@storiesbreathed said: ❛ caress . gently caress my muse’s face . mina to jonathan?
To say that he is exhausted is an understatement. Jonathan feels like he's been ran through the wringer multiple times. Part of him is shocked that he's even alive, that the Count didn't kill him nor did the Transylvanian wilderness. It mostly still feels like a dream, like something he made up, but the memories he has feel too real to be made up.
If he thinks about it for too long, he feels himself getting worked up. So he doesn't. Instead he focuses on Mina. His wonderful, beautiful Mina. The hospital has treated him well, and he is eager to go home, but she makes it a little more bearable. As her hand rests on his cheek, he opens his eyes and gives her a weak smile, deep, dark circles underneath his eyes.
"Oh, Mina...you are the only thought that keeps me going," he murmurs, turning his head to press a kiss to her palm. "I don't know what I would do without you, darling."
[Grown Adults meme for @omniishambles‘ Jonathan.]
Sitting on a roof after dark.
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Jonathan had never been one for rules - or at least he wasn’t now, or through the time she’d known him. Rules, propriety ... he could fake that second one, knew full well what it was, but a few Scotches in (or even sooner) the cracks started to show.
That applied to parties and soirees, where it usually led to rowdiness or ending up somewhere he shouldn’t, but also to more formal ‘do’s’. A bunch of ‘regular’ academics faffing on their latest finds or whatever pet theory they were expounding as Immutable Truth. ‘Rowdy’ didn’t go over so well at those, especially if Evy was there and it might reflect badly on her - so a disappearing trick became the escape of choice.
Thera climbed out the upstairs window, her heeled shoes left behind on the inside. Jonathan would give away that aside from it just being boring he needed to get the chattering out of his ears, but as the cooler air struck and the nighttime sounds filtered in, part of her had to agree. Settling in, she tucked her knees up to her chest and reached for a share of the bottle they’d brought along.
“I just hope nobody locks the window on us out here ...”
‘Don’t go in there, Thera. Two of the guests are — uhm — getting really friendly.’ {from Jonathan because they need to just hang out at a party and not be in danger for once!}
[Meme I’ll find later from @muddledmenagerie.]
“Seriously?” Laughter ran its way through the word, partly on the notion that Jonathan might be pulling her leg, and part outright snicker if he wasn’t.
She must be falling behind the times a little that such behaviour was actually surprising; she’d lived through ancient Rome and the Renaissance so surprise was all it was, but she was also content to muffle a snort and stay safely away and out here.
“Well, that’s going to thoroughly embarrass the host. Thanks for the warning!”
“I think I just woke something up. Something powerful.” {from Jonathan XD}
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“Yes. Yes, you definitely did. Me!” Thera glared at him through sleep-gummed eyes, voice rising a decibel on the last word. Again. As usual. Exactly why Jonathan kept finding his way back to her when she spent a good two-thirds of her time yelling at him, she couldn’t begin to understand.
Pavlovian, maybe? Desperation? The only person who was going to take his nonsense seriously until his sister and brother-in-law were back in town? Or, on much the same token, she was better at punching things in the jaw?
“Ohh, fine. Fine.” A hand scrubbed over her face, the other busy holding closed the dressing gown she’d thrown on at the hammering on her door. “Come in. Don’t get between me and my coffee. And please tell me it’s someone I can reason with.”
A few months back there was this... animal familiar quiz going around that @jortsjoestar and I decided ‘why not?’ and took it for Dio, Jonathan, and Erina! The answers to said questions (especially for Erina, given that there’s not a lot to go by canon outside of a few personality traits and development) were heavily based on our take for the trio regarding our ongoing fic! I took the test in the place of Dio while Faerie got her results as Jojo and Erina... and I finally remembered that this has just been sitting around in my drafts for months!
The results, especially for a certain vampire, may not surprise you (I actually laughed at Dio’s results because I consistently worry about writing him ooc, but this sort of validated me a couple of months ago. even if just a little bit!)
Gonna put them under a read more, but the results go as followed:
Dio --> Erina --> Jonathan
Falcon
Being one of the fastest fliers in the animal kingdom, the Falcon uses its wits and precise dives to catch their prey. Just like these birds of prey, you are a high-functioning, quick thinker, and always seem to be a step or two ahead of your peers. Because of this, you may be greatly annoyed by the ignorance of others. You already have your goals and aspirations for the future set, and nothing gets in the way of that on your watch.
A Falcon familiar helps their master remain calm and focus, and keeps an eye out for those who may be their enemies.
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This familiar represents
-Mental strength
-Swiftness
-Intellect
-Focus
-Superiority
-Goals and aspirations
-Planning
Fox
Though often having a reputation as a trickster, the Fox familiar is actually a good mentor to their master. They are some of the best animals as guides through difficult situations, using wisdom, cunning, and intelligence to lead the way. Being very seclusive and quiet, you are very likely a more introverted individual, though that doesn't stop you from being kind and helping others. Like the fox, you are very aware of your environment and the people around you, and are hard to catch off-guard.
A Fox familiar may act as a teacher or mentor to their master, helping them through difficult situations and keeping them aware of the world.
~***~
This familiar represents
-Intelligence
-Being secluded
-Cleverness
-Awareness
-Quick-thinking
-Wisdom
Eagle
Like the Eagle, an animal well known for its symbolism of a brave soul, you are not afraid to step outside your comfort zone and face the unknown. You follow your heart, and let your fiery spirit lead the way through life's adventures. This familiar is said to be a symbol of light, and will encourage you to follow your passions in life and dare to complete goals that no one has been bold enough to try before!
An Eagle familiar will help their master in battle, protect them from enemies, and lead them towards adventures in life.
When Johnny went down to the restaurant to pick up his usual Friday night order, there was a nasty woman verbally abusing the staff. Johnny scowled at her back. Yeah sure, dress up all fancy to hide the fact your voice belongs on ‘The Exorcist’.
Johnny nodded at Kai as he picked up his order, his focus more on discretely swiping the hag’s purse from her bag as he passed. That will teach her. Some karma for this asshole.
“Oi!” A man stopped him before Johnny could make his exit. “Sorry, mate, bu’ I think ye got me order. I got…some vegetables stuff here, and meat…I didn’ order tha’.”
Johnny blinked a few times. Whoa! That jawline could cut glass…Shit, say something you idiot! “Uhh yeah,” said Johnny, looking down at his order before quickly handing his over with a quick smile. “Sorry bout that buddy. No drinks? You should try Mamuk’s, they do great bubble teas - but their chocolate avocado shake is freakin addictive.”
He had just wanted to see if the other man had his order, not starting some small talk he wasn’t interested in. His mood wasn’t exactly the best, and Eric couldn’t even bring himself to smile when the other handed him the box over - only half-heartedly listening to his advice.
“Sorry, I’m not a fan of avocado shakes or…bubble teas.” He frowned. If it tasted as disgusting as it sounded, then he was really thankfull neither of those drinks had yet crossed his path.
The thief opened the box and nodded in approval when he saw exactly what he had ordered, then closed the lid again and handed the other box to the man. “Here ye go, mate, I–”
“No, I just had it!” The shrill voice of the woman was interrupting him, and Eric glanced over at her frantically searching for something - her purse, probably, speaking from the panic in her eyes.
His gaze dropped to the other man’s pocket before it moved back up again to meet his.
