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So bright, she could burn your eyes.

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dominic-corderio

“You don’t sound very confident,” Dominic chuckled, noting her hesitation which mirrored his own. He didn’t believe in any of this stuff - horoscopes, fortune telling, tarot.. everything. But yet he still found himself in line with seemingly other non-believers. “If I walk away from that table without good news and with a curse hanging over my head for the rest of the life, I don’t know what I’ll do. Could I hold Alexa accountable for my misfortune? Or would that be all on me?”

“How can I be confident when at most she’ll probably just tell me there’s a tall dark stranger about to come into my life or how many more compliments I’ll be getting on how great my ass looks in this leotard.” Scarlett said scoffing but still smiling at him before shrugging her shoulders. “I don’t think Alexa would care if you got cursed, she’d probably just laugh at you.”

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donnymccawly-lads

“Scarlett. What a name.” He mused. He saw the smile rise on her lips and he gave her a charming one to match. “I don’t think a girl like you could have a bad side, darlin’.” He replied and tipped his head to the side, taking a drag on his cigarette. “Quite the party, isn’t it?” He asked, making small talk.

“Thanks, I think?” Scarlett said raising an eyebrow at Donny in question noticing him smile refraining from rolling her eyes, but she was tempted to do so before shrugging her shoulders smiling again at his compliment. “Well, you’re not wrong on that count. Yeah, it’s amazing though I’m sad Alexa’s leaving though.”

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violetcelia

It was freezing, but Violet didn’t really regret her outfit. She was in jeans and sweaters and t-shirts everyday of her life. So a little bit of fun, a little bit of playing dress up was just what she needed to get her weekend going.  She had already had a drink in her though, thankfully but surprisingly, Alexa had good taste, and she knew she’d be consuming more than one of those cotton candy cocktails they were handing out. But drinking made her hungry, and well, better to put some food in her body so she didn’t get too drunk too quickly, right? So she was standing in line, and honestly, kind of staring absentmindedly. Except, well, apparently she wasn’t because as soon as Scarlett called her out she felt her cheeks heat up. “Oh, god” she says, hand flying over her face for a moment. “I didn’t mean to stare at you,Scar. All though. You do look fantastic, if that helps?” she asks, the laugh in her voice filled with embarrassment.

Scarlett let out a big sigh of relief when she recognized Violet’s voice turning to look at the older woman with a big smile on her face. “Thank goodness it’s just you Vi and I very much appreciate the compliment. You wouldn’t believe how many people that have asked me how flexible I am.” Scarlett told Violet rolling her eyes still smiling brightly at her stepping forward seeing the line inch forward. “I mean I am pretty flexible but it’s still an intrusive question to ask a complete stranger.”

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donnymccawly-lads

Cigarette smoke trailed from Donny’s lips as he wandered through the party. He left behind the person he came with, and decided to talk a look on his own. Beer in one had, smoke in the other, his feet carried him towards the food. His eyes wandered each guest, taking in their appearance and features. Force of habit. There was a girl that caught his eye, one he hadn’t met before. Then her sharp tone followed, causing a chuckle to rise in his chest. “I mean, if you’re allowing me, why the fuck not.” He mused. Donny wasn’t sure he was even supposed to be smoking in this part but that wasn’t on his mind at the moment, “Mind if I get a name along with the photo?” He asked and stood at her side.

“Name’s Scarlett,” Scarlett replied glancing over at Donny merely out of curiosity shrugging her shoulders not bothered by the question before smiling teasingly at him. “Just make sure you get my good side, huh? I’d hate for an awful photo of me out there you know.”

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itsxandrca

maybe andrea was under dressed for this amazing going away party but these clothes are something she was very comfortable in and plus she didn’t have enough money to go out and buy something new for the night. there she settled for a still dressy outfit. moving her loose curls from her face, the bartender was walking around. she had attempted to do the ring toss but her aim wasn’t very good, it wasn’t the best idea to have a smoke before trying it out but she shrugged it off. the smell of pizza caught her attention and made her way over but she couldn’t help notice the woman in front of her. hearing the voice, she let out a small laugh. “i think i just might and frame on my wall,” she teased her.

“Well, I can only imagine any visitors you have will wonder why you have a picture of a random person hanging on your wall. But art is subjective to everyone I’d say.” Scarlett said cracking a smile recognizing Andrea’s voice looking over her shoulder at her. “Just make sure you title it ‘Hell of a great ass.’ would you?”

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dominic-corderio

Between the bright lights, thumping music, bodies brushing against each other on the dance floor and all the different attractions drawing his attention, Dominic struggled to take in all that Alexa’s going away party had to offer. He’d been to dozens of parties since moving to New York City; however, no grad-school party or restaurant get-together stood a chance against what could only be described as extravaganza. It was like they brought together cirque du soleil and the finest burlesque clubs Miami had to offer and stuck them in a warehouse in NYC. Anything you could have possibly imagined was available at your fingertips, or mere steps away. He wasn’t even sure most weddings were this over-the-top, but he wasn’t one to judge. He was just thankful he was invited.

After carefully navigating through the crowd of dancing bodies and costumed party staff, Dominic found himself wandering around ‘carni-lane.’ He watched as people played ring toss and lined up for the Fortune Tellers booth. Figuring he try his luck, he lined up behind the last person in line. “So you think this is for real? Or like, am I gonna get cursed if I let her read my palm?” He asked, trying to make conversation with the person in front of them.

Scarlett didn’t know why she’d joined the line for the Fortune Teller’s booth, she mostly wanted to decide if this lady would be able to predict something accurate for her. She was on her fourth hand warmer that evening, but they did last a good bit of time, but she was still pretty cold. Hearing the question from the person behind her she glanced over her shoulder seeing Dominic. “I’m not sure but I highly doubt they’d curse us,” Scarlett replied shrugging her shoulders smiling at Dominic genuinely before sighing deeply. “Well, I hope they don’t...”

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Scarlett clutched the hand warmer in both hands having tucked her clutch underneath her armpit. She always went all out when costume events happened in the city, and she knew she couldn’t miss this party for Alexa. Weaving her way through the crowd on the dance floor dancing slightly to the beat as she made her way over to the lounge as she hadn’t eaten anything and was dying for a slice of pizza. She could feel eyes on her as she knew she looked amazing in her leotard causing her to roll her eyes. “Why don’t you take a picture? It’ll last longer!” Scarlett snapped not bothering on turning around happy to stand in line for food and drink because lord knows she needs it.

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opsitsalexa

“Come on you have to dance with me! I refuse to let you leave until you do. You don’t have to be good you just got to have fun!” Alexa declares as she does some strange marching dance move, bouncing on the spot, as if to prove how even the silliest move could be used.

Scarlett couldn’t help the laugh that burst forth from her as she held her hand warmer in one hand and her clutch in the other as she started moving along with the music her hips swaying in place. “You’re lucky I am a good dancer then!” Scarlett exclaimed smiling broadly continuing to dance along trying not to focus on anyone else but her friend. “This is one hell of a party you’ve got going on here!”

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briellaxlevi

It was rare for Briella and Scarlett to have the same day off; the pair worked in completely opposite, yet equally demanding job paths, and it gave the two women nearly no time to spend together. Therefore, the nurse was determined to make the most of their day off. Knocking on the door swiftly, Brie rocked back and forth on her heels. “Scarlett, c’mon! I got us brunch reservations for 11, and we’re gonna be late!”

Scarlett had been rushing around like a chicken with its head cut off once she realized she’d slept in but thankfully she’d laid out what she’d wanted to wear the night before. Once she’d gotten dressed she did the barest bones of makeup and her hair as fast as possible knowing that Briella wouldn’t want to wait that long for her. Darting down the stairs carrying her phone in her hand she grabbed her keys and bag hearing the knock on her front door rushing towards it unlocking it. “Hey, sorry,” Scarlett told Briella smiling at her friend apologetically tucking her phone into her bag her keys still in her hand. “All ready! You look nice! Good to see you out of your scrubs for once!”

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asherjhemmings

The glass traded places between each of his wandering hands. He couldn’t quite find a place where it comfortably sat so instead he shifted it to and fro between his busied fingertips. The muffled motion of the glass against the wooden bar probably irritated fellow patrons but Asher’s mind did not allow him to rest. His eyes stared down the bar to a couple that were fighting loudly, both clearly intoxicated. Typical New York. At first he found the act amusing and couldn’t help but chuckle at the ridiculous sight of two people in love arguing. Seemed a bit counter intuitive. “The heart is a dramatic organ.” Asher declared, nudging the person beside him as his glass found itself resting place between his lips. Setting the now empty glass down, his eyes looked up at the person who sat idly beside him. “Have you ever been in love? Whatever your definition may be of that.”

Scarlett had come into the bar to unwind after a long shift at the diner. Grabbing a drink and a basket of wings she sat at the bar settling in as comfortably as possible. She tried to block out the sound of the fighting couple close by sighing deeply spotting the guy next to her batting the glass in his hands back and forth hearing him talk to her. “Very true, sometimes it surprises me that some people manage to get together in the first place,” Scarlett replied nodding her head in agreement with her words smiling over at him kindly before shaking her head that she hadn’t. “I haven’t had much luck in the love department sadly so no I haven’t. Unless we’re talking platonic love for which I have bucket loads of experience with.”

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shiloh-sweets

“Oh just casual wear, jeans and a t-shirt or leggings..never anything I’d be too upset about getting frosting all over” She laughed. “Because that happens a lot.” She added. “And I am always busy, so I am set”

“Sounds comfy and pretty much on par with what I wear twenty-four-seven,” Scarlett replied laughing along with Shiloh tucking her hair behind her ears. “Being busy seems to be a typical thing with living here in New York.”

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taylorknights

“scarlett.” he muttered, as if he was tasting her name on his tongue, “i like it.” he simply stated with a smile. “nice to meet you as well.” the male cooly responded, folding his hands on top of the bar. at the mention of him being a regular, taylor shrugged, “i guess you can say that. also, aiden’s my best friend so that plays a part.”

“Thanks,” Scarlett said smiling shyly at Taylor because admittedly it was a little awkward thanking him because he liked her name biting down on her bottom lip. “Well, that’s handy for sure. So what is in this attempted signature drink anyway?”

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Scarlett Rose Campbell; character aesthetic

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xylavillanueva

10 am on a Sunday morning was the crack of dawn for most New Yorkers; however, for Xyla Villanueva, 10 am meant she’d already been awake for hours. She had already taken Butters out for a walk, tidied up her apartment and answered a number of panicked emails from clients by 9:30, leaving her with zero responsibilities for the rest of the day. The idea of laying in bed all day, starting a number of television shows on Netflix or maybe hitting the gym sounded good in her head. In fact, it was probably what she needed to mentally and physically reset for another stress-filled week. But considering days away from responsibilities were few and far between, resuscitating her suffering social life was exactly how she wanted to spend the rest of the day.

After quickly packing her wallet, charger and other essentials into her purse, Xy darted out her door, leaving a sleeping Butters on the couch. Sunday brunch was one the best, if not the best meal of the week. It meant being able to indulge in both the sweet treats of weekend breakfasts such as French Toast and Pancakes, while also incorporating all the delicious tastes from lunch, therefore creating Eggs Benedicts and even Chicken & Waffle. Upon arrival at Bubby’s in Tribeca, she picked out a total of four dishes, two savoury and two sweet, as well as a couple drinks to-go from their vast mouth-watering selection. Before long, Xy arrived at the front door of their house, her arms full of breakfast foods, coffee and juices and her stomach grumbling under her coat.

“Rise and shine! Get your ass out of bed, put on some pants and open your door!” Xy yelled from the other side of the door, her knuckles rapping against the wood as much as possible. “I have eggs and waffles and I’m not afraid to eat them all.”

Scarlett thankfully had had the late afternoon shift at the diner the day before, so she actually went to bed at a decent hour the night before her day off. But her idea of sleeping in a bit more was quickly dashed when she heard the pounding on her apartment door along with Xyla's recognizable voice. Groaning she dragged herself out of bed sliding her feet into her bunny slippers happy she'd chosen to wear the bottoms of her pajamas rolling her eyes knowing she looked a mess as she unlocked her door opening it. “It's a good thing you brought food or I wouldn't have forgiven you for waking me up right now,” Scarlett told Xyla stepping back, so she could come in her voice cracking with how tired she was covering her mouth as she yawned. “Come on in will ya.”

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gabemelendez

“Can I get bacon???” Freya attempted to speak whilst enthusiastically tackling the immense mission of eating all of the cream off of her shake, and by the looks of things, she was trying to get as much of it on her face as she could.

“Yes, you can get bacon - be careful with that.” Gabe reached into his pocket, sliding across a pen along with some napkins to distract her from getting cream everywhere. “There you go. Do some doodling like you always do, hmm?” He looked up at Scarlett almost apologetically for the havoc his little daughter was trying to cause with her shake.

“You got it, sweetheart,” Scarlett told Freya smiling down at the little girl happily jotting down the addition to the order laughing quietly watching her try to inhale the whipped cream as fast as she could. When Gabe had passed over a napkin for the little girl to draw on she couldn't help but wince knowing how flimsy those were. “Oh hold on let me get a placemat for her that we usually keep in case of messes for younger kids.” Darting over to the hostess stand she grabbed a couple bringing them back over setting them in front of the little girl. “Here you go. An artist deserves good quality supplies to draw on trust me. I'll go get your order put into the kitchen.” Seeing that the two were good for now she handed the order in picking up her coffee taking a much-needed sip sighing deeply before setting it back down going to check on her other tables.

She then lost track of time before she heard the chime that an order was done walking over to the kitchen window grabbing a tray putting the order on it. “A plate of fries for you,” Scarlett said placing the plate in front of Gabe once she'd made it to the table then setting Freya's two plates and a bottle of maple syrup in front of her trying not to get in the way of her drawing. “And pancakes with bacon for you sweetie. I hope you enjoy it. Flag me down if you need anything else.”

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jaxonsnotes

It was the middle of the night when Jaxon found himself at the nearby diner to his apartment. “My neighbors are having a party so loud that there is no way I’m sleeping,” Jaxon groaned as he put his head on the diner table, “and if I report them I have to deal with them.”

It had been pretty dead for the past hour at the diner but there was always the occasional straggler who came in so you never knew what would happen. “Well it could be worse, you could be working at this ungodly hour like me,” Scarlett said after coming over to his table carrying a carafe of coffee and empty in one hand and a glass of water and in the other. Setting the glass of water down in front of the guy she smiled as bright as she could at him. “Hi I’m Scarlett and I’ll be looking out for you tonight. Would you like a cup of coffee to help perk you up for the time being?”