big bite; bigger eyes

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@ofsycophancy

never one to be the interior decorator it had taken ruby three hours of just sitting painstakingly still until she cracked under the pressures of boredom to sit up on the small chair in the room and look around. there had always been a few strangers in each sitting room as they were still sharing everything from the large list of party goers. but rising up ruby began to push the chair to the opposite side of the room until she found another spot and then she moved onto the next, even if said chair was occupied. “please get up. im moving this place around, i don’t think the king or queen will notice and maybe it will make this place seem less cramped.” she simply said to the man before giving his claimed chair a shove. “you wanna help me?”

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beastlyadxm‌:

“You don’t have to keep apologizing to me. There’s no reason to be sorry. I’m just happy to see you’re not feeling so down anymore,” he replied as soon as she finished speaking. He listened carefully as she began to explain how she loved her own home and her own kitchen. “There is nothing like your own home. It’s not the same, I can understand that.” She seemed very excited about helping out in the gardens with him. “If you want to, we can go to the gardens now. We could decide where you would like to put the sunflowers. I’m sure the Henriksens would love some help since the earthquake.”

“i know... but i still do just to be sure. you know...” she assured that she could never apologize enough. “you miss your home right? or castle i’d assume.” there was a lot of differences from where she was from to the king and she had to keep reminding herself this. “yeah i have been trying to help after the earthquake but i just have really bad luck with it. you should have seen the plates that i dropped in the kitchen that day, i made a huge mess...sebastian was a bit upset over it i think.” she said shrugging. he got over it quick enough though. ruby found herself in trouble quite a lot but no one ever really stayed mad at her long. “but yes! lets get to the gardens, i need some fresh air and sunlight, i think it might do me some good to get out of the castle walls. even if the border keeping them locked in was just the same as more walls. 

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beastlyadxm‌:

Adam couldn’t help but laugh at her excitement and goofy smile she finally had on her face. “That’s better! I’m glad to see you smiling. It’s much better than that upset look you had earlier.” It was about time she seemed to be happy again. He felt happy to have helped in such a way. “I honestly have no idea who will eventually do it. I feel like there’s more to it then we know for sure.” He couldn’t allow the girl to actually know how nervous he personally was about the duration behind the barrier being up. If it was too long there was going to be a long night hiding from everyone in his future. Adam knew he couldn’t think about that right now. They’d come up with a game plan eventually. “Sunflowers are one of the better flowers, that’s for sure. I, myself, have always been partial to roses.”

“yes... again im sorry about that.” once again ruby couldn’t help but apologize, it was just in her nature when she let that side be seen by others. “but i told you i was happy. normally.” she added to assure the older male with a soft shrug. “well i really do this goes over quicker than we hope. i have very important things at home that i miss... my kitchen is one of them. as much as the castle’s has...everything. it’s not the same, it’s not my home.” ruby was very attached to her kitchen, knowing where everything was, accustom to her kitchen tools. “we will plant all the sunfowers and roses we can. then we will move on to the other ones, you know...tulips and all those other ones that gardens have.” 

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beastlyadxm‌:

Adam couldn’t help the smile appear on his face as the girl confessed that. He could see she really cared more about others than she did herself. “Well, anyone who cares about you, are happy when you’re happy.” He nodded his head when she asked if the other queens were helping Belle attempt to find a fix for this curse laid upon the palace. “I’m sure everyone, even you kids, are helping out. We all want to find a solution as soon as possible.” Adam could only hope it wouldn’t take that long for it to happen. “I think sunflowers would be a perfect way to make this place look even better, you’re absolutely right.”

she had to agree with the king. he was so wise. this was why he had such a great story. even if the things she heard about him weren’t great from the start she could see what time and love had done to him. “you do have a point...but... im happy. see!” she finally said before pointing at her cheeks and giving him a big, toothy grin. “happy.” she repeated. “i know a lot of people who have been trying to figure it out. i wonder who will finally do it.” red got excited when he said she could help but the thought of her favorite flower being seen in the gardens was amazing. “sunflowers make everything seem better, maybe they can brighten some people’s moods.” 

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beastlyadxm‌:

“Well, sometimes being happy for yourself is more important than being happy for others. We all are sad sometimes, there’s nothing wrong with that. You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself.” He couldn’t help but want to help this girl. She seemed so distraught over being stuck here. Part of him wondered if he could even help. Reassuring words only got you so far. “In that case, let’s hope my lovely wife is able to figure it out. She does have a knack for breaking curses, you’re right.” Adam laughed as he thought about it. If anyone could figure it out, it would be her. “I’m sure they have some hidden in there somewhere. Castles usually have just about everything,” he knew his castle had one or two rooms dedicated for art supplies, so he figured this one might be the same. “Don’t tell anyone, but I did trim an unruly hedge today,” he gave her a conspiratorial smile. “I’d love to have an extra pair of hands in the garden.”

“but i like to see people happy... its how i really know im doing good. because if others aren’t happy then it’s not fair that i get to be.” ruby was not selfish and as she contantly forgot about herself or her own well being she was so driven to only see that everyone loved her for the things she was willing to do for them. “she has the other queens too, they are very smart women. right?” she asked only assuming at this point. “i want to plant sunflowers. you think i can do that here? this place needs more bright and big flowers.” 

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drcpsofjuniper‌:

Juniper knelt down near the girl, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder to comfort her. She held similar feelings about being trapped on these grounds, having gone through bouts of frustration but ultimately decided keeping a happy-go-lucky attitude was the best way to keep her sane while she was here. 

“I think we’ll get out of here at some point. Just don’t know when, though, which sucks. I get where you’re coming from. I’d love to be in my own bed right about now.” She let out a sigh, trying to think of a more positive approach. “We could always find something new to do? I’m always up for starting a new adventure, and the lack of resources at our disposal just means we can get more creative.”

ruby wiped away at tears. and shook her head hating the way she was presenting herself before someone she didn’t know. “i really hope so. of course... it just... seems like it’s going to take forever and by the time it happens what will everyone we love have gone through past the... barrier think? do they even know we are gone?” she asked tilting her head. 

 “new...” ruby seemed all too intrigued and leaned in. “i do like to go on adventures. what do you think we could do? i’ve already explored the whole castle... ive cooked until my hands were sore. ive even collected all the shells with the best shine for necklaces. is there really anything exciting that we could do?” 

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beastlyadxm‌:

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wise words were being soaked in by the girl who’s eyes went wide. she really took so much appreciation to be around him that anything he could have said to her would amaze her. “please. im usually much more bright than this… i promise.” not that he would know. ruby figured the king was so busy that a girl like her, no status what-so-ever was really anything of his business. “im definitely glad to hear that this is being looked over. i really would love to return home. i miss it there a lot and as nice as the palace is…well im so overwhelmed,” it would have been amazing to ruby, a real adventure if she didn’t feel trapped. she tilted her head and smiled back at the man. “adam, okay then ruby is fine just for me as well.” she laughed a bit. it was so strange to imagine a man with adams story out enjoying a garden but then again he was so kind. she furrowed her brow. “i don’t know… i never really thought of doing anything else. maybe… i would like to start doing more art? im not very good but i like to make a mess with paints.” 

Adam had to keep himself from laughing at the way the girl seemed so worried about how he might react to her. He knew he could have a temper but he always tried to keep it under wraps when he was around others. Was it actually because of his rank of royalty? “You don’t seem dim to me. You seem like you’re just going through something.” He was starting to gather that she didn’t seem to think highly of herself, which was a shame. Adam could understand that sort of self deprecation. “I’m doing everything in my power to get us all home. It’s actually upsetting to see everyone at their wits end.” When the girl – Ruby, finally seemed to be opening up to him a bit more, he felt at ease. He didn’t want to cause her anymore distress than she already had. “Art can be soothing, too. You don’t have to be a master at it, as long as you have fun doing it. I’m sure they have some sort of arts supplies around here somewhere. Giving that a try might help a little. When I was stuck as a Beast I used to like to shred painting. Not really the same thing, but it was helpful.”

“Oh no, not that kind of dim, sir.” She corrected only to chuckle. “I mean.. like happy. I always try my hardest to be happy. For others, you know? But I hate that you had to see me slip up, so I’m sorry.” Ever since her attack ruby found it easier to come off happy then be frightened and let everyone else ask her if she was okay. “I have heard a lot about you and belle, mother used to tell me about you and how strong you are and if you could break the curse you were under I’m sure that you could do it again!” This she hoped for most, a king who really cared and was doing anything to get the spell broken. “Yes that is true. Maybe I can find some art supplies around the castle and try to pick it up, for a change. Shred the paintings? Oh now that really sounds like fun. Have you been able to work on any of the gardens here? I would love to help you one day!”

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beastlyadxm‌:

“There’s nothing wrong being upset sometimes, but if it makes you feel any better, I won’t mention our talk to anyone,” Adam just wanted to help the girl. She seemed so… lost and that was something he could understand. He couldn’t imagine if he hadn’t gotten the help he needed so long ago. “It doesn’t have to be dangerous to be frightening. Maybe it wouldn’t be to others but you can scare yourself in those moments. I can promise you, I’m searching for a way around this. I may not be able to do much to help, but anything I can try to figure out to help I have to try.” He gave her a warm smile when she answered his questions. “Well, Ruby Hood, it’s nice to meet you. I’m King Adam, but Adam is fine,” he took her hand and shook it in a firm manner, a smile on his face. “My wife would want me to say I like to read, but I’m actually a fan of gardening. I leave those to her.” Adam couldn’t help the smile continue to grow on his face. That always happened when thinking of his family. “Well, what is something you’ve always wanted to try but never had a chance? Maybe it’s time to find something else to try.”

wise words were being soaked in by the girl who’s eyes went wide. she really took so much appreciation to be around him that anything he could have said to her would amaze her. “please. im usually much more bright than this... i promise.” not that he would know. ruby figured the king was so busy that a girl like her, no status what-so-ever was really anything of his business. “im definitely glad to hear that this is being looked over. i really would love to return home. i miss it there a lot and as nice as the palace is...well im so overwhelmed,” it would have been amazing to ruby, a real adventure if she didn’t feel trapped. she tilted her head and smiled back at the man. “adam, okay then ruby is fine just for me as well.” she laughed a bit. it was so strange to imagine a man with adams story out enjoying a garden but then again he was so kind. she furrowed her brow. “i don’t know... i never really thought of doing anything else. maybe... i would like to start doing more art? im not very good but i like to make a mess with paints.” 

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beastlyadxm‌:

His eyebrows shot up as she apologized to him. The last thing he ever wanted to do was make her feel like she was doing something wrong. It was a tough situation for all of them. “You don’t have to apologize to me, in fact don’t. There is never a time where anyone should ask you to apologize for your feelings,” he offered the girl a smile. It was heartbreaking, watching these young kids finding themselves without hope. “Well, I try to think about making the most of the situation instead of being trapped. Feeling cornered makes you lash out, either in anger or in desperation.” He didn’t want to tell the girl that it would happen eventually. People would get restless eventually. They already were. “Sometimes getting your mind off of things can help. What’s your name? What do you like to do in your free time?”

ruby shook her head. “no... i do. no one should see me like this.” it caused her stomach to turn a bit to think anyone saw past the look of smiles she always wore but to have someone as important as king adam see in in this state scarred her for an odd reason. “cornered...yes.” she whispered. she noticed that of a few people already. “i don’t know if me lashing out is anything dangerous... but if other did. well, that would make this worse.” she looked at him and held out her hand. “im ruby hood. and usually i can go into the kitchen and bake and cook to distract myself but i tried that and it just... doesn’t help. i can’t loose that happiness sir, it’s pretty much all im good at. do you have anything you like to do?” she figure it had to be different someone like adam, such a story and appearance. 

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beastlyadxm‌:

Adam wasn’t sure how he stumbled upon this girl. He was trying to find time to be by himself after spending so much time silently looking after his family. It was a tough situation the whole place had themselves in and he felt the need to give his support in any way that he could. Approaching the girl slowly, he stood beside her without sitting down. “I know everyone is working on a way to get us out of here. It just might take a little time. Try to keep your head up, alright?” He wasn’t sure if that would help calm her nerves but he hoped it might.

ruby found herself looking up to the king. always finding herself blushing at the higher powered royalty as if she was always acting too inappropriate. “i... im sorry sir.” she chocked springing up and wiping at her homesick tears. “i uh... just.” should she question a king? oh but she did. “how do you know how to keep your head up? it’s not easy when there is never good news, sir.” she said softly with a huff that blew away a whips of blonde hair in her face. “i just... want to be home again.” for the first time the lust of adventure was just,,, not there for ruby.

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phoenixxfeathers‌:

“Ugh. I’m bored.” The small girl groaned, yawning a bit as she watched the people pass by, shaking her head. “I think we got stuck in the wrong castle? Everyone here seems to be all boring and whiny. Where’s all my fellow partiers, the ones who know how to have an adventure no matter what.?!”

adventure? party? color ruby intrigued. as she overheard the girl a huge smile spread on her face before she skipped over and placed herself before the girl. “look no further! the girl you have been looking for is here! and by the way, you are people watching all wrong.” ruby looked at two people sitting at a bench and pointed. “see, you have to make up something funny about them. like a story or something.” 

@phoenixxfeathers​

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Ruby had her small body curled up; knees to chest and arms wrapped tightly around. Sitting on the bank of one of the shore lines she sighed. Recently this whole being trapped in the same place thing was making the poor girl exhausted. Her nightmares at an all time high and the stress of it all was causeing the ruby she tried to hide to filter through and be shown, just a scared little girl. Sighing she looked up at anyone close to her and shook her head.

“Do you think....maybe this will end? I really miss being home.” She said quietly. The girl was all for adventure but this... was starting to feel like torture. “Nothing is making me feel good anymore.” Even cooking and baking had the girl to tears because it just was beinging to feel pointless.

@spelledrb

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embrace! - Rosie

embrace :   my  muse  abruptly  throwing  their  arms  around  your  muse,  hugging  them  tightly.

“oh! well, hello to you to!” ruby said as she was taken back by the tight feeling of arms wrapped around her. she took in the hug gratefully though as she loved to be so open with others and affection was one thing she knew very well on how to give and receive.  “now, i love a good hug but i must ask, what is the reason for this? something exciting happen?” 

@ofenchvnted

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clowns, mirrors, and tight spaces

Mirrors: What is your muse’s least favorite thing about their appearance?

“I… don’t like a lot about it really. it might sound like a stupid thing to say but…when everything happened to me i can’t really look at myself the same. i don’t like the moles on my face or… my eyelashes i guess.” 

Clowns: Does your muse prefer comedy? Or horror?

“comedy, horror is too intense for me. the scariest thing i can watch is ernest scared stupid.”

Tight Space: Does your muse ever feel that they’re not living up to their own potential?

“actually, i think i am. i try to do anything i can to make my best of what i do.” 

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🐺- If a witch cursed you, what creature do you think they’d turn you into?

“well, that is kind of something i’d have to take a while to answer. i want to say my favorite animal which is a panda bear but i don’t know if they are really like me in any way. knowing me i’d probably be something  ting but fun... like an otter.” 

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does your muse like snow?

“i. love. the snow. it’s the best when you are out after a long day and at night when the moonlight catches the flurries. but it’s only good if you can keep warm. i can’t say id like it if i was going out in just some shorts of course.” 

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chamomile

Chamomile: How would you describe your laugh?

“i would hope soft. it depends on how hard im laughing though. because sometimes i just giggle and that is soft. but if something is very funny i get a chatter like a hyena.”