fire & ice

you put me down, then put me on a pedestal - now that i'm gone you're gonna miss me. every time your name it leaves my lips, burning still like words left unsaid. fire in my veins, dream deeply love, remind me i'm alive.

[xforbesecaroline]

@dihstarters​

Sleep was beginning to get harder to come by. Eleanora tended to push down everything that was bothering her – every little thought tried to poke and prod as she closed her eyes but it just ended with Ellie waking up in a cold sweat. She ended up taking a cold shower in order to try to clear some of her thoughts. When that didn’t work, she decided a walk was what she needed. If anything, she could come across somebody that might be able to distract her. Throwing on an oversized sweatshirt, she walked through the garden and listened to the peaceful sounds stemming from nature. “Isn’t it beautiful?”

[sabrinaellis]

“Oh, I agree. There’s nothing quite like being on the grounds,” Sabrina mused, her gaze very bright as she looked upon the other. They weren’t quite dressed in the same manner but, even now, Sabrina thought of every day as an opportunity to make herself pay tribute to those around her -- and that extended to her clothes, her speaking and even her poise as she walked. Was there a greater way to show her appreciation by showcasing herself as a work of art? Still, even if the young girl in front of her was dressed for comfort rather than show, she was still a beautiful creature to behold. “Would you perhaps care for some tea?” the fae asked, next, looking at the treetops that surrounded them. “I’m having some of it brought over here. I find it’s quite relaxing.”

[cuteskywalker]

[sabrinaellis]

ohblindinglights‌:

THERE WAS NO CONTROLLING THINGS NOW, was there? it was the seelie queen’s turn to call the shots and laura wondered why the faerie in front of her still attempted to make it sound like everything was peachy. was it loyalty? optimism? blindness? whatever it was, the hybrid could not possibly be so positive about the situation. “you don’t want me to use the word trap, because it might insult the queen herself? she used magic to bring us here. most of us didn’t ask for it. she keeps us from leaving her realm. how this is anything but a trap?” the redhead almost wanted to scream when she proposed that this was a good opportunity to socialize. “do you realize what is going on right now? how long is it going to take before downworlders or the clave declare war? don’t get me wrong, i’m sure you’re all lovely, but no. i don’t think we are here to have a nice cup of tea with her majesty. you have to know that too…”

“I think it’s the most courteous course of action possible, making sure not to offend any delicate sensibilities whilst remaining comprehensive of the circumstances one finds themselves in.” It was almost impossible for the fae to make her words sound sharp, so used was she to keeping a pleasant attitude, but it was a near thing. Sabrina kept her eyes on the agitated woman in front of her, not willing to let her composure break, and folded her hands in front of herself. “It should take however long it takes. In the meantime, I see no use to having any type of hackles raised, or raising any alarm signs as to my own behavior.” It would be her first time around any type of war, to be honest, at least observing one in such close quarters. She planned on listening to the one she had fealty for, first, before making any type of rash decisions, and she wouldn’t apologize nor explain herself too much to who was unknown to her.

[sabrinaellis]

ofbrighteyes‌:

“my brother is a high warlock, he had no such luck with entourages or connections.” millie mused with a faux pout as she pondered her words, but immediately cheered up at her suggestion. “you know what, you’re the first to offer to walk with me. i would absolutely love that.” she responded eagerly as she folded her hands over her front, starting with a light skip in her step to instigate the walk, “so you don’t normally live in seelie realm?” 

“Making connections and socializing with higher-up peers is probably harder than it sounds. I wouldn’t begrudge him for it.” Sabrina stood in her place, her demeanor relaxed, yet entirely unable to hold back her own excitement on the prospect of having found someone to share a walk with, nodding her head as she followed in the other’s footsteps until they were walking side to side. “I don’t, although I suppose I would have been born here, so it wouldn’t be proper to say it’s my first time visiting. Had you ever been to this realm in the past? To the Court?”

[heavensreigns]

THIS HAD TO LOOK SO STRANGE to the person that stepped out of the shadows of the trees to find him laying in the middle of a meadow, but leopold could not pretend to care about weird impressions right now. as a matter of fact, he did not care if they were friend or foe either, which was the reason why he did not even raise his gaze as they came to a halt right next to him. “can i help you with something?” the warlock murmured, though his voice was sorely lacking the usual traces of interest and compassion. “because you can just walk on, if i can’t. i haven’t lost my mind.” and even if he lost his mind, it was yet another thing to add to the list of things he didn’t care about. not now. ( @dihstarters​ )

[sabrinaellis]

“I wonder, what is the truth? Have you lost your mind, or haven’t you?” Truth be told, the stranger’s position in the grass looked very comfortable and, were it not for the care she put into her clothes every day, she likely would’ve joined him in his rumination. “Would you really rather be left alone?” she continued on, her tone of voice sweet, coaxing. Even if they weren’t an attractive face, her curiosity would’ve driven her to inquire as to whoever she next ran into.

[sabrinaellis]

ohblindinglights‌:

THE ANSWER WAS NO SURPRISE, but laura almost did not expect her to admit it. most seelies seemed to think that they were the masters of the universe.“i have always admired the seelie realm.” the redhead agreed, allowing her eyes to wander over the enormous windows that invited the sunlight to come dance through these corridors. it was a magnificent world, but that wasn’t the point. her dark eyes met the darker pair once again and she gave her a small smile. “still. even the most beautiful trap will never be much more than just a trap. and i, for one, prefer to choose my own company.” worse than that, there were supernatural beings that she wished to avoid and the thought of running into them scared her more than she wished to say.

“Of course, you’re entitled to control whatever aspects of one’s life one is able to.” The fae hesitated, unsure as to whether she was meant to feel insulted or not in regards to the young woman’s words, and it conflicted with her nature that was at parts both curious yet cautious. Wincing delicately, her features showing her distaste for the perceived aggression, she pursed her lips before speaking up again. “Although I’m not sure I would use the word ‘trap’ so... impulsively. I’m afraid it might offend some hosts.” She wasn’t sure whether she meant her own words to be a warning of any kind even if, as usual, she meant every last one of them. “Isn’t this a good opportunity to socialize?”

[sabrinaellis]

ofbrighteyes‌:

“hm, i suppose you’re right.” millie noted as she stared down at the black screen of her phone before tucking it back into her pocket, “i’m just going to have to trust that my people will keep everything running smoothly till i return then.” she stated, mostly to herself, before turning her attention to the seelie in her presence, her lips turning up mischievously. “DO YOU  know someone at a higher rank?”

“I would venture a guess that anyone of a higher rank would be those that have an entourage around them.” Sabrina managed a small smile, her expression open as she tried not to judge the other before knowing them. “I wouldn’t mind walking with you until we find someone else that could help ease your worries, however. It would give me a greater chance to explore our surroundings, as well, without feeling entirely lost.” She was out of her depth, suddenly mixed in the middle of so many different species and cultures, most of them unhappy in their current situation.

[mizzswan]

[sabrinaellis]

ohblindinglights‌:

DARK EYES WANDERED over the girl’s appearance and a quiet laugh fell from her lips. the stranger seemed to fit right into this twisted fairytale and it was not just because of the way that she looked. being part angel, part witch allowed her to tell the difference between each species she encountered and this one certainly belonged here.“i do have a suggestion.” laura announced and even if there were hints of hostility lacing her voice, it was not directed toward the faerie in front of her. she was not the one responsible for this mess, after all. “a little more freedom would be nice, don’t you agree? but i suppose you can’t make that happen.” and that was fine. it was not the first time someone trapped her, but this was more luxurious and enough to keep her calm. for the time being.

“I have no such power around here, that is the truth,” she agreed, speaking with the sincerity that rose from her heart and that which was an obligation to her kind. Her head tilted delicately to one side as she felt the other examine her, standing still and resisting the urge to curtsy formally. Some part of her knew that the lady was not likely to admire that type of gesture. “There is so much to see on these grounds, however, it is unlikely you’ll grow tired of it so quickly. I’m sure we’re surrounded by enlightening company at every turn, wouldn’t you agree?” A slightly concerned look settled over her face, as if the discomfort of the one in front of her so greatly troubled her, in turn. Sabrina couldn’t imagine wanting others to be uncomfortable or resentful of their current situation -- was that not why the Queen had prepared so many different lodgings for them all?

[hayema]

“ i would have expected there to be service in the seelie realm. i mean, it is the 21st century. ” millie whined as she tapped relentlessly into her phone – how was she supposed to manage her club from across dimensions, exactly? she peered up at her current company, “do you have any idea how i can get in contact with the mortal plane? some MAGICAL WIFI of sorts?” ( @dihstarters​ )

[sabrinaellis]

“I’m afraid I haven’t been long enough in this realm to be able to provide any help or insight,” Sabrina spoke up, threading as lightly as possible on the matter. “Do you think people in this realm would care about that type of thing, and worked at finding a replacement or work-around for it?” If anything, she herself believed there would simply be an alternate magic for whatever they needed to accomplish -- as though anything outside of their realm of living would truly matter to the fae. “Surely someone of a higher rank might have some form of communication spell or device?” she suggested, still in an attempt to brainstorm and be helpful.

[heavensreigns]

THE WHITELIGHTER-WITCH HUMMED, a light smirk on her plump lips, as she walked through the castle’s corridors like she was taking a tour through a potential home, not a prison. she was far from pleased about the fact that someone forced her to be somewhere she did not want to be ( yet again ), but she survived much worse. laura would get through this as well, she had no doubts about it. she simply needed to beat the queen at her own damn games. stopping in her tracks, her dark eyes were gleaming as she set them on her companion. “do tell me what you think. would you pick this place or would you suggest to keep looking? if we end up in a cage, we might as well choose the gilded one. don’t you agree?” ( @dihstarters​ )

[sabrinaellis]

“Oh, my.” Sabrina’s attitude was largely non-confrontational, no matter who the fae happened to be speaking to, and it tended to amplify exponentially when the other’s mood read as so volatile that they could figuratively snap at any given moment. “I haven’t truly spent a lot of time around these parts, but, don’t the rooms all look specially comfortable? I adore the design of them.” Perhaps she was, after all, still at ease by what went on around her via her own ignorance, but -- why fight it? Her gaze was kind as she looked back at the redhead, taking a small step towards from the girl. ”Do you have any suggestions you’d like to make?” she offered, not yet knowing whether she had any power to attempt to change anything at all.

[sabrinaellis]

( ADELAIDE KANE, 150+, SHE/HER ) We opened the gates to the seelie court for SABRINA ELLIS and we are curious to see how the FAERIE, that is often described as the hopeless romantic, will contribute to the new era ━ Will they stand with the Clave, or against them? We will find our answers in due time and until then, we hope that they can keep their little secret from getting exposed. It could be dangerous if everyone knew what we know…

idon’tknowhowtodointros

Meet Sabrina Ellis.

Faerie

150+ years of age (but not looking them)

Exemplifies the label for ‘hopeless romantic’

sees love and romance everywhere, and not only for herself

also romanticizes most things she comes into contact with

sees the world through rose-tinted lenses, for the most part

believes in goodness and the best traits in others

sometimes she does that too much

 which leads to her giving her heart away much too easily alas

buuuut, at the same time, none of the above makes her particularly weak

a fool? yes, most definitely

Fairly sheltered from the lives of the seelie court as she grew up - most of her life - not in the realm itself

Still, she’s not altogether opposed to being surrounded by other faes -- and everybody else that’s come along for the ride

She’d like to pay her respects to her culture and queen, & after all -- what place could be safer than her own home?

+ soft hearted, soft spoken, altogether soft & squishy

- somewhat internally pessimistic, vain, secretive & loving it

[whatsernamerps]

[little-wolfy]

And what about their servants? Or their wives? 

[leroichevalier]

→ Matherine + 4.09 “Pulling strings”

[halequin]

Francis, we have more important things to do than make love or build boats. We? You have been no help with the boat at all.

[brittany]

REIGN (2013 — 2017)