s t a r c h i l d

oliver sanders. two hundred. elf. pet. deaf.

[oliverrtwist]

lodgesung‌:

it was rather odd. the way this pet just kept doing his best to be a few steps forward from alexander, just to stare at him as they walked. right at his face, not even subtly. alex dismissed it, and even found it a little endearing. not to mention the elf was pretty to look at, so he wouldn’t complain about it. a laugh escaping him as oli’s real age was revealed, much to his shock. “okay! i would’ve never thought someone like you could make me feel like a toddler, but color me stoked! i’m barely ninety five, not even a hundred yet.” it was true what was said about elves. a thousand and one years could pass and they would retain youthful beauty. but again, not having met many elves before made alexander’s first encounters with them brand new experiences. to think this kid…well, this guy doubled his age while looking like your average high-schooler, it was rather amazing. not as amazing though, as the boy’s next revelation, one that made alex stop on his tracks. “hold on, you are deaf?” he approached oli, staring down at him as if looking for any sign that should have told him he was deaf. “how have you been answering me then?” he was genuinely amazed, but it didn’t stop him from resuming his way over to his shop. he guided oliver to the back, where a pile of turntables laid in the corner. they were about twenty-something, some properly boxed, others just stuck one above the other. not disorganised or carelessly thrown together, but certainly looking in urgent need of maintenance. “well, i have a couple of them that just need a little tweaks on the needle, which are the newer ones. others i’ve found in literal junkyards, and need a complete revamp. think you can handle that?” he asked, his hand pointing at the task oliver was facing.

A surprised expression painted itself on Oliver’s face for a moment when the master told him how old he was before he burst into a fit of giggles afterwards. He couldn’t believe that he was actually older! Oliver knew that there were plenty of masters that would be younger than him despite how odd he thought that was, but he had never met one before and was greatly amused by it since he technically had more wisdom and experience than someone in a position of power. “Aw, you’re like a toddler! How cute.” Oliver giggled again, reaching up to pat the man on his head as if he were an actual child. Maybe it wasn’t the smartest idea for him to tease a master, but he really couldn’t help himself. Though, it didn’t seem that would be a problem the moment his deafness was brought up. “I’ve been reading your lips the whole time.” He shrugged as if it were obvious and followed the man into the back of his shop. But when he spotted the piles of turntables waiting to be fixed, Oliver was convinced he had stepped into an elf’s wonderland instead, and his eyes instantly lit up like a child on Christmas. “I most certainly can,” Oliver exclaimed in excitement with an enthusiastic nod when he was asked if he could handle the task. He couldn’t wait to get his hands on those turntables. “I’ll treat them as if they were my own!” And then he got to work, deciding to start with the ones that needed the most attention before pausing a second later when he realized he had nothing to fix them with. “D-Do you know where the tools are?” Oliver asked shyly, his cheeks flushed in embarrassment at his forgetfulness.

[oliverrtwist]

holy shit! i just realized how long i’ve been gone for! xD anywayyyyyy would anyone like to plot something? i’m down for literally anything so shoot your shot. if you want, you can like this or hit me up. it’s up to you : )

[oliverrtwist]

darkelfwyn‌:

Okay, so the young man clearly hadn’t heard him, but it was understandable given his predicament. Opening the medicine cabinet, he pulled out a couple of aspirin and grabbed the cup he used to collect water for when he needed to rinse out his mouth after brushing his teeth before he headed to the bed. Offering the aspirin and the cup to the younger elf, he gave him a small smile. “You’re in my bed, in my estate. But do not worry. Nothing happened… I made sure of that.”

Making a run for it and sparing himself the details of whatever horror might’ve befallen him while he was out had crossed Oliver’s mind, but he quickly realized that the drug in the drink given to him by another master wouldn’t wear off for another few hours so he would be forced to stay where he was. He would’ve worried about being taken advantage of by this man too if it wasn’t for the glass of water and aspirin offered to him with a kind smile. “T-Thank you,” he said in surprise and swallowed the pills afterwards. “Do you…know what happened to me?”

[oliverrtwist]

elf-hyunki‌:

He had never met someone who was deaf let alone a deaf elf, his eyes widened a bit. Turning his head to face the other, he said his name a bit slower and more enunciated, “Hyun-ki…or you can call me whatever you want.” he smiled a bit more visibly, now. “A few days..” and those days were rough, but at least he wasn’t too alone in it.

Oliver could tell from that look on his face that he found a deaf elf to be surprising, but it was understandable since elves like him were very rare in the supernatural community. Most people he told would either mock him or thought he was weak, which was far from true. However, Oliver could tell that wouldn’t be the case this time when the other pet turned his head and slowly pronounced his name so it was easier to catch. “H-Hyun-ki,” he said slowly, curiously looking up at him afterwards. “Did I get that right?” Oliver really hoped he did. “Since you’re new, I could teach you the ropes if you want?”

[oliverrtwist]

darkelfwyn‌:

As Wyn wiped the condensation from the window after his shower, he could hear the person in his bed beginning to stir. “Hey, you alright?” the elf asked, turning to look over his shoulder at the other. “You’ve been out for awhile.” After coming across the other last night, it being clear that the other person had a rough night, he took them back to his home to allow them to sleep it off somewhere safe and somewhere private.

Returning from the black abyss of his mind that he had been trapped in for an unknown amount of time, Oliver began to regain consciousness and slowly raised a hand up to hold his pounding head. He wasn’t sure where he was, or why his head felt like it had been run over by a monster truck several times, but he could sense he wasn’t alone and tried to sit up slowly to survey the room when he spotted a man standing not too far from where he was lying down. “W-Where am I?” He weakly asked, hand still on his head.

[oliverrtwist]

levicollxns‌:

“glad to see you have a backbone.” considering the other was tiny and frail looking he didn’t think he’d stick up for himself. levi knew he was a bit of a jerk but in his mind he didn’t think there was anything wrong with it. it’s just how he was. “do you even know what the store is called? how the fuck do you expect directions if you don’t know what you’re looking for?” levi snapped back. “what’s my problem? you tell me. look at where we are. what we are.”

“Good to know I passed your durability test.” He snarked. There was once a time where Oliver let people walk all over him and swore to himself he’d never allow that again after he survived it. Master or pet, it didn’t matter, because he wouldn’t keep his mouth shut unless he decided it was best. “No, I don’t. That’s why I asked for help,” Oliver scowled at the other pet. “And look, I get your life isn’t great right now, but that doesn’t give you a pass to be an asshole. If you haven’t noticed we’re all in the same boat, so you can either roll with the punches and maybe learn a little empathy on the way or get rolled over.”

[oliverrtwist]

elf-hyunki‌:

The blue elf didn’t think that he was really doing anything special, He just did what he though made sense, but he gave a soft smile and chuckle back as a response. “Oli.” his slight accent came out when saying the name, he would remember it. “Ah..I’m called Hyunki, Oli is a nice name” his smile grew a bit as he lead the way. “How long have you..?” he tapped on his own collar.

“Thanks, but I’m sorry I-I didn’t catch your name. Could you repeat it again a little slower please? I’m deaf.” He asked kindly, squinting his eyes and concentrating on his lips so he could be able to understand what was said this time. It was moments like these that Oliver wished everyone spoke sign language so he wouldn’t have to concentrate so hard on communication or even need to talk. His lip-reading accuracy was pretty good, but it took up a lot of energy and he still missed some words even if the other person didn’t notice. “A few months. You?” Oliver questioned, absentmindedly touching his collar. 

[oliverrtwist]

levicollxns‌:

“music store? hah, what’re you gonna do there? stare at the shit you want?” levi was guilty of doing that just at the art supplies among the stores around town. the wolf though paused in his movements and turned to look around at the buildings that were near the both of them. “i haven’t been here that long kid. i don’t fucking know. can’t be that hard to find though right?” levi questioned, tipping his head to the side very slightly. which was a very dog like thing to do. 

But of course the first person he’d tried to ask help from would be an asshole. It seemed this city was both a beacon and a safe haven for the sort to congregate so why Oliver was stilled surprised by this was beyond him. He would’ve ignored that comment if this were any other day, but today he was sick of meeting the same kind of people and being nice. Plus, he didn’t have to respect another pet like he did a master. “I asked for directions, not questions,” he sneered. “And if it were easy to find I wouldn’t be asking for your help. Jeez! What’s your problem?”

[oliverrtwist]

marktulane‌:

Mark was in the back of the tattoo shop meditating when his peace was interrupted by someone slamming on the bell as opposed to just tapping it. He broke his pose with a sigh and supposed his clerk had gone to lunch or was otherwise indisposed for the clientele out front. Mark slipped into a black silk shirt and matching pants before padding along the bamboo floor in his room in the back of the shop up to the front. He took the bell from the counter with a smooth movement of his hands as he watched the party who was there. “How long have you been waiting?” he asked softly.

Out of all the things Oliver could’ve bought with the money gifted to him by a kind master, he hadn’t expected it to be a tattoo. The last time he’d seen the inside of a parlor was in the early nineties when he had gotten his first two tattoos, and had been content with never stepping foot in one again, but when he realized just how much the ink had faded with age that was when Oliver knew he was in need of a touch up. Unaware of how loud he’d tapped on the little bell seated on the counter as he couldn’t hear, he stood there and waited until the artist finally arrived. “Not long! Maybe only a few minutes,” he shrugged before getting to the point. “So, I need a touch up on an old tattoo. Are you familiar with hiragana?”

[oliverrtwist]

elf-hyunki‌:

Hyunki slowed himself down a bit so that the other elf could catch up. He had spent a lot of his time in the flower shop and that seemed to be all that he was interested in, he didn’t mind leaving it for a bit. He nodded to the question, “Mhm. This place is big…you could get even more lost if I’d just written it down, that would take up more time for you.” he explained softly.

An unpremeditated smile crossed his face the moment he read those words off his lips. It had been awhile since Oliver had come across someone so kind, maybe because he spent most of his time alone or that many of the masters he’d encountered gave new meaning to the word monster, but he was grateful either way that a total stranger would take the time out of their day to help him. “Thank you! I really appreciate it,” he said sincerely, the smile still on his face. “I’m Oliver, by the way, but you can call me Oli. What’s your name?” 

[oliverrtwist]

elf-hyunki‌:

The young elf watched as the other did his gestures of relief, his faint smile stayed for a bit until he was asked if he could write it down. Short answer? No he could not. “I…mmm..” Maybe showing him would be a better way, for both of them. He shook his head and decided to start walking in the music store’s path instead. he took a few steps before looking back, “I can show you, instead..” he said and gestured for the elf to follow.

He stood there and waited to read the answer from the man’s lips when he suddenly started walking away, leaving Oliver confused as to why. Was asking if he could write it down actually too much to ask for? However, it was only moments later when the other elf gestured for Oliver to follow him and told him that he would lead him there instead that he realized the real reason. “A-Are you sure? I really don’t want to take up all your time.” Oliver asked with uncertainty as he tried to catch up, his lip bitten between his teeth. He knew the other man was also a pet from the collar around his neck and knowing Oliver would be occupying a large amount of his own precious time didn’t make him feel any better.

[oliverrtwist]

elf-hyunki‌:

Hyunki spent his free time at the flower shop smelling and touching the plants inside. The fact that he even got to be outside almost brought a smile to his face, there were so many things he just didn’t know. The blue haired elf’s head lifted from the blue bells he was looking at to see who and where that voice was coming from. His blank expression looked over the other, another elf. Hyu looked down to think to himself, he did seem to pass a music store on his walk around. He looked back up with a faint smile on his face and nodded.

“Really? Oh, thank God!” Oliver sighed in relief, a wide smile on his face now that he didn’t have to worry about finding the store anymore. Pets were only given a certain number of hours outside and he really didn’t want to continue wasting all of that precious time he was given. “Would it be okay if you wrote it down for me? That should be enough for me to find it.” The elf questioned, a sheepish expression on his face since he felt like he might be asking too much. Truthfully, Oliver wasn’t entirely certain a simple picture drawn on paper would be enough for him to actually find it, but he wouldn’t dare expect for the other man to lead him there himself. He did find it a bit ironic though, how someone who was good at finding people could barely find a store.

[oliverrtwist]

Standing on the edge of the sidewalk, Oliver scratched his head in confusion as he looked back and forth between the two opposite directions in the hope that what he was searching for would miraculously appear. He had wanted to spend a bit of his allowed free time at the music store but still couldn’t find it and was already pushing over an hour that he had been looking for the place. It being his first time going there didn’t help his situation either, and the frustration was starting to set in when he finally gave up pretending like he knew where he was going. Walking up to the first person he saw, Oliver tried to approach them as carefully as possible to not startle them as he politely asked, “Excuse me, I’m sorry to bother you but…do you know where the music store is? I-I can’t seem to find it.”

[prettybrattyboy]

i want to wear someones hoodie and whimper into it while i ride them and they tell me how good i am

[legalmargamind]

[oliverrtwist]

legalmargamind‌:

Suck my fingers

[oliverrtwist]

lodgesung‌:

alexander listened to the elf walking behind him, rather marvelled as a smile shone on his lips. now that they were out of that prison, the master felt relieved that he could finally open up to the pet in a more carefree way. no more pretences, or at least just a sprinkle of them while they reached the safe haven that was anderson records. “is that so? how old are you again, kiddo?” a smirk lingered on the witch’s lips, now clearly playing with the elf’s age. “a shame indeed. i suppose it is practical to have every song you want in a device the size of a pop-tart, but nothing can beat the classic beauty of a turntable playing in the middle of the living room.” he sighed, his nostalgic heart taking the best of him. the shop was not very far, so he started to slip his keys out of his pocket. “well, i have several ones. some older than others, and definitely more damaged. i got them everywhere, from pawn shops to dumpsters. their conditions vary, but here’s where you come in,” his body turned for a second, bopping the elf’s button nose before he opened the door to his shop. the floating pieces of the telescope entering first and placing themselves on top of the shop’s counter. “what you did with those, i want you to do with my turntables. not in one evening, you may take your time. have fun with it even. whatever pieces you require, for the turntables and your…thing, you’ll have them without cost from moi.”

He kept his eyes glued to the master’s lips as they walked, letting his senses worry about what was in front of him. Keeping up was another story though. Oliver’s shorter legs made it difficult at first to stay within reading distance, but eventually found a good enough one to catch the playful question about his age. “Two hundred. How about you?” He tilted his head curiously and then quickly moved to the right without a glance to avoid colliding with someone coming down the street. There was a possibility that the master was older, but Oliver still thought it would be funny if it was the other way around. “The size of a pop-tart. I never thought of it that way,” he giggled as if it were the most amusing thing he’d ever heard. “But if I wasn’t deaf, I’d agree with you. Turntables are great, but having a portable device that you can blare your music without disturbing others works better for me.” Was he allowed to disagree with a master? Oh well, too late now. With nothing more to say Oliver carried on reading the man’s lips, feeling envious of his financial freedom, until he was suddenly bopped on the nose. He hadn’t seen that coming so he froze up for a moment, his eyes wide in surprise before he stepped inside what was most likely the master’s shop afterwards. “Sure, I can do that! How many do you have?” The elf questioned eagerly when he was told what he was needed for, grateful to finally have something else to do.

[oliverrtwist]

redtasted‌:

WHEN HIS MISCHIEF IS RETURNED, that satisfaction makes a sure home on his face. their seeming innocence puts a compelling taste hovering at the tip of his tongue, begging to be indulged. he was never one to shy away from a reasonable opportunity, “whatever i want, huh?” he humors the idea, wonders if the other man understands the weight of that. wonder if he wonders what intentions he has himself.

that’s when he offers out a hand, “i ask in the least terrifying way possible,” he begins, half chuckling, then quieting. “..care to follow me somewhere more quiet?”

A sober Oliver would've known that willingly offering himself up to someone he didn't know or even trust wasn't a smart move, but his usual concern for his safety wasn’t important anymore in his intoxicated mind. All that mattered now was that he was getting the attention that he wanted and he wasn’t about to let anything interfere with that, especially not when the person he was receiving it from was so attractive. "Doesn't matter to me, I can't hear either way," Oliver shook his head with a drunken giggle and then took the hand offered to him. "Just lead and I'll follow."