[renxhunter]

The detective squad room was quieter than usual, save for the occasional ringing phone and the hum of conversations from nearby desks. "We have a new witness? That's great news, Chief. I'll stop by as soon as possible. Thank you." Ren set down the phone on his desk and took a moment to process what he'd just heard. A new witness had come forward regarding his father's alleged crime. For the first time in a long while, he felt hopeful.

He was sending a text to his mom when he heard the door to his office open. Looking up from his phone, he broke into a bright smile. "Oh, hey. You're here." He slipped his phone into his pocket and stood from his chair. "Sorry, just give me a second to clock out, then we can go grab lunch. My treat." He said with a rare grin on his face. "I actually have something to celebrate." @ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

"Well that's exciting." Garrick said with a smile. "Do I get to know what's going on or just not yet?" He asked.

[sageedwardsxo]

Text: All Contacts

Sage: Hello everyone, if you don't know me, I'm Sage Edwards. Sage: I was born on December 13, 1990. Sage: I'm a neurosurgon at the Presbyterian Hospital. Sage: I'm a Saggitarius. Sage: And I have a crush on Brandon Adams. Sage: Hope you all have an amazing day today. @ggblasts @ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

Garrick: Is this how people admit to having feelings for someone these days? Garrick: That's interesting. Garrick: Nice to meet you, hope it works out for you two.

[emmelinemaddoxxoxo]

"Thank you so much for meeting up with me for lunch. Life has been beyond hectic lately, and I promise, lunch is on me, order whatever." She smiled at the person she had gone out to lunch with. @ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

"You do not need to apologize at all, I very much understand how hectic life gets." He looked at her. "And no, you are not paying, I will pay for both of us."

[thejohnlogan]

"It was fun when my sister posted rumors about people and so on back home, but... " John paused, shook his head "This Gossip Girl seems to be on another level. What's her deal? Does she want to destroy people's life because she thinks it's fun or what? I don't get it"

@ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

"I honestly just ignore her." Garrick said with a shrug. "I don't give a fuck what she has to say about me."

[imogenbarnes]

"I'm so exhausted, I have been working so much lately, but I hate that I can't say anything." Imogen said with a laugh. "Anyways, how are you doing?" @ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

"I mean, at least you're being busy and not just sitting around and doing nothing, you know?"

[themarilynsinclair]

"Mhm, mhm, hold that thought." Marilyn held her finger up and picked up her glass of wine, quickly finishing the contents, she cleared her throat and asked, "What are you bitching about?" @ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

"I don't bitch, at leasts not to people who I barley know." Garrick looked at Marilyn. "How are you?"

[notgarricktavis]

Garrick Tavis, Xaden's second in command. Even here in Manattan. At least you know nothing will ever change no matter where you go.

Hmm, if I had a problem with Xaden being the leader, everyone would know. I know who Xaden is, and what he stands for. Maybe think, before you try to insult me, yeah?

[ellaxhampton]

"Something strong." She said with a shrug and walked over to the bar and looked at Garrick. "How are you adjusting to living here? Wait, how long have you lived here for?"

[notgarricktavis]

"I've only lived here for seven months and honestly, I'd rather deal with bitchy dragons and the possible death threats at every corner than having to deal with Gossip Girl."

[hirhiannonmatthias]

Rhi looked at Garrick. "It's very fucking weird, Tavis." She said. "People really will say anything just to hear themselves speak, it's fucking ridiculous."

[notgarricktavis]

"Yeah, I know." Garrick laughed. "Look, we got bigger issues than people being stupid enough to think you like Riorson." He said and stepped closer to her. "He's Venin." He whispered so only she could hear and took a step back. "I..I guess the upside of this is that I can use my signet so that should be somewhat helpful."

[ellaxhampton]

"Let's not pretend this is an interesting conversation, all you've done for the past hour is talk about your hair, which is very flat and dull." She looked at the male who had been talking to her and spotted someone she knew. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to talk to someone that actually knows how to hold a conversation." She walked away and up to that person. "Drinks?" She asked in a way of greeting them. @ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

Garrick raised a brow at Ella when he approached her. "Uh, yeah we can get drinks." He nodded. "What did you have in mind?" He asked. Honestly, anything was better than being on Xaden watch. Not that he wasn't worried about his best friend, but there was only so much he could do for him.

[itsxadenriorson]

Xaden narrowed his eyes at Garrick. The urge to hurt his best friend was to the moon, but he reined himself in. "I know I will." He growled and turned his back to Garrick. He counted to ten in his head and then turned to his best friend. "I'm fucked."

[notgarricktavis]

"Yeah, no fucking shit you're fucked." He shook his head and groaned. "Damn it Xaden, just...damn it! Vi is gonna fucking freak when she sees you like this and what's worse, there isn't supposed to be magic here. You can't draw from the earth. You...fuck."

[hirhiannonmatthias]

"I don't know who admitted that they thought Riorson and I would be a cute couple, but get your eyes checked and that is the nicest fucking thing I can say about that." @ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

Garrick laughed. "It could be a lot...I was going to say weird, but no, nothing could ever be more weird than that." He shook his head.

[madelinexvan]

"You're disgusting, you know that? The audacity to stand here and act like you didn't spend a year pretending to be my best friend just to tear me down. I don't mesh with trash. So do both of us a favor and keep yourself far away from me." Belle, writhing with anger when she saw her former best friend at the mall who made fun of her. She turned on her heel, walking back to her friend who was waiting by the display of bouquets. "God, I'm so sorry." Belle muttered and sighed as she looked at the person. "Remind me why I ever let people like that get close to me. Anyway, thanks for helping me choose the flowers for the wedding. Peonies or lilies? What do you think?" @ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

"I'm only here because I needed to get out of my own space for a bit." Garrick looked at Belle. "I don't know shit about fuck about weddings." He added.

[itsxadenriorson]

This wasn't supposed to happen. He was supposed to be safe here. There was no magic, no Sagyel, but as he looked in the mirror, his eyes were red, and the veins around him were also red, in lightning forms. This had to be a nightmare. It had to be.

He refused to believe that this was reality, but it was.

"FUCK!" He shouted and closed his eyes and let them stay shut for several moments before opening them again and seeing that his eyes were still red, and he growled.

This was not okay.

Hearing a pounding on his apartment door, he shouted, "It's open!" Not sure why he did, but it was too late now.

Running a hand through his hair, he shook his head and walked out of the bathroom to greet the person who had shown up.

"Don't scream." He said to them. He knew how he looked and it wasn't good.

@ggstarterblog

[notgarricktavis]

"You're telling me not to scream?" He raised a brow and walked over to Xaden and shook his head. "You look like a nightmare. You are going to scare the fuck out of everyone that sees you, man."

[notgarricktavis]

"I'm not gonna lie, I have only been here for a few months and I don't know who you're talking about that well, but they sound like a piece of shit and you should avoid them." @ggstarterblog

[xo-janeryder]

Jane huffed and tilted her head slightly. “You know that guy who walks around like he owns the air in the room? The one with the stupid confident smile?” She curved her lips into an exaggerated grin, dropping her voice in mock imitation. “Hey… sunshine. Namaste. Miss me? Aughh.”Then she rolled her eyes and let her face go back to normal. “Yeah. That’s him. Head of digital content at Scarlet, the magazine I work for. Basically, he’s in my face every day… except weekends. Those are my only safe hours.”

[notgarricktavis]

"He sounds like a fucking prick." Garrick said with a shrug. "Have you told him to leave you alone?" He raised a brow.

[elijahxhamilton]

"Good because I was really just trying to see how much you were paying attention and eventually I started to talk about a movie I watched when I was stupid high."

[notgarricktavis]

Garrick laughed. "That is a good way to test someone." He said with a smile. "Was there a reason you got stupid high or no?"

[hiadriannabarnes]

"What kind of war person are you if you don't remember names of basic ass people from a shitty ass reality TV show?" Adrianna teased him with a smile. "Though, I was only recapping what happened on Below Deck so it's okay that you have no clue who I was talking about and that I should avoid them."

[notgarricktavis]

"One that truly does not give a fuck about something called Below Deck." Garrick laughed. "Do you often watch shows like that?"