hyper-bole-ion

[maverickhearst]

location: v’s restaurant & bar, malibu; may 2 featuring: @ofsincity​

the bar in malibu was laid back enough for maverick’s taste while still not a complete dive. it was a far cry from the beaches of ibiza and though she wore a sundress and had her hair down in waves, that was where the similarities ended. bright pink lips curved upwards as she accepted a drink from the bartender and she turned down the man sitting next to her with a teasing grin.

“learn anything interesting last week?” she asked, one brow lifting. “i can’t remember at least two of the days.”

[ofsincity]

duncan had seen the inside of many a dive bar, and hadn’t minded it. but he was happy in maverick’s equilibrium; his world of warm smiles and good intentions was malleable, and happy to change to fit whoever else’s comfort without much — if any — discomfort from the reluctant dutchman himself. 

“i don’t think i learnt anything i didn’t already know, no,” he said, watching her exchange with the person on their other side with a smile of mild amusement, “and my memory’s about as patchy as yours, but which two days don’t you remember? maybe we’ve forgotten a different two days and then we’re doing great!”

[ofivana]

@ofsincity​

Ivy always felt different when she arrived home in Amsterdam, like she was where she truly belonged. Of course, the throne taunted her, especially when she was inside the castle’s walls, but on the busy streets of Amsterdam, surrounded by security, Ivy felt relaxed… mostly. Work was finished for the day, assuming no crisis began, and Duncan was sat across from her. The streets were bustling, but Ivy wasn’t concerned about being overheard. There was far too many guards to allow that to happen. “I always miss home when I haven’t been here for a while,” Ivy admitted, speaking in their native tongue with ease.

Before she continued the conversation, Ivy glanced over to a small group of people riding bicycles. “I wish we had the freedom to do that sometimes,” she admitted, turning back to Duncan. Of course, being a princess didn’t forbid her from riding a bike, but that kind of carelessness was impossible for Ivy. “I’ve been seeing someone lately,” she added as an afterthought, catching her brother up on her life in scattered bits. Ivy was normally organized, but with Duncan, that defence dropped.

[ofsincity]

“move to los angeles,” duncan jested. “you get all the freedoms in the world there.”

of course, he knew she never would; everything about the castle, and this country that duncan saw as a prison ivy loved and coveted. the throne, the guards, the politics, all parts of the life she knew the ins and outs of how to lead, duncan de graaf was sure he would never be able to understand. not in a month of sundays. so, for once, the princess was more relaxed than her still king-to-be ( much to their mutual chagrin ) counterpart. she even spoke better dutch than him, his own beginning to be touched by something angeleno. 

however, her latter statement caught bram and mila’s little prince off guard, his eyebrows raising slightly. not out of judgement — it never was, with duncan, six-foot-five gentle giant that he was — but out of sheer curiosity and, one could begin to see, happiness. it was his desire, of course, for her to be content, how and wherever she found it.

“you have?” he asked, taking a sip of his coffee and watching her, eyes sparking with excitement, “do i get details or do i have to guess?”

[ofsincity]

☕, 🏠, 🔎 & 🔋

all the little things meme ( accepting asks ! )

cc: @khxris and @spcakeasy who also sent one of these memes!

tea or coffee? : coffee. he was born on national coffee day. he’s dutch. it was meant to be. he takes his coffee black, nowadays, to contrast it from the time he was with phoebe when he’d drink lattes with sugar. when they met again and he had a latte for the first time in a while, it was... an experience.

what does their living space look like? it’s organised chaos. he knows where everything is, so it works, but to the inexperienced beholder it’s like walking into hell. he lives in an apartment in la, relishing in his freedom to have a smaller space away from amsterdam. or the hague. or anywhere where he has to be prince duncan. 

random detail about them? he was the netherlands’ champion air hockey player when he was thirteen.

what makes them feel better after a long day? coffee.

[ofsincity]

🎩

all the little things meme ( accepting asks ! ) — 🎩: favourite outfit

 you can prise comfortable knitwear from duncan de graaf’s cold, dead body. he loves nothing more! there’s some in his wardrobe he can’t wear because phoebe bought it for him. 

[ofsincity]

Who are the most attractive members or initiates ?

honesty day — accepting asks !

cc: @maverickhearst, @hxll-0

“well, i’m going to change that to member and initiate because i had a first instinct both times around. hope you don’t mind.”

member: maverick.

initiate: milo. 

[ofsincity]

💤 - Do they like sleeping in or waking up early?

all the little things meme ( accepting asks ! )

duncan’s a late sleeper when he doesn’t have anything to do — like filming his show — but an early riser when he does. he really loves his job, and he isn’t going to slack off about helping people who so clearly need it. but when he’s done for a season or just doesn’t have anything to do that day, all bets are off. man loves the comfort of his bed.

[ask-meme]

50 book asks

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the adventures of huckleberry finn: do you think kids or their parents are responsible for their beliefs?

the alchemist: what are your current plans for the future? will you be upset if they don’t work out?

alice’s adventures in wonderland: how do you react to absurd situations?

and then there were none: do you think murderers deserve to die?

artemis fowl: how much do you depend on technology?

beowulf: is it always worthwhile to hear both sides of an argument?

the canterbury tales: if someone is hypocritical, do you point it out?

cat’s cradle: do you think it’s better to believe a lie than to live with an unpleasant truth?

charlotte’s web: what’s your favorite art form?

coraline: if you could change your family, what would you change?

the crucible: how heavily do you depend on others when forming opinions?

fahrenheit 451: do you think there’s any knowledge that should be kept secret?

the fault in our stars: if you could have one conversation before you died, who would you talk to and what would you say?

flowers for algernon: how much potential do you think you have?

frankenstein: is it wise for humans to attempt to create life?

the giver: talk about a favorite memory

the great gatsby: what would you sacrifice for money?

harry potter: if you could bring someone back from the dead, would you? if so, who would it be?

the hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy: what do you think is the meaning of life?

the hobbit: do you think the average person has the potential to be a hero?

holes: if someone poor stole from someone rich, who would you sympathize with?

howl’s moving castle: how quickly do you form opinions about other people?

the hunger games: would you kill someone if they planned to kill you?

identical: how clear is your perception of reality?

the importance of being earnest: are you flattered or annoyed by gentlemanly behavior?

inferno: do you think you belong in hell? why or why not?

jonathan livingston seagull: is perfection a good goal?

the joy luck club: describe your family

jurassic park: do you think it’s wrong to use animals as attractions and accessories?

the kite runner: if you could, what social issue would you spread awareness about?

les misérables: do you think people should revolt if the government is corrupt?

life of pi: if you were stranded, would you be able to take care of yourself?

the lightning thief: what would you be the god/goddess of?

the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe: if you could start a new life in a new world, would you?

lord of the flies: what motivates you best?

lord of the rings: is it important to work for the greater good of the world?

of mice and men: would you kill your closest friend to save them from a worse fate?

the perks of being a wallflower: does listening to other people’s problems help you or weigh you down?

the phantom of the opera: how much do you judge others on physical appearance?

pride and prejudice: are you romantic?

the princess bride: what’s your best feature?

a raisin in the sun: what is your most important possession?

romeo and juliet: have you ever done anything ridiculous for love? what?

stargirl: do you value uniqueness?

the taming of the shrew: would you be willing to be in a relationship with someone who is very dominant?

the tell-tale heart: is there anything you feel guilty about right now? what?

to kill a mockingbird: do you believe something has value simply because it’s beautiful?

twilight: how consistent are your feelings about people close to you?

watership down: do you think your right to life is any greater than an animal’s?

the westing game: if you died now, what would you want to happen to your possessions?

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All the Little Things Meme

Get down to the nitty gritty.  Send a symbol to learn about the muse!

🍑 - Favorite fruit 🍰 - Do they eat healthy or do they like junk food? ☕ - Tea or Coffee?  How do they take theirs? 🎵- Favorite song 🔪 - Have they ever killed someone? 🍴- Favorite meal 🎩 - Usual outfit 🏠 - What does their living space look like? 🚿 - Do they like hot or cold showers? 🏨 - Sleeping position 🚔 - Have they ever broken the law? 🏃 - Are they athletic? 💐 - Favorite type of flower 🎹 - Do they play any instruments? 🎨 - Artistic ability 🏥 - Has they ever gotten seriously ill? 💤 - Do they like sleeping in or waking up early? 🕕 - The longest they’ve ever been awake 🔎 - Random detail about them 💢 - Something other’s do that gets on their nerves 🚬 - Do they drink/do drugs? 👶 - As a kid, what were they like? 🍭 - Do they have a sweet tooth? 🎂 - How old are they? 🎤 - Can they sing? 🔋 - What makes them feel better after a long day? 💕 - Parents 🍙 - Favorite snack 💀 - What are they afraid of?

[gildedsource]

————— HONESTY DAY.

Reblog this if you want to involve your character in Honesty Day! For roughly twenty-four hours, all asks (either through anon or not!) will have to be answered honestly by your character. As a rule of thumb, all these asks will have no canonical repercussions and are just for fun; but muns can always make it canon should they wish to. If you do choose to involve your character, please remember to send an ask to everyone who reblogged this!

[ofsincity]

braniacphoebe‌:

@ofsincity​

A coffee. That was all this was, Phoebe reminded herself, as she absentmindedly walked towards the park Duncan and Phoebe had agreed to meet at. She had two lattes in hand, one with sugar, like Duncan liked it, and the other plain. It was strange that Phoebe still remembered that, despite the fact that years had passed, but she firmly told herself not to be nostalgic. For Phoebe, that was impossible, she was always sensitive, emotionally involved, unlike some of the other Society members. But that was okay. Phoebe was totally in control, as she would be if this was the operating room.

Duncan was sitting on a park bench and at the sight of him, Phoebe smiled. For years after their divorce, she was angry at the circumstances that forced them to part. Sometimes, Phoebe still was, but these days, since Duncan had become an initiate in the Society, some of that rage had quelled. She mostly thought about how much she adored him instead, his kind heart, his motivation to leave that dumb throne behind… This was getting messy. Taking a deep breath, Phoebe mentally sang ‘Eye of the Tiger’ to herself, as she always did before big surgeries. (The fact that a meeting with her ex-husband was comparative to brain surgery was… a little funny, she realized.) “Hey,” Phoebe greeted, handing Duncan his coffee. “How are you? What’s new? You look good,” she said, speaking a little too quickly. “Really good, actually.”

a coffee. this was just a coffee. 

yes, she remembered how he liked it, down to the type of sugar he’d always had a taste for; these odd things that make you remember why you loved people, why you married them, and promised your life away. ( of course, it wasn’t life, but they hadn’t known that then. how could they have? )

duncan returned her — irresistible as ever — smile, and took the coffee, their fingers brushing in a static moment, confusion knitting his brows as he disentangled her racing words. “hey,” he began, “i’m doing well, not much is new, and you look really good yourself — how are you? what’s new with you?” 

the issue with the crown prince of the netherlands was that he didn’t have the thought of an operating room to steady himself, and most situations involved his desire to let go of the control he didn’t want rather than regain it. he didn’t really have the same capacity for anger that seemed to reside in the fitzalan-howards — both women were spit-fires if ever he knew them — or for the seriousness that was all phoebe, and had bypassed amber entirely.

( he realised that in the past few years, he’d seen more of amber. knew more of her than of his own ex-wife. perhaps he could do with singing ‘eye of the tiger’, too. )

[ofsincity]

text • duncan

Ivy: I'm not ensure they're capable of enjoying anything, frankly. But it was very funny! I showed it to my friend. She was also a fan.

Ivy: Oh. Interesting. How was that?

Duncan: oh, you made a friend?

Duncan: it was... okay. there's the leftover something we don't really know what to do with...

[ofsincity]

text • duncan

Ivy: Good afternoon.

Ivy: I just heard from mother and father. Apparently they did not enjoy your latest episode.

Ivy: Personally, I thought it was excellent, broer.

Duncan: well, thank you! i can't imagine they did enjoy it particularly much but as long as you enjoyed them i'm so happy

Duncan: i saw phoebe today for coffee

[ofsincity]

(  alexander skarsgard, male, he/him ) — a member of the de graaf  family seeks entry to the society ! duncan is a 39 year old prince who hails from the hague, netherlands,  who call them the farceur.  although their peers know them for being thoughtful  and  passionate ,  their reputation for being  a humorist and avant-garde might hinder their relations with current society members. while the de graaf family is known for being the dutch royal family,  the society’s hopeful  hyperion  is better remembered by houdini slipping free of his bonds, a crown untouched rested upon a throne,  a one way ticket to the u.s. of a, battles of wits with big business, and the pale line where a wedding ring used to be.  initial reports say their goal of  finally convincing his parents to let his sister succeed him in the succession line would be their first priority after being inducted, although who’s to say that won’t change ?

BASICS ;

name: prince duncan constantijn apollo matthias de graaf

gender and pronouns: cis male, he/him

age: thirty-nine (born 1 october, 1980 — palace of noordeinde, the hague, netherlands)

nicknames: duncan donuts, sometimes. or princeling.

zodiac sign: libra

orientations: bisexual / biromantic

nationality: dutch

religion: atheist (formerly catholic)

neuroses: none

HISTORY ;

hometown: the hague, netherlands

father: bram levi de graaf

mother: mila sophie de graaf

siblings: @ofivana​ (younger sister)

educational background: global affairs at yale; he finished it because he wanted to stay in america. not because he was genuinely invested.

languages spoken: dutch, english, italian, german, french

occupational history: he’s currently a philanthropist and a showrunner / comedian who up until recently lived in basin city, washington state.

achievement: getting his show on the air!

THE SOCIETY ;

codename: hyperion

meaning: he was the titan of heavenly light, and is rarely mentioned during depictions of the titanomachy. he’s not here to join a side or to start fights, he’s here to support his sister ivy and his (ex-) wife, phoebe.

traditionalist or reformist: reformist

goals in the society: convince the de graafs to give the throne to ivy; help more people victimised by people as rich as the society’s members; get his show a bigger platform; have a good time

opinion on the society: ivy thinks it’s important so that’s good enough for duncan. he just wishes it would do more with its insane ability to help others.

PERSONALITY ;

mbti: esfp-a

enneagram: two, with a three wing

temperament: sanguine

hogwarts house: gryffindor

inspirations: michael carter from marvel’s agent carter, joe lycett / hugo boss, jake peralta from nbc’s brooklyn nine-nine, lee scoresby from his dark materials

tropes: tbd

YOUR MUSE AS ;

a piece of art: my bed by tracey emin

a song: the tales of lee scoresby by lorne balfe

a book: what we owe to each other by t.m. scanlon

a movie: eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

a tv show: the good place

a historical era: the sixties, probably.

a historical figure: edward viii

a colour: cornflower

an animal: a golden retriever. honestly.

YOUR MUSE’S DREAM ;

job: not being crown prince anymore. maybe a lawyer of some kind so he could really help people in a bind. 

vacation: he would love to go to the gold coast.

day: the day they tell him they’ve given in and given the throne to ivy, plus a healthy helping of chips with mayonnaise and a flight back to america. 

as a child: to be king. he realised it wasn’t all what it was cracked up to be.

last night: inventing an even better type of coffee.

that they gave up on: being king.

that they have right now: another season of his show!

TL; DR

- duncan is the elder of two born to the royals of the netherlands and into a luxurious lifestyle, and as far as they’re concerned whatever he does he was just born to be king. 

- he’s tried everything. spent most of his time away from the netherlands and in the united states, barely passed his global relations degree at yale, started a show fucking over the capitalists for which his family stands, given copious money from the coffers for charity and started proceedings to get an american citizenship — but nothing has worked. 

- he even tried defying the marriage match made for him by marrying the cousin ( @braniacphoebe​ ) of the infamous duchess of norfolk ( @duchessnorfolk​ ) but since she was still nobility-related they simply approved of the match. 

- even when they divorced, for some complex reasons including an attempt to get the catholic de graafs to change the line, nothing seemed to manage it. they said they didn’t like her anyway. 

- his show is based on the british show joe lycett’s got your back! you should check it out if you’ve got the time, it’s delightful. by being in the society he wants to further this, and give his sister — the closest thing in his life — her dream, that she deserves. 

- until the show started airing he lived in basin city. now he lives in l.a. he doesn’t like it as much.

[skarsgardaddict]