Make A Wish

Pick yourself back up, sweetie. There are still some people you need to prove wrong. Fandomless OC || Loved by Ancient

[stxrrbright]

Psyche slides a cup of warm mint tea in front of Lena. "Black coffee might be too much given how late it is, can I interest you in some honey mint tea instead?"

Lena sighs as she puts her papers down. Night after night, it was just bad news after worse news.... She just... Doesnt know how to help her people, and that is what drives her to work non-stop.

"Psyche.." her eyes drift to the teacup before she drags her exhausted gaze back up to take in Psyche's features. If she's coming to give her tea... Lena must look a mess. Her sight catches her dehseveled reflection in the glass of her viewing globe, and dark bags, sunken eyes and pale skin bring her back to her time in the wars.

She taps her cheek to feel it sag, and she groans softly.. There's no possible way she'll help anyone in this state of exhaustion.

With a sigh, Lena finally sits down, "Maybe... The tea and then bed..? Thank you, Pretty Kitty."

[theirunluckystars]

@stxrrbright allow me the honor of dancing with you.

[ from Satoshi wearing a simple red joyous mask to Eve? ]

[stxrrbright]

Until Midnight . . .

Evening really didn't want to be here... Gilded marble and fresh silverwood give the air of luxury at all corners of the new Birdcage. To everyone in Syn City, this rebuild was a testament of hard work; of "rising from tbe ashes again"... But Eve knew what it still stands for. No matter how beautiful the bars are, a cage is still a prison. And with every turn of this place, Eve can still hear the screams of her friends and children in that fire... How she failed to keep anyone safe just replays against the music of the opulent ballroom.

'Fake... All of them. They're just copies. I'm just--' The room spins as she watches the crowd in their best dressed suits and gowns overtake the new space. Paper masks and painted lips that turn up with praise for Theodore just makes her sick... As she takes a deep breath to help ready herself to leave, Eve hears behind her:

"Allow me the honor of dancing with you."

She turns, her white skirts twirl around with her to find a man with a simple red mask. Something about him helped pull Eve out of her head, yer she couldn't quite pinpoint why. Maybe..? It was in the way he didnt really ask; it's sounded more like a hopeful command. Or maybe..? It was that confidence is what draws her to him. With that practiced smile, Eve blinks a few times behind her simple stars and moon mask, and reaches out to take his hand.

They wait for the music to swell again, and Eve moves to follow his steps while she acts the part of one of Theo's proper ladies.

"You dance wonderfully." She compliments in earnest as she skips to keep in time with her partner and the music.

[ancxentgates]

Also? Theodore needs to shut up.

[stxrrbright]

"I'm still here, darlin... I ain't ever gonna leave you alone. All them other guys? They just using you... Has any one of 'em ever keep their promises at the end of it all? How many of them ever came back? Just forget about them, sweetheart. I'm always gonna be here."

[stxrrbright]

(for the it happened one night meme from Freya) "don't wake me up, let me dream."

"Of course... Back to sleep..."

[ Lena pulls the blanket up to tuck Freya in. She hopes the coziness will be enough to lull her back to sleep... Since she still wants to keep dreaming. With a careful exhale, Lena gets up to sit at the window nook to start up her writing again. Every once in a while, she would check on Freya from her spot ]

[stxrrbright]

(another one from the it happened one night meme from Lavender for Lena) "is there anything I can do?"

[ Lena looks around her room once more before she settles on her bed. The silks are cool against her skin when she pulls them up over her body for gentle comfort. She lifts her tired gaze to find Lavender at her doorway ]

"Would you turn off the light..? The second switch next to the sconce.. Please and thank you."

[stxrrbright]

(( mayumi to Lena)) have you been doing well since i saw you?

[ Lena stops writing when the question poses itself before her. With a breath, she places the quill back in the inkwell to lean against the chair ]

"Honestly? I feel tired. More than usual. I can't help but feel that... Something is changing? Something is calling me o follow... But I know if I do..." [ She looks over to the people in her tower before shaking her head to try and make herself seem normal]

"I'm okay, Mayumi darling. Don't... Worry."

[stxrrbright]

(( from mayumi )) "There's nothing better than a toasted marshmallow."

"Oooohh!! Wait, do we have some?? I want s'mores now that it's getting hot!!"

[stxrrbright]

Noctis for Nadine "I've got a blanket for you."

Pre-Established Connections

[ Nadine sighs while her body shakes from the cold winds that bit through her coat. When she feels the warms of a blanket drape over her shoulders, the girl turns her gaze up to offer a tender smile of gratitude to Noctis ]

"Many thanks, Your Highness. I appreciate you thinking of my wellbeing. Is there anything I can do once I warm up?"

[stxrrbright]

Lavender for Lena "you were the only person i could go to."

Pre-Established Connections

[ Lena is standing at the door with a silver serpentine dragon on her shoulders. She blinks as she stares at Lavender, a fresh wave of concern washing over her as she couldn't find what was wrong. ]

"Wait what happened? Are you okay? Is it metal? Is it physical? Emotional? Do I have to help with cover up or..? What?"

[stxrrbright]

Kanata actually being nice for once? for Lena "don't get yourself killed."

[ Lena chuckles softly as she sheathes her daggers. She then turns to walk towards the doors, clapping her hand on Kanata's shoulder as she passes by ]

"You don't have to worry about me, Kanata-san... I'll be fine. Saiph knows a necromancy spell or two if I get too careless."

[sigatos]

Unfortunately I am yearning.

[greygirlmoxley]

Goodbye will hurt us but we'll keep it beautiful (Oh-oh-oh) Smile even brighter, so I'll drown in my own regret Goodby-y-ye

[criselegil]

Everything for the baby uwu

[stxrrbright]

"Happy belated birthday, Lea."

"Thanks, Baron."

[enchanted-keys]

Fumi Kaneko as Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty (Royal Ballet 2020)

[moonlightbae333]

[stxrrbright]

Mecry: Did you know Nightingales are used in poetry to symbolize love and beauty? I think Theo had a good idea when giving away the moniker.

Lena: Mm... But it also symbolizes loss and mourning. Specifically for lost love. Its also the bird that often depicts forbidden love and those unrequited.

Mercy: Okay. I still hate him.