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[sanguinefury]

♛ ‧ ₊ ˚ . ━━━━ INTRODUCING .  .  . REINA  ROSALES DE CASTILLO   .ᐟ

reina is native to prism falls & is a socialite who lives in amethyst arbor. she is thirty years of age and is portrayed by adria arjonas.

talent(s): painting, storytelling, archery, herbology, remembering the smallest details about people

like(s): shopping, fashion, making other people miserable, roses, crowds, ordering people around, winning, gossip

dislike(s): disorder and messes, snow, disobedience, pets, the heat, sand, dirt

three positives: persuasive, spontaneous, perceptive

three negatives: judgemental, egotistical, ruthless

three aesthetics: freshly manicured nails, rose petals scattered across a marble floor, piercing laughter cutting through the crowd, bright red lipstick smeared at the corner, dark, unruly curls spilling out

[sanguinefury]

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⠀⠀⠀open starter. ━━─────┈┈ ╱ ♛ ‧ ₊ ˚ . 〕 ⠀⠀ the masquerade ball, anytime.

there’s only so much reina can take when it comes to this sort of event. unlike her own parties, where she’s the center of attention; these community gatherings quickly grow mind-numbingly boring. case in point: she’s been stuck listening to .. someone her father knows who’s name she can’t be bothered to remember right now drone on and on about her new hat for at least two hours and spent most of the time plotting ways to destroy said hat.

when the blessed moment comes that there’s a lull in the conversation, reina’s giving the group a hurried and thin excuse to leave before fleeing as fast as her heels let her. Immediately, she hunts down the nearest server and cuts in front of another to steal the last glass of wine from the tray before they can take it.  ❛   i’ll be taking that, thank you.   ❜

[foxedthief]

.~°~•~.~° flipping the coattails of his jacket, he sauntered right over to reina, knowing that she'd slay with her outfit no matter what. he was mesmerized by her, curious as to what she was about, wondering how someone could possibly be so... well, her. his signature mehra smirk rested upon his lips as he looked her up and down. "i should've expected you to look this way. you're capturing everyone's eyes. i gather that was your intention, but please regale me with the details of your decision."

@sanguinefury

[sanguinefury]

❛   yes, you should've.   ❜ she gloats, hand resting delicately on the ornate ruby hanging delicately from the lace choker wrapped around her neck. the seemingly genuine interest from him works, and her guard slips; smile genuine as she gives him a small spin so he can see the entire dress.

❛   naturally, a queen can't be without her crown so i had this fashioned to resemble the olive wreaths the greeks used to use to make their own crowns. and homer says that she was collecting rose, crocus, violet, lily, iris, and larkspur when she was claimed as hades' bride, so you'll find those flowers woven into my gown.   ❜

[sanguinefury]

there was something about the darkness that soothed reina like no other. in the burning light of day, she was raw and exposed; every scowl and bit of ire would be easily seen and condemn her. thus she was forced to wear a mask of false niceties and faked smiles whenever she went out.

but the night? it offered her freedom. she could disguise her snarl in the shadows, and any sneer or sour look could be written off as just a trick of the flickering candlelight. so when everyone else in town took to bed, reina would slip out and roam the streets for hours.

she hadn't been counting on someone else having the same idea as her, however.

❛ inviting strangers to journey into the woods with you? ❜ she chides as she emerges from where she's been pressed up against a wall. had it been another, she'd have stayed hidden until she was certain they'd passed. but bastian? she could trust him to keep her secret. he owed her that much.

❛ i suppose i have no choice but to accept accept. but you're be responsible for ensuring i'm returned home before morning comes, ❜ she's quick as can be as she darts past him towards the trees as though it'll prevent him from changing his mind. ❛ or you'll have to explain to my father why i was out at this hour. ❜

[sanguinefury]

❛   it could happen,   ❜ she lifts her chin; already shifting into defense mode as her lips pursing together into a thin line. the returning feeling starting to claw at the edge of her mind that the simple jest is something more sinister. that he's making fun of her, and a fury slowly starts to burn in her chest. ❛   i heard we've got new visitors at the inn.   ❜ a sharp jab, unnecessary proof that she's right in her concern? over his safety.

her fingers flex at her side as she resists the urge to ball her hands into fists; instead focusing on the slight change in his colouring with a sense of pride that her words have hit their intended mark. whatever fire there was inside dies down at his banter, and her smirk returns as she dares to feign innocence. ❛   i believe they'd think you a dastardly rake attempting to corrupt impeccable young ladies at the very least. though you really should be more concerned with what i'd think of you if you got caught.   ❜

" hey ! " he called after her, voice laced with amusement. " do you mind waiting ? it's not much of a stroll together if you're three paces ahead the entire time. " he shoved his hands into his pockets as he started after her, the ghost of a grin playing on his lips. " unless of course, you're scared i'll change my mind and leave you in the woods with the trolls and wood sprites. "

❛   hey is for horses, not people!   ❜ reina retorts, arms thrown out as she spins on her heel. it's a farce as most her actions are; pretending that she's just enjoying the warm embrace of the night instead of giving him the opportunity to catch up. the game is only fun if someone else is playing with her after all, and bastian has always been one of her favourite players. it's one of the things she likes best about him. he always takes what she gives him; no matter what that is.

❛   you know,   ❜ she begins, dark eyes hungrily watching him near before she decides to start walking backwards once he's close enough for her liking— a fair punishment for his joke, she thinks. ❛   if you wanted to spend time with me so badly, you could've just asked.   ❜

[sanguinefury]

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hail dread persephone .ᐟ queen of the underworld .ᐟ subtlety has never been reina's strong suit, and she can't resist wearing her signature color. the base of her gown is black silk that's been embroidered with rubies and crystals and gold thread real gold thread to create various rose, crocus, violet, iris, lily, and larkspur. you can find the same flowers and gems carefully woven into the red lace that hangs from her waist. the flowers are woven into her loose curls, and make a beautiful contrast against her black hair. the mask is simple to balance her dress, and has a singular, large rose that has a ruby sewn into the center. and of course, to cement her title as queen, she wears a crown shaped like a wreath of olive branches with red rubies set among white diamonds.

[sanguinefury]

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⠀⠀⠀closed starter for @themostevilqueene. ━━─────┈┈ ╱ ♛ 〕 *⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀isabelline tea room, late morning.

❛   i’ve had the seamstresses at the scarlet closet working on my costume for over a month— just wait until you see it,   ❜  reina brags as she stirs in yet another spoonful of sugar into her already pale tea. she’s always favored her things sickly sweet, sometimes to the point it hurt to drink.  ❛   of course it’ll be obvious that it’s me under the mask; i doubt anyone will dare wear my signature color to such an event.   ❜

a pause, before a calculating smile spreads across her crimson-painted lips as she sets the spoon to the side. ❛   though, even if they do, there’s not a chance they’ll be able to outshine me. don’t you agree?   ❜

[sanguinefury]

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⠀⠀⠀closed starter for @naniscaadayemi. ━━─────┈┈ ╱ ♛ 〕 * ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀the mulberry junction, late morning.

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❛ coffee. and whatever breakfast you have that's not coated in grease. ❜ she demands as she walks into the place, throwing her coat on to what she determines to be the cleanest booth before taking a seat. ordinarily she'd start with niceties she'd rehearsed in the mirror, maybe even ask her waitress how she was doing and what she recommended. but she was in no mood for such trivial things today. not after the phonecall she'd just recieved. ❛ and do it fast. i don't like waiting. ❜

[sanguinefury]

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⠀⠀⠀closed starter for @xjingyi. ━━─────┈┈ ╱ ♛ 〕 * ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀jade pastures, the afternoon.

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❛ i'm not sure about this. ❜ the crack in her armor shows, just for a moment as a flicker of fear flashes over her features as she stares at the beast before her. people she could control. people were easy to read, and even if she did miscalculate a reaction; she was fairly confident she'd be able to defend herself. animals were completely different; they seemed to change their mind every other second. and not to mention a horse was more than capable of causing her significant harm if it decided to. ❛ perhaps we can come to a different arrangement than what my father had in mind? ❜

[sanguinefury]

⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀closed starter for @magicalalexisfrost. ━━─────┈┈ ╱ ♛ 〕 * ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀cerulean & honey, early afternoon. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀

❛ i swear, the service here gets worse every time. i don't know we even bother coming here. ❜ reina mutters even as she reaches across the table to snatch an apple that had been carefully shaped into a rose off one of the multitude of plates she always orders but rarely finishes. ❛ if even one person behaved that way at my teahouse, they'd be fired in an instant. ❜

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That '70s Show S05E25 | Celebration Day

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THE VAMPIRE DIARIES. SEASON 02. EPISODE 01.

[jessmalia]

MAL'S TOP SEVEN VILLAINS: #1. Katherine Pierce (The Vampire Diaries) "Oh, honey, you really need to take a crash course in Villain 101. Luckily for you, I have an honorary doctorate."

[slckasgastcn]

event starter: open (harvest festival) where: bobbing for apples station

gabe lets out a scoff, smirking instantly as he eyes over the other competitor for bobbing for apples. this would only be too easy. "no hard feelings, right? if anything i bet this'll be great practice for you, no? more than happy to help you out." he's as smug as ever, settling himself in front of the horse trot and lacing his hands behind his back, ready to get started, but not before flashing them a quick wink in the process.

[sanguinefury]

❛ oh! ❜ there's a flicker of something dark over her features before they give away to innocence in an instant as she steps away from the station. hands demurely folded behind her back as she watches him in practiced curiosity. ❛ i'm not here to compete; i'm only here to watch. so sorry i gave you the wrong impression. ❜

[bastianashbourne]

bastian had been having trouble sleeping lately. before the accident, he'd always drifted off the moment his head hit the pillow, but now his nights were filled with dreams he either couldn’t understand or didn’t want. so he did anything else. most nights, he would have holed up in the brewery, but sophie had put her foot down. for your own good, she’d said. you need to sleep in your own bed. never one to do as he was told, he'd opted instead for wandering the cobbled streets, letting the light from his ever fading lamp guide him.

an unexpected sound made him pause, eyes narrowing. who is out this late. lifting his lamp toward the source, he squinted as someone moved through the shadows. relaxing when he realized it wasn't a ghost here to torment him for all his misdeeds. " can’t sleep either ? " he asked, his voice low but not unfriendly. he tilted his head toward the edge of the nearby forest. " i’m going for a walk… if you want to come. "

[sanguinefury]

there was something about the darkness that soothed reina like no other. in the burning light of day, she was raw and exposed; every scowl and bit of ire would be easily seen and condemn her. thus she was forced to wear a mask of false niceties and faked smiles whenever she went out.

but the night? it offered her freedom. she could disguise her snarl in the shadows, and any sneer or sour look could be written off as just a trick of the flickering candlelight. so when everyone else in town took to bed, reina would slip out and roam the streets for hours.

she hadn't been counting on someone else having the same idea as her, however.

❛ inviting strangers to journey into the woods with you? ❜ she chides as she emerges from where she's been pressed up against a wall. had it been another, she'd have stayed hidden until she was certain they'd passed. but bastian? she could trust him to keep her secret. he owed her that much.

❛ i suppose i have no choice but to accept accept. but you're be responsible for ensuring i'm returned home before morning comes, ❜ she's quick as can be as she darts past him towards the trees as though it'll prevent him from changing his mind. ❛ or you'll have to explain to my father why i was out at this hour. ❜

[hernovel]

OPEN STARTER :

the distant chime ringing in her ears. the bell above the bookstores door going off to alert the her of a new customer. only this time it didn't register. her face shoved in the open book, taking in the stories of faraway places, the unobtainable lands. dreams too big for somewhere so small, too insane for a woman of her status. in this book and every other, she could pretend.

a book she was supposed to be putting back, instead she was lost in it. reading when she should have been working.

footsteps, and then a clear of their throat finally shaking her from this dream like state. quickly closing the book, and placing it where she originally was supposed to. heat slowly rising up her neck, as she finally made eye contact.

"I apologize, I was just --- tidying up a little. Can I help you find something?"

[sanguinefury]

❛ mm, and here i didn't know the inside of books got dirty. ❜ reina remarks, clipped tone making it rather evident that she didn't buy into emilie's poor excuse. her dark eyes briefly glance over to see exactly what drivel had captivated her and she resists the urge to make a face.

rather than wait for a response, she turns on her heels and proceeds to head down the row; obviously expecting emilie to follow after her as she makes her way through the store like she owns it.

❛ i'm expecting john merle coulter's book on botany, ❜ reina states, fingertips carelessly trailing along random spines as she passes through the store towards her favourite section.

❛ i don't suppose you know if it's come in yet or not. ❜

[sitpwgs]

get to know me meme ♡ favorite characters → blair waldorf 

“if you really want something, you don’t stop for anyone or anything until you get it.”