonstrated the passion you have shown me in the last two days.

You have more conviction in one memory than I have in my entire being.

Well this is terribly embarrassing.

Honestly, your highness, where’s your sense of adventure?

You would think I would know the way to my own castle.

And I still can’t believe that I’m down here while you’re up there and in your undergarments no less.

You will give me back my dress, sir!

I insist you return my things at once and since you deprive me of my escort I demand a horse as well.

You can have anything you can carry.

You are reading my thoughts, my lord.

To be so defined by your position, to never be seen as who you are but as what you are. You have no idea how insufferable that is.

They’re defined by their status just as your title defines you, yet it is not who they are.

You have been born to privilege and with that comes specific obligations.

I am sorry, my mouth has run away with me again.

Why you lazy little leech!

There was a bee.

I fear that I am not myself today.

I feel as if my skin is the only thing keeping me from going everywhere at once. 

I cannot stay long but I had to see you. There is much to say.

I used to think that if I cared about anything I’d have to care about everything and I’d go stark raving mad.

Why did you have to be so wonderful?

Last night was the happiest night of my life.

Why it’s almost as absurd as a prince who spends his days with a servant that sleeps with pigs.

What bothers you more, _____, that I am common or that I am competition?

Yes, I shall go down in history as the man who opened a door!

We must get you ready for the ball!

A bird may love a fish, _____, but where would they live?

Just breathe.

Do not address me so informal.

I was born to privilege and with that comes specific obligations.

I know that a life without love is no life at all.

And love without trust, what of that?

I am but a servant to my crown and I have made my decision. I will not yield!

Men are so fickle aren’t they?

Well my, my, my aren’t we feisty today?

Was there a time even in its smallest measurement, that you loved me at all?

How can anyone love a pebble in their shoe?

Oh, I do so hate to see you in irons. I’d remove them if only you’d promise not to run away again.

I belong to no one, least of all you.

I had a horse like you once. Magnificent creature. Stubborn just like you, willful to a fault, it too just needed to be broken in.

You will maintain your distance, sir.

Oh you didn’t say please.

I could hang you for this.

I do love your spirit.

My father was an expert swordsman, _____. He taught me well. Now hand me that key or I swear on his grave I will slit you from navel to nose.

I uh, I came to rescue you.

Perhaps you would be so kind as to help me find the owner of this rather remarkable shoe.

Choose your words wisely Madam, for they may be your last.

How dare you turn on me you little ingrate!

I’m only here for the food.

I want you to know that I will forget you after this moment and never think of you again. But you I am quite certain will think about me ever single day for the rest of your life.

How dare you speak to me that way, I’m of noble blood!

You sir, are supposed to be charming.

And we, princess, are supposed to live happily ever after.

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                               if i must be a monster, to protect what is m i n e,                                      THEN A MONSTER I SHALL BE.

[onlyrpmemes]

My muse has lived a LONG time. Ask questions about historical events.

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Muse as old as time

"I'm far too old for these games."

"What's it like to be immortal?"

"How old ARE you?"

"I'm afraid I don't understand the current slang."

"Do you know how to use a smart phone?"

"I am waaaaay older than you."

"Being this old has pros and cons."

"Do you have any idea what Netflix even is?"

"Did you meet Shakespeare?"

"I was alive when the pyramids of Egypt were built."

"Are you an angel or demon?"

"Humanity has jumped chasms in just the past thirty years. It took at least two hundred years to upgrade from wood to an iron plow."

"I'd rather ride a horse."

"You can't be THAT old!"

"That's simply impossible."

"I remember when stars filled the night sky and cities were practically nonexistent."

"Magic is real."

"Your problems are inconsequential."

"The universe spins, the earth moves and time passes ever on."

"What's it like, being as old as you are?"

"I'm just glad corsets have finally gone out of fashion."

"You can be upset about security measures all you want. I'm happy it doesn't take a month to travel across the Atlantic."

"Are you REALLY immortal?"

"I have seen all of time and space. You know what? It's the little stuff that counts."

"It's the here and now that's important to me."

"Doesn't it ever get boring?"

"I have loved many people over the many years. Each one is special to me."

"Every day brings new things."

"Do you ever want to end it?"

"I couldn't ask for anything more."

"Sometimes I just don't get mortals."

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[[ so things seem to be working again here, if we were plotting a thing then feel free to poke me and remind me. I think that I have most replies drafted and I would love to plot some more threads or have some random starters thrown my way ]]

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matthew-clairmont:

Matthew had a tendency to let his curiosity get the better of him, he also had a horrible habit of overstepping boundaries and invading people’s privacy in his attempts to protect or discover more about an individual. Or simply when his blood lust got the better of him, it was something that he had a lot more control over now and he at least no longer had to kill the person he fed from.

He stopped, his light eyes meeting the woman’s “please do not be alarmed” he replied and held up a hand, maintaining some distance between them “I do not mean any trouble, though you probably will not believe that.”

Helene was confused by the man, unsure why he got suddenly defensive. It just made her feel even more uncomfortable about him. That was when she knew he was up to no good. “Then why are you hesitant?” Helene inquired, her arms crossing over her chest. She was neither concern or scared, the feeling that she had she was unsure about. She wasn’t scared of anything. Actually, not many things scare her. But there was something about him, something dark and mysterious. 

“Can I help you with someone?”

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“Because I realised that my following you would probably come across poorly” Matthew replied with a small shrug.

“I am Matthew Clairmont, a scholar here. I have heard rumours of some awful things happening and wanted to ensure that you remain safe” he bowed his head slightly “I just chose a very bad way to go about it.”

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Continued from here X

Sabrina laughed humorlessly at his question. “You found me bleeding to death in a dark alley… did you think I had been attacked ? It would have been so much better.” 

She closed her eyes trying to get her nerves on check but failed. “I’m a killer Matthew… first for Queen and Country as they say… to make my father proud even if I wasn’t the heir he wanted. Then just to survive as I didn’t know what else to do and even for that I sucked… I didn’t really care what would happen to you if you help me… I just didn’t want to die ! I didn’t think you would be… like this…” 

She sighed loudly trying to listen to his voice, to take her mind of her anger and her dark thoughts but the mention of hunting was really delicious, sweeter than she expected. 

“Teach me anything… do what you want… but don’t let my mind tear itself to pieces like that for God’s sake !” She nearly growled.

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Matthew blinked slowly as she laughed, it was a dull, humourless laugh. “I did not have time to ask why you were bleeding out… perhaps I incorrectly assumed that you had been attacked, I sensed that there had been others present previously” perhaps he might have acted differently had he known more but there was also something about this woman, he just couldn’t quite place what it was yet.

“A soldier? Then you know how it is to kill a person” he replied, frowning slightly as he thought about what that could mean, she could prove difficult though hopefully not harder to control than Benjamin, another vampire he had sired, though he had turned him as a punishment and of course that had only caused resentment. “Of course you did not know, none of us truly understand, we are dying and most humans will say or do anything to survive.”

He hissed at her as her anger levels rose again, she was hungry and the smells and sounds of the forest would only make this worse. “You will stay here, we are in the middle of nowhere but that does not mean that there are no humans around” he could not risk something happening and so he quickly moved to the door “I will be back soon.”

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Sabrina listened to Matthew’s warning and nodded as quietly as she could, she wasn’t fond of following rules, never had been but something was telling her it was for her own good. 

As soon as he was gone, Sabrina felt lonely even if she knew if he was coming back. It was a strange feeling, but not as strange as the way her thoughts seemed to bump into each other, making her feel so unsure of anything. She was smart but more a into-the-action kind of woman and staying in this unknown house, alone, with all these changes in her body and this ever growing hunger…

A growl found its way in her throat as she smelled something she didn’t recognize but who seemed delicious.

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Matthew was not gone for long, Hamish kept the grounds well maintained and full of wildlife, the animals were scared but easy to catch.

He returned with several rabbits, still alive and unlocked the door, he locked it again behind him. "This should be enough for now" he said as he stood in front of her "your instincts will tell you what to do."

“Queen of Shadows” Sentence Starters

Because it’s my favorite book, and because Aelin is one of the best characters I’ve ever had the pleasure to read about. All credit goes to the Queen of the Universe, Sarah J. Maas.

“You get one sentence. One Sentence to convince me not to spill your throat on the ground.”

“I don’t make threats. Only promises.”

“Unfortunately, Your highness, we have another party to get to.”

“You soft-hearted worm.”

“A crippled leg and a few chains, and you’re in love?”

“See you in the sewers bright and early.”

“So condescending for a mere grunt.”

“Bloodlust got the better of me, it seems.”

“You wound me with such accusations.”

“I hope he’s paying you enough.”

“No one else in this place is chained up like a slave. What makes you so dangerous, ______?”

“I’m crying, because you smell so rutting bad my eyes are watering.”

“Do I look like I’m laughing?”

“Clothes are weapons, too.”

“Missing me was a foolish distraction.”

“That was one incident, and if you ask me, your absolutely wonderful former lover deserved it.”

“You forgot the bottom part.”

“There is no bottom part.”

“Is that punishment for last night?”

“I’m ashamed of what I said to you.”

“And you have no qualms about them killing her/him?”

“I will not be led into this with a blindfold over my eyes.”

“You can’t be serious. What— you squashed him to death like a pressed grape?”

“I ripped the leg off the table and impaled him with it.”

“I’ll give you points for resourcefulness, at least.”

“You say the word, and it’s done.”

“You know, he won’t bite.”

“I’d start avoiding the sewers. It’s your death warrant if you don’t.”

“I didn’t deserve her/him.”

“I wanted to go for a drink to celebrate—not… brood.”

“Immortality seems like a long, long time to go without your favorite body part.”

“Big risk to take, isn’t it?”

“I’m a little surprised you fell for it. You must think I’m truly stupid.”

“Such a big mouth for someone who needs to mind his surroundings.”

“You are insufferable.”

“It was such an easy trap I’m actually disappointed s/he fell for it.”

“I would fight with tooth and claw to get to her/him.”

“Do you believe monsters are born, or made?”

“Don’t get in my way.”

“Don’t touch me like that.”

“Did I ask for your gods-damned opinion, ____?”

“You were told only as a courtesy.”

“I don’t make bargains with piece-of-shit, second-rate assassins.”

“Pity. I might have been willing to listen to some paltry excuses.”

“Honestly, I wouldn’t mind seeing you gutted and hanging from the chandeliers by your insides, but I think it would ruin these very beautiful carpets.”

“Opium addicts are piss-poor employees.”

“I would never allow anyone else at my throat.”

“I don’t care how many rules we break. Even if I had to get all three keys myself and open a gate, I would find you again.”

“I want to take my time with you—to learn… every inch of you.”

“This apartment has very, very thin walls. I don’t want to have an audience.”

“You look like shit.”

“Are you trying to bribe me into surviving?”

“I know the odds.”

“Everyone’s a bit jumpy this morning, it seems.”

“You’ve just made the mistake of your life.”

“Don’t listen to his lies.”

“Unless you want to die, get the rutting hell out of the way.”

“That’s the thanks I get?”

“It was a group effort.”

“I’m pissy for about twenty different reasons, most of them having to do with you making some of the most reckless decisions I’ve ever seen.”

“Please don’t ever do that again.”

“Tell me there’s a ‘but’ coming.”

“Sit your ass down.”

“You two make so much noise, it’s ridiculous.”

“Welcome home.”

[haslemere]

Dan Stevens: Endless favorite photos: 15/ ?? [Vanity Fair 2013]

[nataliedormersource]

New promotional pictures of Natalie Dormer as Lady Seymour Worsley in The Scandalous Lady W. x

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Continued from here X

Sabrina laughed humorlessly at his question. “You found me bleeding to death in a dark alley… did you think I had been attacked ? It would have been so much better.” 

She closed her eyes trying to get her nerves on check but failed. “I’m a killer Matthew… first for Queen and Country as they say… to make my father proud even if I wasn’t the heir he wanted. Then just to survive as I didn’t know what else to do and even for that I sucked… I didn’t really care what would happen to you if you help me… I just didn’t want to die ! I didn’t think you would be… like this…” 

She sighed loudly trying to listen to his voice, to take her mind of her anger and her dark thoughts but the mention of hunting was really delicious, sweeter than she expected. 

“Teach me anything… do what you want… but don’t let my mind tear itself to pieces like that for God’s sake !” She nearly growled.

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Matthew blinked slowly as she laughed, it was a dull, humourless laugh. “I did not have time to ask why you were bleeding out... perhaps I incorrectly assumed that you had been attacked, I sensed that there had been others present previously” perhaps he might have acted differently had he known more but there was also something about this woman, he just couldn’t quite place what it was yet.

“A soldier? Then you know how it is to kill a person” he replied, frowning slightly as he thought about what that could mean, she could prove difficult though hopefully not harder to control than Benjamin, another vampire he had sired, though he had turned him as a punishment and of course that had only caused resentment. “Of course you did not know, none of us truly understand, we are dying and most humans will say or do anything to survive.”

He hissed at her as her anger levels rose again, she was hungry and the smells and sounds of the forest would only make this worse. “You will stay here, we are in the middle of nowhere but that does not mean that there are no humans around” he could not risk something happening and so he quickly moved to the door “I will be back soon.”

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matthew-clairmont:

Matthew shrugged slightly “most people wouldn’t even notice. Can never hide from a good hunter though” he had passed as human for so long that he had probably become too comfortable. “True… Why have you not tried to kill me already?”

“Because I…” Cara trailed off as she considered how to finish that statement. Because she thought she’d finally connected with someone else. Because, after years of solitude, it was nice to talk. To feel normal. To not be a hunter, but simply Cara. Eventually, she uttered, “…Because I’m a fool.”

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Matthew looked at her, though his thoughts were elsewhere, this was not a situation that he had found himself in before, once he had been a major part of society but over the years he had withdrawn more and more, burying himself in his research and sticking mostly to the company of his colleagues, who were also vampires, as he had seen far too many humans, many he had called friends, die.

“You are not” he replied after a moment “I am over 1500 years old, I can fool even others of my kind… And really I do not see why this has to change anything, I am not like those who you hunt… I despise them as much as you do.”

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@matthew-clairmont || LIKED STARTER CALL.

There was a dark feeling, almost eerie. But Helene decided to ignore it as she continues to walk. Purse in one hand while her heels clicked on the hard ground with each step she took. But there was a shadow behind her, a shadow that didn’t match with hers. Her foot steps slowed down, and she noticed that there was a sound of steps behind her that was a bit faster. Helene stopped entirely, hesitantly looking behind her until matching her eyes with a tall figure, who stopped as well when they made eye contact. 

“Can I help you?” The dark-haired woman called out, her hands shaking in anticipation. 

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Matthew had a tendency to let his curiosity get the better of him, he also had a horrible habit of overstepping boundaries and invading people’s privacy in his attempts to protect or discover more about an individual. Or simply when his blood lust got the better of him, it was something that he had a lot more control over now and he at least no longer had to kill the person he fed from.

He stopped, his light eyes meeting the woman’s “please do not be alarmed” he replied and held up a hand, maintaining some distance between them “I do not mean any trouble, though you probably will not believe that.”