𝚜𝚞𝚋𝚝𝚕𝚎

[mcnners]

a nsfw mumu blog for crystalgrovehq written by rae. she/her. 27. gmt+9

seo kangjoon, nonbinary, he/they ⋇ soft thunder in the distance, rumpled bedsheets on the floor, pull of leather against bare skin 

Well if it ain’t Archer Lu from Downtown! They’re a beloved member of Crystal Grove, been here for less than a year now. That 27 year old works here as a writer when they’re not busy planning their drag performances, and it’s clear from their honey tea scent they’re a beta. They’re known to be generous yet reserved, but you didn’t hear that from me. Why don’t you go on over and introduce yourself?

ana de armas, cis woman, she/her ⋇ clinking of champagne glasses, the touch of ice against skin, the hint of a smile on red painted lips

Well if it ain’t Lux Aldine from The North District! They’re a beloved member of Crystal Grove, been here for about a year now. That 33 year old works here as a late night radio host when they’re not busy sketching, and it’s clear from their citrus and grass scent they’re a beta. They’re known to be flirtatious, but demanding as well, but you didn’t hear that from me. Why don’t you go on over and introduce yourself?

[inrains-archive]

mcnners​:

Archer takes her arm, shoving the map into his back pocket to be disposed of later. “You were sent by the goddess herself,” he sighed, the tension easing out of his shoulders as they made their way down the sidewalk. “I’ve just been walking around for what felt like hours trying to figure out what to do,” he moaned, “I have a drag show this Tuesday and I was notified just this morning that my fabric is going to be delayed by an entire week, can you believe it? Treating me like a common shopper when I have a reputation to uphold.”

iris’s smile only grows. this is how she should be greeted by everyone. “yes, street signs can be confusing,” she nods understandingly. “wait.” she stops in the middle of the street and turns him by his elbows to face her. a bit forceful, but she gauges him sharply. those lips, those cheekbones. she steels herself with a very careful, very serious swallow. “are you looking for a dressmaker for your next look?” a hand presses over her heart, “because i would be honored.” tailoring for local queens, yes. a custom-made gown here and there, yes. but full? a market her store was born for.

[mcnners]

finally. someone that understood. but before he can fully lament his woes over the confusing nature of street signs and directions, he is jerked to a halt and feels the overwhelming anxiety of being scrutinized so closely, like goddess at least let him put on his face first. before he can ask if iris is good, he hears the proposition and stills. “a dressmaker?” it’s now his turn to grab iris, a vision coming to life in his mind. someone who could potentially bring all of his dreams into reality? and live only a few blocks away? he really was blessed by the goddess this day. he tried his best to be chill, “i’ve been looking for someone local to help me with my gowns…do you have any samples i could look at?”

[orionzfrost]

[ @mcnners​ || event starter ]

“Yes, that’s me. I work at the Haus,” Orion answers with a small chuckle. “I know– Near unrecognizable without a hard look and a suit, no? I can mingle quite well when I try hard enough.” He motions for the empty seat at his table in the café, welcoming the other wolf to sit. “Just Orion is fine, the last name makes it the whole conversation feel like work.”

[mcnners]

Archer slid into the seat, setting the notebook that they’d been holding aside, and thankful that they hadn’t made an embarrassment of themselves in front of the other wolf. They were only about 5% certain that they had recognized him, so the relief was immense. “So Orion,’ the name sliding off of their tongue, “What brings you to the cafe while all of these concerts are going on? I would think that you’d want to relax while you’re not on the clock?”

[ms-shilohgray]

[ @mcnners​ || event starter ]

“I’m more of a red wine kind of girl if you don’t mind,” Shiloh speaks up as the bartender takes their order. The festival’s still loud around them and even though she’s late it seems she hasn’t missed much– As she thought. Nightlife was always better when in the company of people, daytime could be spent with the animals. “And you? What’s your poison tonight?”

[mcnners]

“I think red wine is exactly what I’m needing,” Archer agreed, ordering their own glass. Though they loved the rush of a crowd when performing, it could be too much for them when off stage, and it was nice to have this quiet moment at the end of the night to just be. They fidgeted in their seat, never quite knowing what to do with their hands, eventually Archer’s fingers finding their way to the hem of their shirt, twisting it periodically. “So how are things? Have you had time to enjoy the festivities?”

[mcnners]

“where do you think we are, lux, vinny’s?” iris laughs. “there are changing rooms just over here. saves the children and lets us keep our dignity. i have a reputation, after all.” iris takes lux by the hand and leads her toward the street-side of the festival ground. opposite the boardwalk shops are changing boots for the beach and a parking lot. “can’t believe you’re wearing leather in summer,” she tsks her tongue as they enter a small contained building. it’s quieter, away from the crowd, and cooler. “but i appreciate commitment to an aesthetic.” 

“I’m just saying a little nudity never hurt anybody, it may even make this town a little more exciting. Give people something to talk about, y’know?” Lux teased back, a thrill inside her when Iris grabbed her hand and she eagerly allowed herself to be pulled along. She stepped into the changing room, noting how small it was but thankful for the cool air after the mugginess of the outdoors. Lux shrugged off the jacket, exposing her tight white crop, and rolled her eyes, “I know what looks good and what doesn’t.” She handed the jacket over, “What’s a little heat when it comes to style anyway?”

[mcnners]

&&. 𝐎𝐏𝐀𝐋 + 𝐋𝐔𝐗

“Counter proposal,” Opal starts when they finally reach the bar, a similar playful glimmer in her aegean eyes. “You, me. Three shots. Two giant pretzels. And and unimaginable heap of trouble. How’s that sound?” With a wiggle of her taupe brows, the blonde extends her own pinkie. “Going once. Twice..”

“Sold!” Lux laughed, hands in the air and then waved the bartender over, “Three shots, please.” She turned back to Opal with a gleam in her eye, “What kind of trouble are we talking about exactly?”

[dancehclldays-deactivated202107]

aarti + archer // @mcnners​

          “oh, archer! hey!” aarti grins at the familiar face, easily sauntering across the record store as she makes her way to the other. “nice bumpin’ into you here, what’s up? looking for any records in particular?” she may not work at seaside records, but with the way she converses with others who enter, it’s all too easy to believe aarti works at the old store, suggesting music and helping people locate things. really, she should talk kennedy into giving up some free records in exchange for her services.

[mcnners]

Archer had been standing there for what felt like hours (spoiler alert: it had been five minutes) and was about to start thanking the goddess herself for sending Aarti their way. “I am in desperate need of a new song,” he placed the two albums he had been holding back on the shelf, ultimately deciding to follow Aarti’s expertise. “I have a drag show in a few weeks and I’ll be competing against my nemesis...I need to switch up my game and bring something completely unexpected, but with high energy and would warrant me wearing a corset. Any ideas?”

[mcnners]

“More wine where that came from. And a blanket to sit on,” Abel adds the last comment with a chuckle and a glance back towards the beta that seemed nearly reluctant to follow. “Years of playing pretend with tiny business men have given me a keen eye for discomfort. Usually I spend the evening out here with my brother but let’s not spoil the evening with talk of foolish children.” Abel laughs as he leads the way towards his set up of blankets and baskets, the light crashing of the waves a nearby white noise. “Surely the first day of the festival is no reason for emergency wine– Still plenty of time for trouble later.”

“Foolish children?” Archer perked up, the potential for gossip and the sight of wine making his disdain for the beach virtually disappear. “Wow, you already had everything set up? Were we ever meant to have a drink at the bar or were you just planning on getting me alone all along?” He teased, touched by the thoughtfulness and moved to sit on one of the blankets, “And for the record, there’s always a reason for emergency wine. You never want to find yourself without an extra bottle when listening to a subpar band.”

[mcnners]

iris turns up a a smile, impish with a delight in her eye. “i know.” spoken with confidence. she feels lux’s fingers teasing at her skirt. “what i want — ” leans in, closes the distance to whisper, “is for us swap outfits. you wear mine, and i’ll wear yours.” iris touches the collar of lux’s top, touch delicate and light. 

“Swap outfits?,” she whispers back, hand falling from the skirt. The neon that Iris was wearing really wasn’t Lux’s color; she preferred her dark leather jacket above all things. However…the thought of seeing Iris in her clothes was a bit more than she could have hoped for, and without thinking she found herself murmuring, “So are you wanting to strip here or should we find somewhere a bit more private?” 

[mcnners]

“i’m a lot to look at. you’ll need longer than a single night.” iris preens with the attention. “but i suppose if it’s a dance you want  —  i can spare …” she hums, tapping at her chin thoughtfully. “one. if, you do something for me first. and don’t worry. you won’t have to let me out of your sight for this” 

“Only one?” It was Lux’s turn to pout. “And here I thought I was special.” She stepped even closer, letting her hand graze the edge of Iris’ tulle skirt, her voice lowering, “You know I’d do anything for you. All you have to do is ask.”

[mcnners]

“Oh, please,” Lux laughed, pulling the other along and towards the bar, “Just do two shots with me. I promise nothing wild will happen tonight.” She stopped to put out her pinky to show how serious she was about this proposal, but there was a hint of mischievousness in her eyes, “Promise.” @cfmoonlvght​

[mcnners]

“Hello my fellow lonely hearts,” Lux murmured into the mic. It was another late shift at the radio station, just how she liked it. “Due to the Summer Moon event in Crystal Grove, I thought it was about time to bring in a special guest from the town. We’re going to talk about inspiration, loneliness, and all things spooky.” She glanced at the wolf that was sitting at the desk with her. She gave them a wink, “Why don’t you introduce yourself?” @crystalgroveopens​

[mcnners]

“me, pass on an excuse to dress up?” iris can only laugh. true to form she’s in spring gear. sheer top layered over florals, short tulle skirt and neon high tops. “you should only think the best of me.” iris’s lips press in a pout, “now you’ve hurt my feelings after i came all the way over from the stage to get a look at you.” she sighs. world-weary, very dramatic. “i should just go back to dancing—”

“Not unless you’re planning on dancing with me,” Lux murmured, arching an eyebrow and stepping closer to Iris. “You weren’t the only one wanting to get a look tonight, and now that I’ve got it I’m not planning on letting you out of my sight.”

[mcnners]

“Uhmmmm a little help here?” Archer asked exasperated, immediately dropping his armload of supplies and ultimately causing a box of what appeared to be feather boas to burst open onto the dirt behind the stage. He threw his hands to his face, tears beginning to form as he muttered, “Today is just not my day.” 

@disfunctionaltm​

[abelfrost]

[ @mcnners​ || event starter ]

“Hey– forget the bar,” Abel calls out to wolf heading in the opposite direction he’s heading. “Band’s not even playing yet. Want some wine?” The alpha offers as he waves the bottle with a motion of his head, making it way to the beach. “Sunset’s prettier than anything in there anyway.”

[mcnners]

The thought of his toes in the sand would normally make Archer say no immediately, but wine? Wine? Archer couldn’t say no now. He begrudgingly followed the other, trying not to outwardly show his disdain for the sand as they walked towards the beach. “The sunset does offer something that a bar just can’t seem to replicate,” he took a deep breath of the fresh air, admitting to himself that being outside might be good for him after all, “Hopefully you brought enough bottles of wine though, I left my emergency wine at home.”

[mcnners]

Lux took a sip of her beer before sidling up next to Iris. “Didn’t think I’d see you here,” she smirked, letting her eyes generously rake over the other wolf, taking her in. “I'm glad that you finally figured out a reason to take a night off. I was beginning to think you forgot about me.” @inrains

[mcnners]

With the sun finally shining through the clouds, Suri was sure of one thing: today she was going to find some hidden treasure.

What she wasn’t so sure about was whether or not the map she found downtown would actually lead to hidden treasure, but she was an optimist through and through and was determined to at least put forth a valiant effort to find whatever was at the end of this dotted line. She packed her bag, throwing in some snacks and other necessities since you can never tell just how long this kind of adventure will take, before walking out of her apartment. After locking her door, she turned and immediately bumped into another being, consequently dropping her bag and had apologies already falling off of her lips, “Oh my god I am so sorry! I didn’t see you at all!” @crystalgroveopens

[disfunctionaltm]

mcnners·:

With the sun finally shining through the clouds, Suri was sure of one thing: today she was going to find some hidden treasure.

What she wasn’t so sure about was whether or not the map she found downtown would actually lead to hidden treasure, but she was an optimist through and through and was determined to at least put forth a valiant effort to find whatever was at the end of this dotted line. She packed her bag, throwing in some snacks and other necessities since you can never tell just how long this kind of adventure will take, before walking out of her apartment. After locking her door, she turned and immediately bumped into another being, consequently dropping her bag and had apologies already falling off of her lips, “Oh my god I am so sorry! I didn’t see you at all!” @crystalgroveopens

   noah shook his head, laughing. “no, you’re fine!” he promised the other a smile forming on his lips. “it was my fault anyway.” noah picked her bag up, handing it over to her. “i know it’s not really my business, but uh.. what are you doing?”

[mcnners]

Suri happily took the bag from him, beaming as she began to divulge her plans, “I found this map downtown yesterday!” She held it out for Noah to see, careful not to crinkle it, “I’m certain it is going to lead to something exciting, hopefully treasure or some buried secret that no one else wants us to know....” She carefully folded it and placed it in her bag, “Either way, an adventure awaits!”