Mikael Valentine

[mikael-valentine]

heavenends​:

OPEN TO: @asteriastarters​ | everyone LOCATION: build your own bouquet (pier)

Dawson’s nose burned with the threat of a sneeze. The edge of his shirt was already darkened with wiping his eyes where they stung against the perfume of the florals at hand. Since when did he have allergies? He could be covered in soot and ash, and he wouldn’t notice the discomfort until he could was sloshing around in the blisters in his boots. Was it stress? Dawson had rarely given thought to it. He lived every day filling his up and letting it overflow, finding it cathartic to involve himself in anything that gave him a rush of adrenaline and even cortisone. Was the possibility of meeting the Osmans really taking over him, body and soul?

“I give up,” He decided, putting the flowers he had picked back into one of the bins with water. “This looks like a fifth grader’s mother’s day present. You leave it to the florists for a reason. This is a great idea because it proves I need to spend the extra dime on getting one that was already made. How much for one of those?”

Without saying a word, Mikael stood there watching the other man fumble around with the flowers. Mikael twisted his finger through the locks behind his ear, trying to hold his tongue.  By the outright expressions upon his face though, it was clear there was some judging taking place.  Finally, a gasp left his lips at the sight and when the other man spoke, he nodded his head.  “Probably best to leave it to the professionals,” he agreed.  “Not everyone has an eye for certain things.”

At the next question a brow rose, “oh honey,” he expressed.  “I am not working here, but if I were I would stray away from what you just chose, because,” he sucked in a breath of air and shook his head.  “I would actually go with,”  there was a pause as he looked around through the selection and chose a bouquet.  “Granted I’m assuming this is for someone and not yourself.”

[mennmenswear]

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juliarrp​

“We can move on from it when you apologise, because that wasn’t really unnecessary, Mik.” She didn’t want to argue with him either, they were usually a team in everything so this being at odds was no fun, still the use of the word snobby was a bit of a hot button for her. She did really want him to say sorry. And he did, seconds later, which made her sigh before nodding her head. “It’s fine, let’s just move on. You don’t look bad without a beard for the record. I met you without on, remember? You might have forgotten what that looked like but we’re not all goldfish.” Giving him a nudge as she smiled at him softly, starting to laugh as he talked about shaving off her hair. Well that would be horrible, he was right, she’d hate it. “I know, I know it’s not broadway but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take it seriously! I mean, these people are still coming to see a good show, I’ll notice if we make a mistake even if they won’t.” Not having a show to perform in had been weighing on her badly, so this was like a lifeline, maybe that was why Julia was taking it a little too seriously at times.

Sometimes, Mikael tended to take things a step too far.  Thankfully, Julia knew him well enough to have him take a step back and reevaluate.  “You also met me as a child, before I could grow one out.”  With her words, he started to calm down.  “Alright, if you’re positive I can pull off the whole no beard thing.  You promise I don’t look chunky in the face?  And I guess I can grow it out again.”  At times, he could be insensitive.  It wasn’t intentional, but when he listened to Julia he realized he may have been a bit selfish.  “You know what hon, you’re right.”  A hiss left his lips, it always left a bad taste in his mouth when he admitted when someone else was right.  “Okay, I will try and do better.  Just you need to take it down a notch though.  I get you want this to go smoothly and you’re dedicated.  And that is great babe, but you have to accept not all of us are theater trained and there will be mistakes.”

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steviexrivers​

She let out a little laugh. “Yes, Yoda.” She rolled her eyes at him playfully. “It’s definitely been longer for me. At least a few months.” If not a year at this point. Even longer, possibly. She didn’t really remember but the last one was to see Summer. “Gosh, I don’t think I’ve used a tanning bed since I saw that third Final Destination movie. Just like I will never listen to AC/DC while on the highway and everything.” Stevie laughed. “You both are more than welcome to come over and we can have a tanning day in the backyard while the twins play.”

“Oh honey, you must make it up there soon.  Then again, you do have the twins.  Maybe for Fall Break or something?”  Mikael suggested, already thinking about making Colton take him up there for a long weekend during Autumn.  “I shouldn’t be using them, they’re terrible for you.  But it is also a price one has to pay for beauty.”  He shook his head, “and this is why I don’t watch horror films, because they will ruin things I love.”  When she said he was welcomed to her place, he got excited.  He loved girl days, so this was wonderful.  “Excellent, you just let me know the day and time and I will be there.  I’ll even bring the wine or whatever you plan on drinking hon.”

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livrhodes​

“You’re welcome. I’m always a project for you,” She laughed, walking towards her bedroom and over towards the walk in closet. “Most of these clothes are from five and ten years ago. Might even still have some things from high school.” It was bad, and she was in desperate need of a new wardrobe. Usually, she never splurged on herself but this was something that needed to be done. “What? Really? That’s hilarious, she never told me about that. Here I was thinking she was fashionable and it was really you all along,” she said with a smile. “Okay, go crazy. Pull out whatever you think needs to go.” Grabbing an old pair of jeans that had clearly seen better days, Liv let out a sigh. “These are from like twelve years ago.” 

“Stop, I love this kind of thing.  The whole queer eye thing, makes me feel all special you reached out to me.”  As they reached her closet, he took in a deep breath curious as to what he might find.  “Nothing wrong with that, I still have a few things from five, ten years ago.  Maybe not as much from high school, besides my baseball uniform because roleplaying and all.”  He responded with a twinkle in his eye.  “Well usually she does have exquisite taste or maybe it is because I usually shop with her, who knows?”  With Liv’s permission, he started going through the closet making several different piles.  “Honey, please put those jeans in the trash.  I get you’re a mom of three boys, but there really is no excuse to be keeping those.  Definitely toss.”

[mikael-valentine]

livrhodes​:

Location: Liv’s House

With: @mikael-valentine​

“I’m so glad you’re here,” Liv said to her friend when she opened the door to her house. “I’ve been meaning to clean out my closet forever, and I think now is finally the time to do it. I should just let you go in there and throw out everything you hate or think is old,” she laughed. In terms of fashion, Liv was pretty clueless. She needed a few sets of eyes, so she had Julia and Mik to help her out. “I feel like you’ll be honest with me too. Don’t hold back on anything…and I’ll order us food, too.” 

“Oh you know me, I’m always tempted when it comes to fashion.”  The thought of being able to help Liv rearrange her closet and hopefully get rid of some of those heinous clothes he caught her wearing in the past.  “I’m just glad you came to me darling, I needed a project since Colt is always busy with work right now. “  As he stepped in, he waited for her to guide him towards the closet.  “Of course honey, trust me.  I’ll be honest.  You can ask Julia, she one time wore this atrocious dress out and I finally couldn’t handle it anymore and made her change.  You know, gotta keep that gay street cred.”

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juliarrp​

“Excuse me, did you just call me snobby?” Julia asked as she raised her eyebrows in surprise, one hand going to her hip as she looked over at her now bare faced friend. She knew it wasn’t intended to be deliberately rude but…well he knew snobby was something the girl never wanted to be called, they’d talked about it in the past. “Alright victorian pageboy, I didn’t know the word ‘miffed’ was back in fashion. If you’re asking if I wish you’d take this a bit more seriously then yes, I wish you’d shown up on time.” Rolling her eyes she glanced over her shoulder to make sure they weren’t getting looks from other members of the cast, making sure not to raise her voice at all so as not to attract attention. “I liked your beard! What I don’t like is the way you’re throwing your toys out the pram over a little facial hair when we haven’t even managed to get “Where Did We Go Wrong” down without a single mistake yet.”

The words slipped from his tongue in the heat of the moment and he instantly regretted calling her snobby, “yes, but can we move on from it?”  Right now, he could not handle a fight with his best friend.  Especially when the two were staring together in this production and playing a couple.  “I’m sorry, it has just been a crazy morning.”  Mikael knew he should start taking the musical more seriously and for his friend’s sake he would try to put more effort into it.  As she spoke, Mikael rolled his eyes as he took in a breath.  “A little facial hair?  Wow!   What if I shaved off your head?  It is only a little hair.”  He smacked his lips, “we will get it down.  We’ve improved tremendously already and I’ve been practicing my high notes like your mom told me to.  So chill out!  This isn’t Broadway, it is a small town theater production.  I promise you over ninety-five percent of these people won’t know if or when a mistake is made.”

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leannerhodes​

“I.. uhm.. a couple weeks, maybe?? Malcolm’s had a beard for the last twenty or so years.” Leanne was now feeling a bit of anxiety for shaving off his beard. “I don’t know.. I get deep when I’m high.. I just think you would’ve made a really pretty woman. That’s all.” Leanne shrugged, smiling as she opened up a tube of her lipstick to admire it. “Well, I think you’re the most beautiful boy/girl in the whole world!” Leanne declared, throwing her arms out wide open as she leaned forward and hugged him. “You do kinda look like a chipmunk Now that you mention it.. It’s kind of adorable.” She pushed on his smooth cheeks. “ Julia tells me everything, and I think that you should be Madonna for my birthday party in four days because I would love for you to lip-sync material girl and dance around me.. because that would make me very very happy.” Leanne nodded eagerly, looking at him with puppy eyes as he started to do her makeup. “We should start a YouTube channel and do spoofs as crazy ladies in wigs..” she turned herself in the mirror look at the horrible blond wig on her head. “ I think I’ll call myself… Helga.” She laughed. “Hey now, I gave you a compliment… Don’t let that go to your head. Because you’re a little sloppy in the tango, and you keep missing the high note at the end of the show so I’m gonna need you to work on that.” She playfully scolded him. “ yeah, you are as gay as a clutch person Tony night… So how are things with you and colt?”

“That does not sound very reassuring!”  He said in a high pitched voice.  “I would have made a gorgeous woman,” Mikael stated as a matter of fact.  “Awww you’re so sweet, you know you are only saying this because your high as fuck right now.”  When she placed her arms around him, he shook his head.  “Oh my gawd, don’t tell me I look like a chipmunk.  I have to go back home to Colton looking like this.”  Mikael turned away as she touched his now smooth cheeks.  “Damn, I’m gonna have to tell Julia to keep her mouth shut.”  Although he loved flattery, the idea of getting on stage in full drag with people he knew was terrifying.  Yes, Julia had seen him on stage before but they lived in a completely different world during their years up in New York.  The notion of doing a drag show of any kind where people from Asteria might find out put him on edge.  “I don’t know,” he told her.  Yes, he missed going all out and his alter ego KayLa Vie desperately wanted to get out.  She was a noisy bitch.  “Who is all going to be at this birthday bash of yours?  Because I supposed I could be tempted to bring out Kayla, but not if any of my family members will be there.”  Although his family was extremely supportive, drag was something that was his and he didn’t want to share it with the whole Valentine clan.  “You’re crazy girl, I ain’t doing no YouTube videos.  Why Helga?”  Mikael gasped at her next words, “you take that back.  I’m an incredible dancer, I refuse to be slandered.”  He didn’t say anything on the singing, he had been missing those high notes and not practicing as he should.  He took in a breath, “I love the man.  But lately just lonely because he is so busy working.”  He leaned back in his chair as he closed his eyes, “if I didn’t know any better I would think one could die with the lack of sex.”

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steviexrivers​

“Then be it. There is no teaching when you’re naturally this good.” She shrugged. While that was mostly true, just like everyone, there were things that could get to her from time to time. “I know. It’s been a while since I’ve been up there, but it always somewhere I could go in a drop of the hat given then chance.” She had taken the twins up there every now and then to see Summer and a show. It was always nice to spend time there. “You’re telling me.” Stevie said before nodding; trying not to think how she wasn’t going to have a mojito for a while. “You and Summer plus tanning? Sounds like a perfect day. Just name when and we can make this happen.”

“What is this?  Do or do not, there is no try?”  Even Mikael was impressed at the fact he just quoted one of those war space movies or whatever the hell they were called.  “Same darling, I mean I was just there in June for Pride but I always want to go back.”  Mikael had no qualms with inviting himself over to people’s places, he needed entertainment so he made it for himself.  “Absolutely, I definitely need to get darker before the weather changes or I will look like a pasty white ghost until next year...well I guess I could always go to the tanning beds but my family always gives me hell for it.”

[mikael-valentine]

LOCATION: Bowling Alley WHO: @smilesxburn​

“Fuck me,” Mikael mumbled under his breath as he hit nine pins down leaving that evil tenth pin in the far right back corner standing tall.  He stepped up to the machine waiting on his bowling ball to come up next.  “If I get this spare, I still have a chance of beating you.”  His blue eyes darted towards Ismael giving him a playful evil glare as he reached down to lift his sparkling customized purple ball up.  Placing his perfectly manicured nails inside the holes, he lined himself up and took a moment to inhale deeply and regain his composure before he took those steps and slid the ball against the wooded lane.  The ball sped down the lane and it knocked the tenth pin down causing Mikael to jump up.  “Thank goodness this is practice and not us at a competition, I am sucking tonight and not in the good way.” Mikael then plopped down next to Ismael, “you’re up and since this is a practice, please don’t take it personally that I hope you stumble and get a gutter ball.”

[glofigs]

The Prodigal Son’s face as returned!! 

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steviexrivers​

She smirked at him. “Gotta have it otherwise it won’t happen, right?” She said before nodding. “I get that. I’ve definitely dipped my knowledge into all of it.” Hell, before she decided she was going to take over the café, her original plan was to follow Summer and they were going to be on stage together. However, she felt her place was in Asteria and she was definitely happy there. There was no regrets for what she did. A laugh escaped her lips and she shrugged. “I don’t know. Would you?” She teased him a little bit, but knew he did mean what he said to her. It Mikael and he was always so sweet. “Mmm a trip to New York sounds heavenly, but I gotta get two kiddos ready for school. As for working on a tan, I think that I could do. I like to think my backyard is pretty great to relax in and get some sun.”

“Honey, teach me your ways.  I want to be a strong, confident girl.”  When it came to all those things, Mikael was out of his depths.  Only once in a blue moon, would he actually get a reference right.  Mikael pursed his lips at her question, but maintained that twinkle in his eyes to indicate he was only teasing.  “Tell me about it, I miss the city.  Oh man, I keep forgetting school is right around the corner.  That is crazy, it feels like summer just began.”  He smiled widely, “is that your way of inviting me over for mojitos and tanning?  Because I wouldn’t be opposed to it.  And of course Summer can join.”

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juliarrp​

The idea of being late to a rehearsal was something Julia couldn’t comprehend, when she was on broadway she had conditioned herself to be early. She had worked with a director who taught his cast that to be on time was to be late, and to be early was to be on time. If they wanted to show up late they might as well not come at all, and it was something she’d never forgotten. Raising her eyebrows as she spotted her friend finally arriving she apologised to the stagehand she’d been chatting to before turning to Mikael. “Oh look who decided to turn up, I was wondering if your understudy might be about to get a turn today.” She was obviously unimpressed, not something she was trying to hide. Frowning as he stressed over the look of his face she rolled her eyes, of course this was becoming a bit thing. Her mom had actually texted her the night before to let her know that the beard shaving had gone down because it was naturally going to lead to a whole situation. “I think you look better without your beard actually, even if it does make you look like you’re about twelve.” The brunette smirked, reaching out to poke his cheek.

“Don’t get snobby with me,” Mikael quickly commented, lifting his index finger at her and waving it.  Still, by her attitude he could tell she was not pleased with him.  “OH MY GAWD, YOU’RE MIFFED WITH ME.”  As he stood there in front of her, he kept blinking repeatedly as his mouth hung open completely in shock by her attitude towards him.  At her response, he rolled his eyes, still stunned at the notion she was not happy with him currently.  “You’re telling me you didn’t like my beard?  The beard I’ve had for over five years?  What am I supposed to do with this?”  He pointed to his face, “according to you, I look like a chunky twelve year old.  Just take me out to the pasture and shoot me.”  Mikael looked around for a moment before looking back at her, “are you done with the ‘tude?”

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adrianaxramirez​

Most of the time Adriana did think of herself as a pretty damn good friend. She could be there for people and support them through just about anything. But she was rarely the one who needed the help and this wasn’t a position Adriana was used to being in. Thankfully people like Mikael and Julia stepped in when she needed them and it was easy to remember that she wasn’t alone when her friends treated her like family. “She gets plenty of good things, you hush.” Her little shining star was never going to want for things with all the people in her life who adored her. “I’m pretty sure Luci still thinks she’s the star of the show so don’t be surprised when she’s acting like the princess.” Luciana’s father was part of the show and Adriana had agreed to help with all the hair and makeup and costuming needs for Leanne so she would get to catch every performance. “For the record you would have made an excellent Morticia.”

“Good, she deserves them.  Plus, I have no children of my own to spoil.  All I have is my nieces and nephews and you’re part of the Valentine family which means Luci is my niece.”  Mikael chuckled, he loved the little girl so much.  “As long as she knows I’m the queen, we’re good.”  He joked.  “Seriously, it will be great seeing her up on stage and I’m excited to get her some flowers for her part in the musical.”  It was nice when the whole family got involved, he saw Mark several times but his part was extremely small so not worth Mikael’s time.  “Thank you!  Apparently, the town wasn’t ready for me to be Morticia.”  Then again, Julia was on Broadway a little tidbit Mikael always left out when he decided to complain about his part.  “Anyway dear, how is everything?  How is work?  How is your family holding up?”

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phillip-h-valentine

Phillip giggled “It’s okay, I feel that not that California didn’t have some heat, but there’s a reason I’m always wearing these shirts you think horrendous and is because they keep me cool.” He sat next to him and wasn’t sure just how to ask his brother about him and Peter or anything else, things at the Valentine family weren’t always as clear and chill as people might thought. Phillip couldn’t help but blush and smiled at the name “She’s great. I just getting anxious that she will get bored of me, for taking things slow, or break up with me for pushing things too much, I’m still trying to figure out how to do the whole relationship thing right, and not get fucked up like last time.” The youngest Valentine chuckled and shook his head “Wasn’t going too, you look younger, so it looks good. Anyway, what about you how are things with you?”

Mikael’s eyes narrowed towards his brother’s shirt as he shook his head.  “Sometimes fashion comes with a price.”  He commented, knowing he would not be caught dead in a lot of the clothes Phillip wore.  “I’m glad to hear things are going well and that she is great.  She is so adorable.  Do not be anxious, you’re like the best guy I know.  She won’t get bored with you, just believe in yourself.”  He rolled his eyes, “what do you mean I look younger?”  Lifting himself up to sit up, he groaned.  “I am alright, just miss Colt.  He has been so busy with work, I’ve hardly seen him.  Thankfully I have the musical to keep me preoccupied, but other than that just been bored lately.  I miss New York, all the hustle and bustle while Asteria is just meh.”

[dag--dag]

and this girl being a whole mood

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steviexrivers

“Speak for yourself. I’m going to look that amazing when I’m her age.” She hoped, and honestly, the man before her was definitely looking like he’d be the same. A chuckle came from her and she nodded. “I think I’d be more surprised if you didn’t. Everyone knows Lord of the Rings like its Star Wars or Harry Potter, right?” She smiled before waving him off. “Stop. You’re just flattering me because I hold the golden ticket and without that, you don’t get your order.” Stevie joked with him and nodded. “Things are peachy, as always. They just turned ten, actually. I can’t believe it’s been ten years since I had them. Some days it feels like yesterday. How’s things with you, sweetie?”

“Love the confidence girl!”  Mikael slightly shrugged, he only understood a few references and oftentimes confused all those fandoms.  “I guess, honestly I have no clue half the time.  I was always  more into theater and fashion.”  Mikael gave one of those famous Valentine smiles as he opened his mouth in a playful shock; she would accuse him of only complimenting her for his own benefit.  “I’m hurt Stevie, would I ever say something that was untrue?”  It always surprised him when he was told children’s ages.  When he moved to New York, he lost track of a lot of things happening in Asteria.  Now that he has been back over the last year he was still trying to keep up with everyone.  “Oh things are going splendidly, I've been thinking of taking a long weekend trip to New York.  Also, I've been wanting to work on my tan but haven’t had the chance.  I practically look like a ghost.”