nehanda

heavy lies the head that wears the crown

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grlking:

“ who doesn’t hate getting out of bed ? well… aside from you , ms. overachiever , “ uzoma jokes , which was the most normal thing when it came to uzoma and her elder sister. “ tell me what you got , at least ! “

“getting outta bed is just step one to achieving your dreams. can’t get shit done from under ya blankets.” she rolls her eyes affectionately at her sister. it was true, nehanda wasn’t really an expert at... relaxing. she picks up the bags strewn on the floor, passing each item over for zo to inspect as she names them. “just some ice cream, ready-made meals... in case leaving your room’s too much effort.”

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[ text >> @shiftinganger ] — hey! [ text >> helena barnes ] — how’s your dad doing? and steve? [ text >> helena barnes ] — wanted to pop by and drop off a care package but i realized i don’t know your address

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grlking:

for awhile it was just uzoma and her mom so when she found out that she had SIBLINGS she was more than happy. well , not at the time , but eventually. uzoma loves each of her siblings so much , even if sometimes they don’t return the feelings. 

“ have you ever heard of knocking ? “ zo asked , looking up from her phone , a bright smile on her face that was only for the family she cherishes so much. 

it immediately makes her feel at home, the way zo pretends to be annoyed at her barging in. she flops down onto the bed beside her sister and pulls her in for a hug with a laugh as the groceries tumble onto the floor. 

“families don’t need to knock. besides, then you’d have t’ get outta bed, and i know how much you hate that!”

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girlcfiron:

[ text // @ofwakandas ] pls tell me uve been leaving the house an enjoying the festivities this weekend [ text // princess needs2chill 👑 ] pls tell me ur actually experiencing pride

[ text >> alli👑 ] — um [ text >> alli👑 ] — 😬

[ text >> alli👑 ] — i just.. got sucked into a research deep-dive [ text >> alli👑 ] — you know how it goes [ text >> alli👑 ] — one interesting article.. and then reading something else that was referenced in it...

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notakillgrave:

“I… I used my powers on him,” Alexandra admitted, biting her lip. “I didn’t mean to, I just forgot that… Oh god. Yes, he’ll be fine. It’ll wear off. Won’t take too long…” Alexandra wasn’t too worried about that– the effects never lasted. She was worried of the effect it might have on them though. Having your free will violated was never a good feeling. Not to mention it could get her in a lot of trouble.

she turns her head once more to check on the quickly receding figure — doesn’t seem like anything too bad will happen to him. still, she fixes steely eyes on the violet-hued girl standing before her.  she seems fidgety, a sure sign of anxiety. maybe she really didn’t mean it. maybe she deserves the benefit of the doubt.

“well —you really should be more careful, yeah? with powers that can... affect others this much.”

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scorchmarkd:

@ofwakandas // 🔥

      lazily  her eyes opened  ;    half lidded golden eyes peering through the mane of crimson hair pulled over her face.    a messy sleeper – her duvet half kicked off her bed. a shame, as she should of used it to smother her face instead.            she was familiar with skin, but perhaps seeing her roommate in little to nothing first thing in the morning ( was it even morning ? )     ‘oh.    oh. ‘     she sits up slightly, unsure of how to approach this.   ‘ is ,  that a cultural thing ? because like, if you’re doing it out of solidarity i’m not actually naked when i’m on fire . .. ‘ 

nehanda’s always been an early riser — out of bed at 5 to hit the gym, and a quick shower before getting on with her work. eldlilja’s.. rarely awake at this hour, so she usually takes her own sweet time to get dressed. after all, what could possibly happen? of course, that train of thought jinxed this morning’s routine.

her body reflexively flinches at the unexpected sound of her roommate’s voice, and she throws on the first thing her panicked hands land on. “just — just trying to pick out an outfit. i didn’t expect you to be awake..?” 

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‘ my ‘stay in bed all day’ game’s too strong. ’ Harry @ nctgcblin !

do i even keep track of my memes any more? | @nctgcblin | accepting !

“sounds like a comfy place to get your thesis done,” forcing a smile onto her lips as she turned to face the boy. why was he even talking to her? “i can never get any work done like that, though.”

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/ closed for @tchaviv.

“brother,” she breaks the silence as she rounds the corner, alerting him to her presence as smoothly as she can. her eyes rake over him, taking in the faded scratches and bruises with a pained sigh. what’s he gotten himself into now? the regal decorum burned into her mind as a child kept her on the straight and narrow even out of their parents’ sight in paragon, but it seemed t’chaviv was using this newfound freedom to his fullest. “when will you learn to take care of yourself?” 

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onelcved:

      ‘     well – silly, that’s because it’s not a saying ! it’s a fact ! i read it on a back of a rapper …. or maybe my uncle told me … .’   her words trail off in thought.     dark pupils glazing over, only a second before she snapped back to attention, ‘ i mean,    what else would a brain release ?? ‘ 

her skin bristles at the easy way the dismissive label slips out of the girl’s mouth, and she shoves the chocolate deep into her pocket, crossing her arms firmly. no way this kid’s getting her stash. “i’m not a science student, but pretty sure there’s no room in your brain for any orphans. the brain releases hormones, like signals for your body? duh ! ”

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keepercfdeath:

“Whatever this is better be important. I don’t like having my time wasted,” Samara said, fully prepared for this to not be important. At least, not important to her. “What is it?”

the flare of anxiety as she’s being snapped at almost makes her recoil, but she pushes through it and holds her clipboard out firmly. “migrant rights ! i’m collecting signatures for a petition, and — and i think it’s pretty dang important, anyway. for humans of all races and aliens and anyone in between.”

[purpledblues]

  Would you kill me, my love?

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ghcstbarnes:

“is that the best you got?” bucky grinned slightly at the other. “if that’s working hard then the fate of the world is screwed.” he bit down a laugh, rolling his shoulders back as he sat up on the bench, crossing his arms. 

she steps back from the punching bag, a hand reaching out to still it instinctively as she looks bucky in the eye. gods. she knows she has quite a way to go before she’s worthy of trying to protect anyone but herself, but she’ll be damned if she lets anyone else undercut her. “all due respect, mr. barnes, but i got plenty more than just my fists.” 

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pls message me if u r interested in picking up these plots i will Love You Forever!!!

🎵 alaska | maggie rogers (00/01)

and i walked off you and i walked off an old me oh me, oh my, i thought it was a dream so it seemed

a teen relationship turned exes ( potentially her first??) — either they grew apart or the other person just lost whatever feelings they had for her and like. nehanda was so lost for a long while because she sank everything into this relationship & she didn’t know how to just be herself without muse a in her life like that anymore. but then time passed and she also realized that she’d changed so much as a person since then. she doesn’t really want this relationship / dynamic back anymore, but she’s super thankful for everything muse a brought into her life. she definitely still looks back on those times really fondly, and would like to reconnect with muse b, catch up on their lives since the good old days. this would probably be an x-kid of any gender, since she was at xavier’s from 12-18.

🎵 bad behavior | the maine (00/01)

her lips and bad behavior i’m in danger / oh, i inhale you in small doses but adore you like the roses when you’re bad for me

life’s been fairly good to nehanda so far ( and her parents have already trained her to be on the lookout for / weed out the people who might be taking advantage of her power/position ), so she’s never really had to figure people out on her own. she’s always been a little naive, a little too trusting with her heart, and now that her parents aren’t here to sound the alarm bells for her, she’s found love in muse b. or, what she thinks is love, anyway. muse b is someone who gives nehanda the affection and attention she really wants — makes her believe it’s for her as a person, nothing at all to do with her being princess of wakanda. but this person isn’t all good. they’re dangerously charming, and persuade nehanda to live life a little more on the edge than she normally would herself.  [ gimme that opposites attract, bad influence kinda romance plot!! someone who teaches nehanda how to be a little more reckless, even though it’s not necessarily the best choice!! ]

🎵 another night on mars | the maine (02/03)

what’s another night on mars? with friends like ours anywhere is home.

can you say girl squad? nehanda’s never been the best at making friends — what with her pack of siblings, she’s never really had to. it’s not like she was lonely. but she’s kind of known for a while that she’s not the best with people / socializing even though she tries. for some reason, though, ALLI STARK, ADELLA WAYNE and muse f liked her enough to stick around through her quirks and all. she was confused at first because it’s so unlike what she’s used to, but it is really nice to have something of a family she’s created for her own, especially one that she knows for sure chose her. she loves them all and would absolutely die for them if she had to, but will settle for politely but firmly arguing with everyone who stands in their way.  [ pls come love my slightly socially awkward babe <3 ]

🎵 your obedient servant | hamilton (00/01)

i will not equivocate on my opinion i have always worn it on my sleeve even if i said what you think i said you would need to cite a more specific grievance here’s an itemised list of thirty years of disagreements

nehanda’s usually pretty easy-going. she doesn’t have that many friends as it is, and she’s not out to make enemies. she’s a diplomat at heart, and would usually choose to resolve conflict peacefully. however, muse g is someone she’s continually found herself butting heads with, and nehanda’s not one to stand down when she thinks knows she’s right. muse g has done the impossible — gotten completely under her skin, rattled her so she begins to doubt herself in areas she was previously very certain in. things are getting personal, and every time they face off nehanda feels the need to be her absolute best because she will not stomach losing to them. [ pls fuel her never-ending self-hatred n perfectionism!! ]

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notakillgrave:

As soon as the registration had been created, Alexandra had found herself registered. Already on public record as a potentially dangerous mutant, the purple girl was warned to comply with the testing and training required of the second stage of registering or else face consequences. Knowing she could so easily have been placed in jail, she didn’t argue. 

But the testing always left her feeling like she needed a shower. Being poked and prodded while being expected to use her powers on others was nightmarish. Leaving, she was in a mood, and it tended to be when her control slipped the most. When someone flinched away from her as she passed, as if she were dangerous, she snapped. It was small but it was the final straw to break her back. “Go away.” 

Without hesitation, the person walked away, their skin tinged purple. Alexandra stared in horror, hand over her mouth. Someone else had seen, she realised as she looked around, eyes wide. “I– I didn’t mean to!” she insisted. 

it was pretty impressive — seeing a girl her age simply give a command, and for it to be obeyed without question. without resistance. at least, it is until she sees the sickly purple gleaming over the surface of their retreating silhouette.

eyes widened in fear and curiosity, she turns to face the girl despite every instinct in her brain shouting run! the girl’s face, tinged the same hue as the boy walking away firmly, betrays the shock and fear that tells nehanda her defense is honest, at the very least.

“holy shit, what did you do?” she arches a brow, confusion written all over her face. “is he — will he be okay?” 

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onelcved:

              ‘HEY – ‘    petal pink lips blooming a toothy smile , ‘    do you have any chocolate on you ?      i don’t know, but i’ve heard chocolate always make you feel better because it makes the brain release the orphans.’ ;

her brows crinkle as fingers brush against the wrapper of the kitkat she’s kept stowed away in her pocket for an emergency situation, not sure she’s hearing the girl right. “sorry — the orphans? pretty sure that’s... not how the saying goes.”

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/ closed for @grlking 

she pushes zo’s door open out of pure instinct, letting the sound of the door announce her arrival— ever since they got close, all semblance of boundaries flew out the window. the realization hits her just a little too late. christ, is her roommate in? thankfully not.

“alright, i got you some chocolate, ice cream and a ton of instant food. you’re all set to stay in this room for as long as you want.”

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— ✧NAFESSA WILLIAMS ? NO, THAT’S JUST NEHANDA ! THEY’RE THE TWENTY THREE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER OF T’CHALLA & ORORO. THEY ARE ALSO A GRAD STUDENT & TEACHING ASSISTANT AT PARAGON. I HEAR THEY’RE DIPLOMATIC & ANALYTICAL BUT TEND TO BE RESERVED & PERFECTIONISTIC. HER SAYS THAT HER POWER IS WEATHER MANIPULATION. { nat back at it again !! my tz is now gmt+8 tho rip }

( did i say i was done? i’m not done. ) more abt my new babe under the cut!!

born to ororo and t’challa in the midst of a happy relationship [ this stuff is?? up in the air tbh until we get either one or both of them in this group ]

she had a beautiful childhood. princess of wakanda, loving parents, and the opportunity to do whatever her heart desired.

probably spent more time than she should’ve crawling around shuri’s lab, poking and grabbing at lord know’s what before her aunt could get to her.

she was a really playful child. is still, but only in her heart, because that’s not exactly how a princess in the public eye should be carrying herself. 

sidenote: throw me all the bad-influence connections pls she has a restless heart and wants to have fun and could ,, probably be led astray a little

her powers manifested when she was 12 —  and her mother was so happy. so proud. 

the powers only helped her grow even closer to her mom — she is her role model in all ways and her #1 goal at all times is to make her parents proud.

also helped her grow closer to gust!! she looked to him for guidance a lot in this period in her life bc she thinks he’s The Best™

her parents decided to send her to xavier’s so she could be around more kids like her. learn to use her gift. 

she was there from 12-18, at which point she left for a gap year back home in wakanda, and then to get her BA at yale.

a true scholarship kid. she’s always been super insistent on getting by on her own merit, not just because of who her parents are. she wants to earn things for herself.

worked as a waitress and an RA while getting her BA and used that money to cover her own living expenses. hasn’t asked for an allowance / spending money etc. since she left xavier’s.

she currently has a bachelor’s in international relations and political science, & is getting her phd (aka avoiding her actual responsibilities). 

she’s also an active humanitarian !! #1 fan of using her position of relative power to speak up about inequalities and campaigning for discriminated populations etc.

loves: her family / political activism / poetry / sweet treats  hates: making mistakes / bigots / willful ignorance / going to the gym

wanted connections: x-kids ?? people she would’ve known at xavier’s ?? exes ?? current/potential romances ?? girl squad ?? GIVE ME EVERYTHING