I'll be your best kept secret

Valentine Knightly|| 25 || Wildfire

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———✧ *:･ﾟ ☾ Not everyone can say they’ve been to the Big Apple, but  [ VALENTINE KNIGHTLY ], a [ 25 ] year-old [ FEMALE ] has lived in [ MANHATTAN, NEW YORK ] for [ TWENTY_FIVE YEARS ]. This is the city of dreams and [ SHE ] knows it, because they came to NYC to be an [ BURLESQUE DANCER ]. Well, that and as an [ INNER CIRCLE FRIEND ] to [ SEBASTIAN VALMONT  ]. Living in the city means they meet all kinds of people, but everyone always seems to think they look like [ MADELAINE PETSCH ]. They even got away with free cab fare once because of it! [Jocelyn, 28, she/her, pst] (TW: Mention of crime & murder)

❝ 𝐿𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓃 𝓉𝑜 𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝓈𝑜𝓃𝑔, 𝒾𝓉’𝓈 𝒶𝒷𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝒹𝑒𝓈𝓉 𝒹𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓂𝓈. 𝒮𝒽𝑒’𝓁𝓁 𝓅𝓊𝓁𝓁 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒾𝓃 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓈𝓅𝒾𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝑜𝓊𝓉. 𝒜 𝓅𝓇𝑒𝓉𝓉𝓎 𝓁𝒾𝓉𝓉𝓁𝑒 𝓃𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓂𝒶𝓇𝑒; 𝒶𝓃 𝒶𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓁 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽𝑜𝓊𝓉 𝓌𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓈.❞ ☪ Valentine Knightly ☪ 25 ☪ Burlesque Performer ☪ Trust Fund Baby ☪ Wildfire ✓: Passionate, Charming, Creative. ✗: Foolish, Headstrong, Compulsive. ℓιкεs; Music, dancing, video games, cooking, horror films. ∂ιsℓιкεs; Sports, pants/jeans, math, beans. The name Knightly used to mean something; Power, Wealth, Influence. Strength. Fear. But life was cruel, and the dark dealings of Edward Knightly caught up with him, dragging the family name through the blood coated streets of New York with him. From crimes tied to the Mob, to money laundering, and murder, Valentine’s father had been tied to the worst of the worst that NYC had to offer. With her father recently tossed behind bars the already wildchild has completely flown off the rails. Spending her time with unsavory characters and tossing herself into a career she knew her mother would hate. Dancing awards her not only the attention she so painfully craves, but makes for interesting evenings and stories to share with friends. 

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just here to give you some anon love <3 you're a sweetheart a phenomenal writer. writing and plotting with you is always a pleasure!

AHHHHHHH!!! That is my heart glowing right now from your sweet freaking words!!!! I seriously can not right now. Thank you, you amazing little anon! <3 Let us love you down you sneaky thing you!

[empires]

P E I T H O

greek gooddess of persuasion and seduction

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Standing by the Shooting Gallery, Klaus heard somebody call out his name, turning in the direction the feminine voice was coming. To his surprise — or not; he’d come across Valentine. The man approached, offering the redhead a smile. “My thoughts exactly, except I supposed you’d be at Stonewall” stated, only noticing the stuffed elephant upon hearing the young lady’s humble request, analyzing the shooting range “Easy shot. It will be a pleasure to get it for you. I also volunteer to rescue the unicorn over there. We can say I’m a sharpshooter" Klaus approached the counter where the airgun was, waiting for the metal pellets "I’ve been here for an hour and so far, I haven’t found a single bottle of tequila. What’s your next stop?”

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"I'll flutter my way there, but you know me. I never miss an opportunity to be showered in gifts." Even if she was left pleading for them and they were petty carnival rejects. "Gotta have a keepsake to remember this fabulous day, don't I?" Flashing a brilliant smile, she follows his attention. The shot sure as hell wouldn't be manageable if she'd been the one behind the toy gun, shit, she'd be lucky if she didn't take out someone's eye. Gaze flicker towards the unicorn in mention, a chuckle swiftly ensuing. "You're a regular stuffy hero." There was something oddly comforting about being near the tacky festival games and cheap prizes. Reminded her of younger years. "Ah, if you're looking for the hard stuff, you might want to venture down by the beach. I'd be more than happy to buy you a few rounds as a fair trade."

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Xavier looked up at the sound, a grin coming over his face. “How Euphoria of you, babe.” He smirked, giving a small bow at the compliment. “I could say the same about you.” Maybe he didn’t quite match, and the rainbow eyeshadow wasn’t exactly show his own bisexual pride, but he suppose the way he sprawled over the chair spoke for itself. “All the people in the city and you found me.”

x

A toothy grin is shot his way, a lazy shrug quickly accompanying the smile. "Ohh, watch out. I'm like a stray kitten when it comes to compliments. You feed me too much and I'll follow you home." A titter heeds her words, though the sentiment, in one way or another rings genuine. "You know, funny you should say that... One may actually suspect me of prowling on you."

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“Seriously? You couldn’t pick anything worse?” Nate whined as Valentine pullled him towards the entrance of the Fun House. Then again, he really could never say no to the redhead, not when she smiled like that at him. “How’s that gonna be delightful? Are you gonna buy me an entire bar to get over the horrors waiting for us in there?”

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"Oh come on, don't be such a grumpy guppy." The redhead pouts, though her eyes are fueled with a wicked gleam. Spinning to face him, she slowly backs deeper into the maze of mirrors, dark hues locked on him. "I promise to buy you all the yummy quenchers you could ever desire if we make it out alive." The bride of her nose crinkles before she's playful wiggling the tip. Twirling away, Valentine tugs him after her, the room darkening as they are left in a dimly lit space, their reflections surrounding them, bouncing around every corner.

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Pride Starter for: @flammxble​ Location: On the Beach, Near the Parasailing.

Nipping at her lower lip, Valentine makes a trail in the sand with her toes, as she taciturnly sneaks up on the other. "Hello!" Bight-eyed and bushy-tailed, she examines the brunette and waves a delicate hand along her frame. "You look fab. Which I'm sure goes without saying. I mean, you strike me as the type that could pull off a potato sack." Insert toothy grin. "Am I trying to butter you up? Absolutely!" At least she had no shame. "That being said... Would you be my partner?"

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Pride Starter for: @nate-jones​ Location: Luna Park Fun House.

"Nope, nope. You're with me, Jones." Reaching out, Valentine grips hold of Nate's hand and tugs him towards the entrance of the Fun House. Giddy with excitement, she shoots him one of her signature smiles, adorned with a batting of her lashes. "It's going to be delightful. Promise." A massive clown face welcomes them, missing teeth holes leading them into a mirror maze.

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Pride Starter for: @elenarey​ Location: The Beach

“Drinks are an absolute must!” The redhead beams brightly, the warm kiss of the sun beating down on them as she walks backwards towards a refreshment stand. “The only issue is, what do we want.” Her nose crinkles playfully, fingers rising to drum together. “Do we want Vodka Gummy Bear Popsicles?” An obvious contender, of course. “Or are you thinking a Pixy Dust Margarita?”

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Pride Starter for: @xbhandri​ Location: Face Painting Booth on the Beach

"Do my eyes deceive me, or is it my favorite Instagram hottie?" Valentine had merely finished getting her face decorated, shimmering gems mapping her cheekbones when she'd spotted him. "Can I just say, as one, of what I'm sure is many, of your online stalkers, you look even more attractive in person." It was both odd and interesting seeing an internet friend in the flesh.

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Pride Starter for: @deviious​ Location: Carnival Games

"Klaus, fancy meeting you here!" Valentine all but skips towards the older male, a brilliant smile being tossed his way. "I'm sure you're a very, very busy man. But, seeing as my father isn't here to win me that adorable little pink elephant, I was hoping you would kindly step in and do so for me." Her lesser lip puckers out into a pout, thick lashes batting. "It would really mean a ton." Damn her and her lack of hand/eye coordination.

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Pride Starter for: @dannywintcr​ Location: Party Bus!

Buzzed and Tipsy, the pumping of music marries the concoction pulsing through her veins. Strobe lights and fog machines company the jaunty madness. Bodies mold together, leaving little to the imagination. Sticky sugar-filled cocktails blanketed the floor of the moving machine, and the smell of sweat and desire frittered via the fans that attempted to cool the lascivious souls lost in the magic. The redhead was among those blissful beings, her body descending flawlessly into motion with the rest of the hive. Eyes watch the other, a broad smile twisting her flushed features. "Come on, come play with me!" Reaching out, talons claw into Danny's shirt, pulling him closer. Valentine kept her frame in beat as the distance between them began to disappear. "Dance for a bit, and we'll get off at Coney Island and ride all the rides, yeah?"

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Pride Starter for: @mdlbhvior​ Location: Beach Dance Party

"Uh, excuse me." The redhead gasps, gawking at the other in utter bewilderment. "From one gorgeous burlesque dancer to another, you can't be a wallflower, that's just simply unheard of." She huffs, shaking her head in faux disapproval. "I certainly hope you plan on getting out there and showing them what real rhythm is."

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Pride Starter for: @sherrilowe​ Location: Bumming on the Beach.

Having transformed into her bathing suit, Valentine lounged out in the sun, allowing it to golden her alabaster skin. Music and laughter filled the air, harmonizing with the gentle crashing of the waves as they rushed the shore. Babysitting her third Mermaid Mimosa, the redhead twisted onto her side, deep chocolate hues discovering the stunning Sherri Lowe. Shamelessly, she peeks the blonde over, a kittenish simper twisting cherry-stained lips. "As much as I love getting toasty, I think it's time for you and me to take a little dip." Reaching into her beaded rucksack, she pulls out a small tube of sunblock, wiggling it about. "But first, we need protection." The bridge of her nose crinkles, her tongue slipping out just briefly between strawberry petals. "Can you get my shoulders? This porcelain flesh can be so unforgiving." Falling back onto her stomach, delicate hands lift to tie crimson locks into a messy bun before she's unknotting the bow at the nape of her neck. "Don't be afraid to really get in there; we can't have me burning."

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elena could only chuckle at the narrowing of the other’s eyes, “oh, no, i’m quite capable of doing both. i just prefer to drink in peace, which happens to include silence.” she was only joking, knowing that the redhead knew her well enough to catch it without her having to explicitly state it. “you-” she paused, her reaction at first surprised but quickly followed with a simple shake of her head, “you hit him?” she laughed, “surely he didn’t deserve that side of you. a bit of an over the top violent reaction, don’t you think?”

"Now, now, you should already know that peace is never near if I'm around." A wicked grin curls her strawberry lips, eyes gleaming with amusement. Oddly enough, her sentiment, though playful, still rang authentically. Brows furrow, a delicate hand lifting to clutch invisible pearls. "Excuse me? Are you condemning me for my violent outburst? How dare." Regardless of Elena's feelings on the matter, the redhead remains amused. "If I acted out as such, clearly I did so because I felt him deserving of said action."

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I love you

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Dolly gave a hearty laugh. There was something about Knightley women and their….confidence. Nothing could tear them down even if it tried. “For the most part people can do their jobs but ya know,” she waved her arms about. Listening to Valentine bring up Nate, she perked up. Nate was…a problem. Rylan hadn’t mentioned anything earlier, and now that Lachlan was in the picture it was a hassle to go backwards. Now it was Dolly’s problem to fix. “What else can you tell me about Twinkle Toes?”

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"I mean, what would you like to know?" The goblet of red is raised to her lips; a sluggish, deep swallow follows before she's humming. "He was fantastic in bed." A laugh accompanies her statement before a slight shrug is given. "He's kind of one of those heart of gold, dudes. Very innocent and pure, but he has a lot of baggage." Then again, who didn't? "Pretty certain he's completely in love with Rylan, but can we blame him for that." "Why? Are you considering representing him as well?"