SoulWeaver

Your favourite purple menace!

[purplefangedmenace]

Hii just your favourite spider, don’t worry I don’t bite… much! Let’s get to know each other yea?

You know the deal, I was bitten by a radioactive spider and for five months I’ve been hells kitchen one and only Soul-weaver ! Or Weaver for short. I spend my nights fighting crime and swinging around town, I’m not much of anything- I’m whatever you want to be.

Vigilante identification -

Name: Soul-weaver

Abilities: the spider basics -[natural webbing. Enhanced strength/speed, durability, spideysense, stick to walls/roofs, enhanced senses] boosted jumping (about 5-10x her height.), fangs to inject venom, bioluminescent webs

Suit desc: below

Civilian identification -

Age: 19

Name: Lucille Gallagher

Occupation: law student, intern

Desc: Brown hair with a blonde tips and under-dye, heterochromic eyes, one green(L) one grey(R) mole above lip, L eye, moles on hands, arms, R side of neck. Pierced lips (snake bites, angel bites,) pierced ears (double lobe) and bellybutton pierced, tan skin

Close friends: @melisandrerascale @theuniversetravler

Open RP’s

Lore important

Mods blog

Hii owner of the blog here<3 I’m a minor, please keep that in mind!! Lu does have a ship but until there canon I’m fine with light flirting, and I might do multiverse so I can play around w dynamics.

[benjpoindexter]

HI OLD MAN, I got us matching keychains and id you don’t take it ill combust and turn into glitter

@purplefangedmenace

Rayet, I'll take it. Don't turn into glitter..

[purplefangedmenace]

YAYAYAYAAYAY thanks old man, you’ll love it yours has a mini knife and mine has a mini chainsaw 🥹

[purplefangedmenace]

Atticus rode the subway to Lu's apartment, his earbuds in as The Cure blasted out of them. When he reached her apartment, he climbed up the stairs of the fire escape, humming under his breath the lyrics of Just Like Heaven. He entered the apartment through the window easily, careful not to damage the previously fixed window, and took a few shiny rocks out of his pocket to leave them on top of the island.

He'd been doing that for weeks now. Just leaving shiny trinkets and whatnot for Lu, his silent way of showing interest in her. Atti removed his earbuds and paused the music on his iPod, flopping down onto the couch with a happy smile. He liked being in Lu's apartment a lot, but he'd never admit that to her. When Atticus set his textbooks and papers up, he kept glancing at the door, waiting for Lucile to show up.

@devereux-lenore

Lucile took a few minutes before she could arrive, walking in with her waves styled into a half up bun some strands falling into her eyes while a bored look painted her features. Lu walked over placing some snacks down before patting Atticus hair, simply to annoy him a small smirk before sitting down.

“I remember you liked these, I was in the store when you texted me so.” She sat down grabbing her own books from under the table, placing them down before dropping her notebook ontop “I have some premade meals from Dex still, if you want you can say for dinner .. I mean I don’t think I can eat the lasagna alone.”

She smiled slightly before cracking her joints back into place, adjusting her leather jacket and skirt to hide some bruises and healing scabs.

[devereux-lenore]

Atticus had to restrain himself from grinning like an idiot when Lucile walked through the door. She looked beautiful. He wanted to say it, but he held his tongue and tilted his head as Lu patted his head, feigning annoyance. He took the snack from Lucile and smiled a little, but his words were cocky as usual.

"Aww ya think about me! Not surprisin'." He opened the packet and whispered a 'thank you,' casually stuffing a small chip into Lucile's mouth. He hummed at the offer, flattered by it. "I like lasagna. I'll eat your portion too."

Atti turned his attention to the work in front of him, and he chewed slowly on the chip in his hand, busy reading the textbook to jot down key terms and notes. He stole a quick glance at Lu as she adjusted her leather jacket, noticing a healing bruise. Atticus didn't comment on it. He chalked it up to Lu being clumsy.

[purplefangedmenace]

“The rare time you cross my mind ends in a migraine Atti.”

Luciles face scrunch slightly as she tried to hide a smile while eating the chip as she curled up into the corner, she started writing down her own notes occasionally stealing glancing at Atticus curiously. Lu sighed softly looking at the amount of work ahead of them, no matter how much they do there’s always another project ahead.

“You better not eat my portion, I’ll never let you in again.” She said half serious while grabbing her own snack, eating the chocolate with a smile on her face. “But.. if you’re lucky I’ll send you home with some.”

Lu continued to crunch on the chocolate before breaking a piece off before feeding it to Atticus herself, using it as an excuse to move close her legs across his lap as she took a moment to check her notes.

[devereux-lenore]

"What a lie. Ya love thinkin' about me." Atti mumbled with a teasing smile.

He couldn't hold back a giggle as Lu threatened him. He had a small feeling he'd send her home with food anyway. He'd have to get into a fight with his roommate over who gets to eat the leftovers. Atti happily let Lucile feed him, his gaze locked onto hers for a second before he looked away again to read the notes he'd written.

Atticus felt the weight of Lucile's legs across his lap and swallowed hard, hiding the faintest blush by pulling his shirts collar up to lips to lightly bite at it. He flipped the page of the textbook and rolled his eyes at how much there was. He couldn't wait to be 24 and out of law school so he could start his own firm.

"S' much fuckin' work, christ," Atti grumbled, his words muffled by the collar between his teeth.

[purplefangedmenace]

“You think way to highly of yourself, I’d never wilfully or joyfully think of you.”

Lucile nodded in agreement with Atticus groaning in annoyance she could already feel a headache settling in, there was a small sigh that escaped her lips as she stared down at the textbook and pages of notes. Shifting until she was comfortable Lu took a deep breath trying to relax, her body tensing at the idea of trying to finish this within the night.

“I think Mr. Caballero is trying to kill us, I genuinely don’t know how to get this done between my internship and everything.” Lucile sighed and reached over stealing a few more chips from Atticus, crunching on them softly as she opened her can of pop. “want some pretty boy?”

The young woman pushed her hair back jotting down note after note, she could already feel the cramp forming in her wrist. Lucile looked over at the man across from her, apart of herself just wanted to say fuck it and ask him to do anything other than study. With a small sigh Lu took a sip of her drink smiling at the taste, before reaching over and passing it to Atticus.

[unofficially-tonystark]

I feel like being mean to my OCS<3 enjoy some angst

Lucile hadn’t been herself lately, instead she’s been canceling plans and showing late to patrol or looking tired constantly. There wasn’t much for muse to go off of in the first place, nothing besides how dodgy and skittish she’s been as if terrified of everything around her. Not only that, she’s on the edge lately constantly snapping only to apologize or just barely holding back in fights.

Today was one of those she was a tad to rough on some sorta petty criminal and now was sitting on a roof, she had a blunt in hand her mask tossed aside as a bottle sat to her left.

@purplefangedmenace

Tony had been noticing that Lucile wasn't herself lately, and it didn't sit right with him. So naturally, he followed her on patrol. He lands just behind her as she tosses away her mask.

"...fun night, huh?"

[purplefangedmenace]

“The funnest.” She answered sarcastically and picked up the bottle before taking a swig, she offered it Tony with a sad smile. The young woman swung her legs over the edge, kicking them softly before searching her pockets for a lighter. “Is this about earlier ?”

[unofficially-tonystark]

Tony nods. "A little bit. I've never see you speak to someone who wasn't a scumbag like that. Last I checked, my scumbag days are over." He shakes his head at the bottle. "So wha's going on?"

[purplefangedmenace]

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to Stark.. you didn’t deserve that.” Li apologized with a soft sigh instantly feeling worse, as she remembered her harsh tone and choice of words. “I don’t really wanna talk about what’s going on, I came here to de compress.”

She light her blunt and took a deep drag the smoke burning Lucile’s lungs, with a small exhale the young woman shook her head.

[unofficially-tonystark]

Tony shrugs. "I know how it is sometimes," he allows. "But still. Not cool." He shakes his head, watching her take a hit from the blunt with a non-judgemental expression. "We don't have to talk about it. We can just sit here and get high together."

[purplefangedmenace]

“You’d be okay with that?” She looked up at him a little surprised, taking a small hit before she passed it over and sighed. “I’m really sorry, I wish there was a way I could make up for it.”

Lucile leaned back laying on the roof while her legs continued to dangle, she kicked the softly taking a moment to relax and resist the urge to cry. Taking a deep breath the young woman stared up at the stars, trying to process everything.

“I know I’ve been a bit.. snappy lately, I wish I could give you a better apology.”

[purplefangedmenace]

Atticus rode the subway to Lu's apartment, his earbuds in as The Cure blasted out of them. When he reached her apartment, he climbed up the stairs of the fire escape, humming under his breath the lyrics of Just Like Heaven. He entered the apartment through the window easily, careful not to damage the previously fixed window, and took a few shiny rocks out of his pocket to leave them on top of the island.

He'd been doing that for weeks now. Just leaving shiny trinkets and whatnot for Lu, his silent way of showing interest in her. Atti removed his earbuds and paused the music on his iPod, flopping down onto the couch with a happy smile. He liked being in Lu's apartment a lot, but he'd never admit that to her. When Atticus set his textbooks and papers up, he kept glancing at the door, waiting for Lucile to show up.

@devereux-lenore

Lucile took a few minutes before she could arrive, walking in with her waves styled into a half up bun some strands falling into her eyes while a bored look painted her features. Lu walked over placing some snacks down before patting Atticus hair, simply to annoy him a small smirk before sitting down.

“I remember you liked these, I was in the store when you texted me so.” She sat down grabbing her own books from under the table, placing them down before dropping her notebook ontop “I have some premade meals from Dex still, if you want you can say for dinner .. I mean I don’t think I can eat the lasagna alone.”

She smiled slightly before cracking her joints back into place, adjusting her leather jacket and skirt to hide some bruises and healing scabs.

[devereux-lenore]

Atticus had to restrain himself from grinning like an idiot when Lucile walked through the door. She looked beautiful. He wanted to say it, but he held his tongue and tilted his head as Lu patted his head, feigning annoyance. He took the snack from Lucile and smiled a little, but his words were cocky as usual.

"Aww ya think about me! Not surprisin'." He opened the packet and whispered a 'thank you,' casually stuffing a small chip into Lucile's mouth. He hummed at the offer, flattered by it. "I like lasagna. I'll eat your portion too."

Atti turned his attention to the work in front of him, and he chewed slowly on the chip in his hand, busy reading the textbook to jot down key terms and notes. He stole a quick glance at Lu as she adjusted her leather jacket, noticing a healing bruise. Atticus didn't comment on it. He chalked it up to Lu being clumsy.

[purplefangedmenace]

“The rare time you cross my mind ends in a migraine Atti.”

Luciles face scrunch slightly as she tried to hide a smile while eating the chip as she curled up into the corner, she started writing down her own notes occasionally stealing glancing at Atticus curiously. Lu sighed softly looking at the amount of work ahead of them, no matter how much they do there’s always another project ahead.

“You better not eat my portion, I’ll never let you in again.” She said half serious while grabbing her own snack, eating the chocolate with a smile on her face. “But.. if you’re lucky I’ll send you home with some.”

Lu continued to crunch on the chocolate before breaking a piece off before feeding it to Atticus herself, using it as an excuse to move close her legs across his lap as she took a moment to check her notes.

[purplefangedmenace]

Atticus rode the subway to Lu's apartment, his earbuds in as The Cure blasted out of them. When he reached her apartment, he climbed up the stairs of the fire escape, humming under his breath the lyrics of Just Like Heaven. He entered the apartment through the window easily, careful not to damage the previously fixed window, and took a few shiny rocks out of his pocket to leave them on top of the island.

He'd been doing that for weeks now. Just leaving shiny trinkets and whatnot for Lu, his silent way of showing interest in her. Atti removed his earbuds and paused the music on his iPod, flopping down onto the couch with a happy smile. He liked being in Lu's apartment a lot, but he'd never admit that to her. When Atticus set his textbooks and papers up, he kept glancing at the door, waiting for Lucile to show up.

@devereux-lenore

Lucile took a few minutes before she could arrive, walking in with her waves styled into a half up bun some strands falling into her eyes while a bored look painted her features. Lu walked over placing some snacks down before patting Atticus hair, simply to annoy him a small smirk before sitting down.

“I remember you liked these, I was in the store when you texted me so.” She sat down grabbing her own books from under the table, placing them down before dropping her notebook ontop “I have some premade meals from Dex still, if you want you can say for dinner .. I mean I don’t think I can eat the lasagna alone.”

She smiled slightly before cracking her joints back into place, adjusting her leather jacket and skirt to hide some bruises and healing scabs.

[purplefangedmenace]

Open rp -

TW : mentions of abuse, anxiety, PTSD

Lucile hadn’t left her home in days at least not as herself the only time anyone has seen her was behind the mask, she was going as far as to swing her way to the university property. She didn’t even bother to leave for food or her basic needs, instead Lucile barely ate. [muse] picked up on her absence rather quickly, she wasn’t even answering her phone anymore everything went to voicemail, texts were barely given a full response once the lack of communication reached past a point of concern, her living window was opened.

She was curled up on the couch seemingly asleep but the second her window opened, the young shot up barely thinking as she shot a web at them. Lucile was already trembling, squinting at the familiar figure, only to realize it was someone she knew, not the person she thought it was going to be. With a small sigh the young woman looked away, she knew where this was going already shaking her head Lucile leaned back against the couch.

“Sorry I thought .. I don’t know what I thought. I think my sense is outta wack.” She lied through her teeth, looking at her friend with a look of pure exhaustion. “Can I help you?”

Tags: @benjpoindexter - @the-aligner

[benjpoindexter]

The web hit Dex in the face as soon as he stuck his head through the open window. He cursed and clawed it off his face, the rest of him coming stumbling into the familiar apartment. He'd been on a small walk to treat himself for a hard day at work, his throwing knives casually sheathed in his belt, covered by the black jacket he always adorned.

"Damn it, Rayet," Dex hissed, but his annoyance faltered upon seeing the state of Lu. He stared at her, analyzing. He tilted his head a smidgen, eyebrows scrunching in a feeling unknown to him. Concern? No, he'd always faked it. Right? "'S alright, Lu."

Dex fidgeted uncomfortably. He blinked thrice for good luck and took five steps closer to the couch to stare down at Lucile. He didn't know how to do this..how to comfort without a script—without a guide. But he could try. Good guys always try.

"What's wrong?" He asked, keeping his hands where Lu could see them. It was a habit, keeping his hands in view to minimize fear of him. "You must be havin' a hard day to be shut up like this, huh? No responses to my messages. Are you even eating?"

One glance around the apartment told him all he needed to know. Dex immediately strode off to the kitchen, pulling off his jacket to push his shirt sleeves up. "You need to eat. Need to clean this place. What d'ya wanna eat?"

[purplefangedmenace]

Lucile tried not to cry when Dex asked her what was wrong but she couldn’t help it, tears were already spilling down her face as she nodded slightly following the older man to the kitchen. The young woman watched paused for a moment Lucile’s body trembling as she tried to find the words, no matter what it was near impossible to even speak.

“Something easy, you don’t gotta cook for me Dex.” She spoke softly her voice trembling as she sat down on the stool at the island-counter, Lucile finally started to find her words looking down at her hands. “Didn’t mean to ghost you, I was just ..”

The young woman looked up watching at the man as he started searching around the kitchen, making his way around it like this was natural. Sighing softly Lu looked back down and nestled into her clothes, they were worn as if she hasn’t bothered to change them in a few days like life was on pause for her.

“I’m scared Dex. I haven’t been scared in years, not even when I’m fighting for someone else’s life.. I..” Lucile paused trying to stop the tears that rolled down her tears, there was no hiding the tremble her voice or how her hands shook. “don’t know where to start or how to tell you, I can’t have you looking at me differently over it.”

[benjpoindexter]

Dex remained silent, a slight frown crossing his features as he heard Lucile begin to cry. He hated the sound of it. Of Lucile feeling upset. He rummaged through the drawers and cabinets for a suitable pot, then searched the pantry for ingredients he could use.

"It's not an offer. I'm going to make something for you to eat, whether you do eat it or not," Dex replied curtly. "..I'm not angry you never texted back, Rayet. I'm—concerned."

He spun a spatula around in his hand, organizing the ingredients he'd found that was somehow supposed to become French toast. Dex cracked four eggs into the bowl, then tapped some cinnamon, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in. As he whisked the stuff together, he watched Lu carefully, observing every change in expression and movement.

Dex continued making the batter, taking out milk from the fridge to pour it in as well. When Lucile started talking again, he paused, leaning up against the other side of the island to listen like a worried father. "Take a breather, first," Dex mumbled, imitating the breathing exercises he was taught in therapy. "Then tell me. Whatever you can. I got no room to judge."

[purplefangedmenace]

She took a deep brea in before slowly breathing it out, taking a moment to collect her feelings and find the worlds that kept slipping away. Lucile looked up at Dex nodding slightly, she found comfort in his presence something that not even her own father could provide.

“My father, he went to jail a few years again for assault and child abuse some other charges ..” Lu’s voice already started to shake but she continued, trying to avoid sounding pathetic yet a sob ripped itself from her regardless. “and, he’s got released .. this month on good behaviour I wasn’t even told.”

She paused trying to continue the deep breaths and relax as if it didn’t feel like entire world was closing down on her, the weight crushing her chest making it impossible to get a steady breath out. Shaking her head Lucile rested her head into her hands, hiding the tears that streamed down her face both embarrassment and fear weighing her down.

“I ..I only found out because I saw him, I saw him at the store the one that sells the good sushi.” She paused and sighed softly before wiping her tears again, just for more to fall like a broken spout. “I can’t, i can’t do this. The living in fear, the last time I saw him I was left with a busted lip and more bruise than I could count.”

[benjpoindexter]

Whatever light was in Dex's face immediately fell, replaced by simmering, murderous anger. Not at Lucile, but that man who was supposed to be her father. Dex wasn't new to abuse. He'd gone through a lot of it himself as a kid before his parents died. Dex crossed his arms and tilted his head down, his fingers tracing the patterns on the island to soothe himself from outwardly expressing his rage. Lucile needed a calming presence at the moment.

"That man hurt you," Dex stated, his voice clipped and words pushed out through gritted teeth. He knew it by the way she heaved for air, as if the mere mention of him caused her great trouble. Dex scratched the back of his neck, turning to grab a napkin from the side to give to Lucile. He breathed in deeply himself, releasing his fists from the white-knuckle hold they were in, his nails leaving cresent moons in the flesh of his palms.

Upon hearing Lu had been in the same store as him, he looked the young woman up and down, trying to find any sign of injury. He frowned, hesitantly rounding the island to sit next to her. To offer a shoulder if Lucile wanted it. "You don't need to be scared. You've got me, Rayet. If he tries to hurt you, I'll put a knife through his head."

[purplefangedmenace]

Lucile nodded and sniffled softly before taking the tissue and wiping away her tears, she dried the tears and took a deep breath once she’d calm down slightly Lu leaned against Dex. He made her feel safer she knew that he’d never do anything like that to her, shifting slightly she closed her eyes and started relaxing.

“Thank you old man, but you don’t gotta do that for me. Just being here helps, I mean you’re making me good and letting me cry.” Taking a deep breath she smiled slightly at the older man, Dex eased some of the weight on her chest. Lucile sighed softly mostly at herself, opening her eye and looking down at her stained pj pants. “Aren’t I a sight for sore eyes ?”

Lucile joked sarcastically her way of letting Dex know that she’d be okay, leaning against him for a moment longer she sat up properly and shook her head. “You know, when I saw him and all of those memories came back, ones I didn’t even remember i just .. I wished someone would’ve killed him in prison, or that I fought back as a kid..”

[benjpoindexter]

Dex gently rested his hand on Lu's shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze. He let go and allowed Lu to cry as much as she wanted. He was here. He would help. Dex believed that through and through. He huffed out in fake annoyance at the nickname for him.

"Old man? Really?" He managed a smile he hoped was sincere. "I'm..glad you feel that way. I get concerned, Lu. I—I like when the people I know are safe and alright."

Dex didn't mention it was his crippling abandonment issues or his BPD. He chuckled at Lu's little joke and hummed, replying with the same lightness. "You've got all the guys after you, Rayet. Might have to take that bar exam early."

Dex hopped off the seat after Lucile sat up, rounding the corner again to tend to the French toast batter. He put the ingredients away to maintain a clean space, then swiveled around to turn on the stove with the pan on top of the fire. He nodded along to Lu's words, listening while working. Dex paused for a moment.

"You were a child who was scared. It's not your fault. That bastard's got it comin' to him. If it isn't me, it's gonna be the scales."

[purplefangedmenace]

“I think I’ll always be safe when you’re in my life Dex, I mean you’re here for me so how could I not be?” Lucile reassured him softly with a small smile peering while she watched as he tended to the food, she didn’t even realize how hungry she was till he started cooking. “Sometimes I think I’m still that little girl, the one too scared to do anything .. but I think I’ll make it.”

Lucile got up and walked to the fridge there wasn’t much, but she pulled out a bottle of water and grabbed one for Dex as well placing it by the stove for him. She stretched and cracked a few joints back into place, patting his shoulder before going back to her seats finally starting to feel some relief.

“I just can’t believe it, I mean I just someone told me. Can you believe it, good behaviour?” She asked softly as if she couldn’t believe it herself. “He nearly killed his own lover, and harmed his kids .. I mean he’d break in and ..”

She paused and looked down closing her hands together taking a deep breath, following the breathing exercise that Dex showed her trying to stay calm. “I’m just glad, I don’t think he knows where I live and I keep my socials private .. not to mention I have you.”

[benjpoindexter]

Dex smiled and nodded, agreeing with Lucile. He thought she was a strong woman, someone capable of handling themselves. Warmth unfurled in his chest, and he smiled wider. For the first time, Dex felt truly appreciated by another human. "You'll make it alright, don't worry."

Dex dipped the first slice of bread into the sweet batter, grimacing at the way the eggs left a sticky residue on his hands. He dropped the slice into the pan and backed over to the sink, washing his hands at least four times.

"Rayet, you're soaking the bread in the batter. I'll flip the bread in the pan," Dex ordered quietly, opening his water bottle to take a long sip. When done, he haphazardly flung the bottle behind him, and it landed perfectly on the counter.

Dex clenched his jaw and flipped the golden bread over. "He's not getting near you. You protect yourself just fine. I'll give you a few knives if you want 'em. I got extras laying around at my place."

[purplefangedmenace]

Lucile nodded slightly making her way to the kitchen, pausing to wash her hands before starting to dip the bread placing them on a plate for him to access. It was an oddly calming to activity, Lucile was finally starting to breath normally with a small smile on her face.

“You’d do that? Lends me some for your knives?” She asked softly smiling at his kindness, as if he was making her day. “I wouldn’t mined that, maybe you could give me some lessons on accuracy?”

The young woman looked over at Dex her eyes filled with a looked of hope, shining as bright as the stars as she cracked a genuine smile. Lucile subconsciously continued to dip the bread till they had enough pieces, humming a tune under her breath.

[benjpoindexter]

"Of course. You've gotta protect yourself," Dex reasoned, shrugging as if they were discussing the weather. He grabbed an empty plate and began piling the finished toasts onto it, then tended to the new ones Lu put on the pan. Dex quirked a brow at Lu's suggestion and glanced at her. He wanted to say no, but her smile did him in. "Fine, yeah, I can teach you. Just..nothin'. Nevermind."

He swallowed down the words he wanted to say. Don't be like me. Don't turn out like me.

[purplefangedmenace]

“Just what? You can speak your mind here you know that right Dex, I mean you’re always there for me.” She spoke softly looking over at him with a small reassuring smile, before taking a few steps to the sink. “You just listened to my whole sob story, and comforted me the whole time.”

Lucile picked up that it’s seemed to worry him at least in some way, but she didn’t want to pry too much instead she washed her hands and walked back to Dex to offer some help.

[the-aligner]

I miss you, màthair and athair 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[purplefangedmenace]

You look so much like them Seoc, they’re both so beautiful

[purplefangedmenace]

Open rp -

TW : mentions of abuse, anxiety, PTSD

Lucile hadn’t left her home in days at least not as herself the only time anyone has seen her was behind the mask, she was going as far as to swing her way to the university property. She didn’t even bother to leave for food or her basic needs, instead Lucile barely ate. [muse] picked up on her absence rather quickly, she wasn’t even answering her phone anymore everything went to voicemail, texts were barely given a full response once the lack of communication reached past a point of concern, her living window was opened.

She was curled up on the couch seemingly asleep but the second her window opened, the young shot up barely thinking as she shot a web at them. Lucile was already trembling, squinting at the familiar figure, only to realize it was someone she knew, not the person she thought it was going to be. With a small sigh the young woman looked away, she knew where this was going already shaking her head Lucile leaned back against the couch.

“Sorry I thought .. I don’t know what I thought. I think my sense is outta wack.” She lied through her teeth, looking at her friend with a look of pure exhaustion. “Can I help you?”

Tags: @benjpoindexter - @the-aligner

[benjpoindexter]

The web hit Dex in the face as soon as he stuck his head through the open window. He cursed and clawed it off his face, the rest of him coming stumbling into the familiar apartment. He'd been on a small walk to treat himself for a hard day at work, his throwing knives casually sheathed in his belt, covered by the black jacket he always adorned.

"Damn it, Rayet," Dex hissed, but his annoyance faltered upon seeing the state of Lu. He stared at her, analyzing. He tilted his head a smidgen, eyebrows scrunching in a feeling unknown to him. Concern? No, he'd always faked it. Right? "'S alright, Lu."

Dex fidgeted uncomfortably. He blinked thrice for good luck and took five steps closer to the couch to stare down at Lucile. He didn't know how to do this..how to comfort without a script—without a guide. But he could try. Good guys always try.

"What's wrong?" He asked, keeping his hands where Lu could see them. It was a habit, keeping his hands in view to minimize fear of him. "You must be havin' a hard day to be shut up like this, huh? No responses to my messages. Are you even eating?"

One glance around the apartment told him all he needed to know. Dex immediately strode off to the kitchen, pulling off his jacket to push his shirt sleeves up. "You need to eat. Need to clean this place. What d'ya wanna eat?"

[purplefangedmenace]

Lucile tried not to cry when Dex asked her what was wrong but she couldn’t help it, tears were already spilling down her face as she nodded slightly following the older man to the kitchen. The young woman watched paused for a moment Lucile’s body trembling as she tried to find the words, no matter what it was near impossible to even speak.

“Something easy, you don’t gotta cook for me Dex.” She spoke softly her voice trembling as she sat down on the stool at the island-counter, Lucile finally started to find her words looking down at her hands. “Didn’t mean to ghost you, I was just ..”

The young woman looked up watching at the man as he started searching around the kitchen, making his way around it like this was natural. Sighing softly Lu looked back down and nestled into her clothes, they were worn as if she hasn’t bothered to change them in a few days like life was on pause for her.

“I’m scared Dex. I haven’t been scared in years, not even when I’m fighting for someone else’s life.. I..” Lucile paused trying to stop the tears that rolled down her tears, there was no hiding the tremble her voice or how her hands shook. “don’t know where to start or how to tell you, I can’t have you looking at me differently over it.”

[benjpoindexter]

Dex remained silent, a slight frown crossing his features as he heard Lucile begin to cry. He hated the sound of it. Of Lucile feeling upset. He rummaged through the drawers and cabinets for a suitable pot, then searched the pantry for ingredients he could use.

"It's not an offer. I'm going to make something for you to eat, whether you do eat it or not," Dex replied curtly. "..I'm not angry you never texted back, Rayet. I'm—concerned."

He spun a spatula around in his hand, organizing the ingredients he'd found that was somehow supposed to become French toast. Dex cracked four eggs into the bowl, then tapped some cinnamon, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in. As he whisked the stuff together, he watched Lu carefully, observing every change in expression and movement.

Dex continued making the batter, taking out milk from the fridge to pour it in as well. When Lucile started talking again, he paused, leaning up against the other side of the island to listen like a worried father. "Take a breather, first," Dex mumbled, imitating the breathing exercises he was taught in therapy. "Then tell me. Whatever you can. I got no room to judge."

[purplefangedmenace]

She took a deep brea in before slowly breathing it out, taking a moment to collect her feelings and find the worlds that kept slipping away. Lucile looked up at Dex nodding slightly, she found comfort in his presence something that not even her own father could provide.

“My father, he went to jail a few years again for assault and child abuse some other charges ..” Lu’s voice already started to shake but she continued, trying to avoid sounding pathetic yet a sob ripped itself from her regardless. “and, he’s got released .. this month on good behaviour I wasn’t even told.”

She paused trying to continue the deep breaths and relax as if it didn’t feel like entire world was closing down on her, the weight crushing her chest making it impossible to get a steady breath out. Shaking her head Lucile rested her head into her hands, hiding the tears that streamed down her face both embarrassment and fear weighing her down.

“I ..I only found out because I saw him, I saw him at the store the one that sells the good sushi.” She paused and sighed softly before wiping her tears again, just for more to fall like a broken spout. “I can’t, i can’t do this. The living in fear, the last time I saw him I was left with a busted lip and more bruise than I could count.”

[benjpoindexter]

Whatever light was in Dex's face immediately fell, replaced by simmering, murderous anger. Not at Lucile, but that man who was supposed to be her father. Dex wasn't new to abuse. He'd gone through a lot of it himself as a kid before his parents died. Dex crossed his arms and tilted his head down, his fingers tracing the patterns on the island to soothe himself from outwardly expressing his rage. Lucile needed a calming presence at the moment.

"That man hurt you," Dex stated, his voice clipped and words pushed out through gritted teeth. He knew it by the way she heaved for air, as if the mere mention of him caused her great trouble. Dex scratched the back of his neck, turning to grab a napkin from the side to give to Lucile. He breathed in deeply himself, releasing his fists from the white-knuckle hold they were in, his nails leaving cresent moons in the flesh of his palms.

Upon hearing Lu had been in the same store as him, he looked the young woman up and down, trying to find any sign of injury. He frowned, hesitantly rounding the island to sit next to her. To offer a shoulder if Lucile wanted it. "You don't need to be scared. You've got me, Rayet. If he tries to hurt you, I'll put a knife through his head."

[purplefangedmenace]

Lucile nodded and sniffled softly before taking the tissue and wiping away her tears, she dried the tears and took a deep breath once she’d calm down slightly Lu leaned against Dex. He made her feel safer she knew that he’d never do anything like that to her, shifting slightly she closed her eyes and started relaxing.

“Thank you old man, but you don’t gotta do that for me. Just being here helps, I mean you’re making me good and letting me cry.” Taking a deep breath she smiled slightly at the older man, Dex eased some of the weight on her chest. Lucile sighed softly mostly at herself, opening her eye and looking down at her stained pj pants. “Aren’t I a sight for sore eyes ?”

Lucile joked sarcastically her way of letting Dex know that she’d be okay, leaning against him for a moment longer she sat up properly and shook her head. “You know, when I saw him and all of those memories came back, ones I didn’t even remember i just .. I wished someone would’ve killed him in prison, or that I fought back as a kid..”

[benjpoindexter]

Dex gently rested his hand on Lu's shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze. He let go and allowed Lu to cry as much as she wanted. He was here. He would help. Dex believed that through and through. He huffed out in fake annoyance at the nickname for him.

"Old man? Really?" He managed a smile he hoped was sincere. "I'm..glad you feel that way. I get concerned, Lu. I—I like when the people I know are safe and alright."

Dex didn't mention it was his crippling abandonment issues or his BPD. He chuckled at Lu's little joke and hummed, replying with the same lightness. "You've got all the guys after you, Rayet. Might have to take that bar exam early."

Dex hopped off the seat after Lucile sat up, rounding the corner again to tend to the French toast batter. He put the ingredients away to maintain a clean space, then swiveled around to turn on the stove with the pan on top of the fire. He nodded along to Lu's words, listening while working. Dex paused for a moment.

"You were a child who was scared. It's not your fault. That bastard's got it comin' to him. If it isn't me, it's gonna be the scales."

[purplefangedmenace]

“I think I’ll always be safe when you’re in my life Dex, I mean you’re here for me so how could I not be?” Lucile reassured him softly with a small smile peering while she watched as he tended to the food, she didn’t even realize how hungry she was till he started cooking. “Sometimes I think I’m still that little girl, the one too scared to do anything .. but I think I’ll make it.”

Lucile got up and walked to the fridge there wasn’t much, but she pulled out a bottle of water and grabbed one for Dex as well placing it by the stove for him. She stretched and cracked a few joints back into place, patting his shoulder before going back to her seats finally starting to feel some relief.

“I just can’t believe it, I mean I just someone told me. Can you believe it, good behaviour?” She asked softly as if she couldn’t believe it herself. “He nearly killed his own lover, and harmed his kids .. I mean he’d break in and ..”

She paused and looked down closing her hands together taking a deep breath, following the breathing exercise that Dex showed her trying to stay calm. “I’m just glad, I don’t think he knows where I live and I keep my socials private .. not to mention I have you.”

[benjpoindexter]

Dex smiled and nodded, agreeing with Lucile. He thought she was a strong woman, someone capable of handling themselves. Warmth unfurled in his chest, and he smiled wider. For the first time, Dex felt truly appreciated by another human. "You'll make it alright, don't worry."

Dex dipped the first slice of bread into the sweet batter, grimacing at the way the eggs left a sticky residue on his hands. He dropped the slice into the pan and backed over to the sink, washing his hands at least four times.

"Rayet, you're soaking the bread in the batter. I'll flip the bread in the pan," Dex ordered quietly, opening his water bottle to take a long sip. When done, he haphazardly flung the bottle behind him, and it landed perfectly on the counter.

Dex clenched his jaw and flipped the golden bread over. "He's not getting near you. You protect yourself just fine. I'll give you a few knives if you want 'em. I got extras laying around at my place."

[purplefangedmenace]

Lucile nodded slightly making her way to the kitchen, pausing to wash her hands before starting to dip the bread placing them on a plate for him to access. It was an oddly calming to activity, Lucile was finally starting to breath normally with a small smile on her face.

“You’d do that? Lends me some for your knives?” She asked softly smiling at his kindness, as if he was making her day. “I wouldn’t mined that, maybe you could give me some lessons on accuracy?”

The young woman looked over at Dex her eyes filled with a looked of hope, shining as bright as the stars as she cracked a genuine smile. Lucile subconsciously continued to dip the bread till they had enough pieces, humming a tune under her breath.

[unofficially-tonystark]

I feel like being mean to my OCS<3 enjoy some angst

Lucile hadn’t been herself lately, instead she’s been canceling plans and showing late to patrol or looking tired constantly. There wasn’t much for muse to go off of in the first place, nothing besides how dodgy and skittish she’s been as if terrified of everything around her. Not only that, she’s on the edge lately constantly snapping only to apologize or just barely holding back in fights.

Today was one of those she was a tad to rough on some sorta petty criminal and now was sitting on a roof, she had a blunt in hand her mask tossed aside as a bottle sat to her left.

@purplefangedmenace

Tony had been noticing that Lucile wasn't herself lately, and it didn't sit right with him. So naturally, he followed her on patrol. He lands just behind her as she tosses away her mask.

"...fun night, huh?"

[purplefangedmenace]

“The funnest.” She answered sarcastically and picked up the bottle before taking a swig, she offered it Tony with a sad smile. The young woman swung her legs over the edge, kicking them softly before searching her pockets for a lighter. “Is this about earlier ?”

[unofficially-tonystark]

Tony nods. "A little bit. I've never see you speak to someone who wasn't a scumbag like that. Last I checked, my scumbag days are over." He shakes his head at the bottle. "So wha's going on?"

[purplefangedmenace]

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to Stark.. you didn’t deserve that.” Li apologized with a soft sigh instantly feeling worse, as she remembered her harsh tone and choice of words. “I don’t really wanna talk about what’s going on, I came here to de compress.”

She light her blunt and took a deep drag the smoke burning Lucile’s lungs, with a small exhale the young woman shook her head.

[devereux-lenore]

Oh you made an account.

(YOU ARE POSER)!!

- @purplefangedmenace

Of course I made an account, sweetheart. I don't live under a rock like you.

(DO YA GOT BAUHAUS ON YOUR IPOD? EXACTLY. YOU'RE THE POSER!)

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve had an account longer than you have, “sweetheart” and you’re still a poser- just an efficient one

[devereux-lenore]

..fuck off.

Jesus christ, you ain't layin' off on that, are you. Hey, what'd you make on the exam yesterday?

[purplefangedmenace]

I got like 95% on the exam but 100% on the essay, what about you?

[devereux-lenore]

HAH. HAHAH. 97 on the exam and 100 on the essay. You suck.

[purplefangedmenace]

Thats literally at 2% difference you asshole, besides on the exam before this I passed higher than you

[devereux-lenore]

It's still 2 higher than what you got. And you scorin' higher—that was one time. That's never happenin' again, Lu.

I bet you haven't even done the homework our professor assigned 🤭

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve done some of it, I’ve been busy with my internship

[devereux-lenore]

Aw, poor you, I feel sooo bad. Anyway, I finished it after my shift. Not too difficult—just ethics. I think he wants us to have a group debate tomorrow??

[purplefangedmenace]

I’m this close to kicking you ass, I had other shit after my shift! Besides, if it’a just a debate I’ll certainly do better than you

[devereux-lenore]

You can try, Lu, but you ain't gon' succeed. I know how to fight.

..is that a challenge? Sweetheart, I love me a good debate, and I'll wipe the fuckin' floor with you if I have to.

[purplefangedmenace]

Don’t call me sweetheart, farm boy.

That’s exactly what I’m saying, I wouldn’t mind embarrassing you infront of the whole class.

[devereux-lenore]

Then quit callin' me farm boy, sweetheart.

Yeah? That's real rich you think you're capable of that. It's okay, it's good to have high expectations even if you can't meet 'em 🫶🫶

[purplefangedmenace]

Farm boy suits you, sweetheart doesn’t suit me AT ALL.

I am capable of it, but its okay to lose - when I win I’ll make it up to you

[devereux-lenore]

Oh you made an account.

(YOU ARE POSER)!!

- @purplefangedmenace

Of course I made an account, sweetheart. I don't live under a rock like you.

(DO YA GOT BAUHAUS ON YOUR IPOD? EXACTLY. YOU'RE THE POSER!)

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve had an account longer than you have, “sweetheart” and you’re still a poser- just an efficient one

[devereux-lenore]

..fuck off.

Jesus christ, you ain't layin' off on that, are you. Hey, what'd you make on the exam yesterday?

[purplefangedmenace]

I got like 95% on the exam but 100% on the essay, what about you?

[devereux-lenore]

HAH. HAHAH. 97 on the exam and 100 on the essay. You suck.

[purplefangedmenace]

Thats literally at 2% difference you asshole, besides on the exam before this I passed higher than you

[devereux-lenore]

It's still 2 higher than what you got. And you scorin' higher—that was one time. That's never happenin' again, Lu.

I bet you haven't even done the homework our professor assigned 🤭

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve done some of it, I’ve been busy with my internship

[devereux-lenore]

Aw, poor you, I feel sooo bad. Anyway, I finished it after my shift. Not too difficult—just ethics. I think he wants us to have a group debate tomorrow??

[purplefangedmenace]

I’m this close to kicking you ass, I had other shit after my shift! Besides, if it’a just a debate I’ll certainly do better than you

[devereux-lenore]

You can try, Lu, but you ain't gon' succeed. I know how to fight.

..is that a challenge? Sweetheart, I love me a good debate, and I'll wipe the fuckin' floor with you if I have to.

[purplefangedmenace]

Don’t call me sweetheart, farm boy.

That’s exactly what I’m saying, I wouldn’t mind embarrassing you infront of the whole class.

[devereux-lenore]

Oh you made an account.

(YOU ARE POSER)!!

- @purplefangedmenace

Of course I made an account, sweetheart. I don't live under a rock like you.

(DO YA GOT BAUHAUS ON YOUR IPOD? EXACTLY. YOU'RE THE POSER!)

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve had an account longer than you have, “sweetheart” and you’re still a poser- just an efficient one

[devereux-lenore]

..fuck off.

Jesus christ, you ain't layin' off on that, are you. Hey, what'd you make on the exam yesterday?

[purplefangedmenace]

I got like 95% on the exam but 100% on the essay, what about you?

[devereux-lenore]

HAH. HAHAH. 97 on the exam and 100 on the essay. You suck.

[purplefangedmenace]

Thats literally at 2% difference you asshole, besides on the exam before this I passed higher than you

[devereux-lenore]

It's still 2 higher than what you got. And you scorin' higher—that was one time. That's never happenin' again, Lu.

I bet you haven't even done the homework our professor assigned 🤭

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve done some of it, I’ve been busy with my internship

[devereux-lenore]

Aw, poor you, I feel sooo bad. Anyway, I finished it after my shift. Not too difficult—just ethics. I think he wants us to have a group debate tomorrow??

[purplefangedmenace]

I’m this close to kicking you ass, I had other shit after my shift! Besides, if it’a just a debate I’ll certainly do better than you

[devereux-lenore]

Oh you made an account.

(YOU ARE POSER)!!

- @purplefangedmenace

Of course I made an account, sweetheart. I don't live under a rock like you.

(DO YA GOT BAUHAUS ON YOUR IPOD? EXACTLY. YOU'RE THE POSER!)

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve had an account longer than you have, “sweetheart” and you’re still a poser- just an efficient one

[devereux-lenore]

..fuck off.

Jesus christ, you ain't layin' off on that, are you. Hey, what'd you make on the exam yesterday?

[purplefangedmenace]

I got like 95% on the exam but 100% on the essay, what about you?

[devereux-lenore]

HAH. HAHAH. 97 on the exam and 100 on the essay. You suck.

[purplefangedmenace]

Thats literally at 2% difference you asshole, besides on the exam before this I passed higher than you

[devereux-lenore]

It's still 2 higher than what you got. And you scorin' higher—that was one time. That's never happenin' again, Lu.

I bet you haven't even done the homework our professor assigned 🤭

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve done some of it, I’ve been busy with my internship

[devereux-lenore]

Oh you made an account.

(YOU ARE POSER)!!

- @purplefangedmenace

Of course I made an account, sweetheart. I don't live under a rock like you.

(DO YA GOT BAUHAUS ON YOUR IPOD? EXACTLY. YOU'RE THE POSER!)

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve had an account longer than you have, “sweetheart” and you’re still a poser- just an efficient one

[devereux-lenore]

..fuck off.

Jesus christ, you ain't layin' off on that, are you. Hey, what'd you make on the exam yesterday?

[purplefangedmenace]

I got like 95% on the exam but 100% on the essay, what about you?

[devereux-lenore]

HAH. HAHAH. 97 on the exam and 100 on the essay. You suck.

[purplefangedmenace]

Thats literally at 2% difference you asshole, besides on the exam before this I passed higher than you

[devereux-lenore]

Oh you made an account.

(YOU ARE POSER)!!

- @purplefangedmenace

Of course I made an account, sweetheart. I don't live under a rock like you.

(DO YA GOT BAUHAUS ON YOUR IPOD? EXACTLY. YOU'RE THE POSER!)

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve had an account longer than you have, “sweetheart” and you’re still a poser- just an efficient one

[devereux-lenore]

..fuck off.

Jesus christ, you ain't layin' off on that, are you. Hey, what'd you make on the exam yesterday?

[purplefangedmenace]

I got like 95% on the exam but 100% on the essay, what about you?

[devereux-lenore]

Oh you made an account.

(YOU ARE POSER)!!

- @purplefangedmenace

Of course I made an account, sweetheart. I don't live under a rock like you.

(DO YA GOT BAUHAUS ON YOUR IPOD? EXACTLY. YOU'RE THE POSER!)

[purplefangedmenace]

I’ve had an account longer than you have, “sweetheart” and you’re still a poser- just an efficient one