#editor-in-strange

[zahishafiq]

Pas de Deux

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Zahi wanted to pretend he didn’t care what he looked like, but he still found himself reaching up to make sure his hair looked right. He very rarely left it down when he wasn’t at home, but then again, Rodolphus didn’t invite him to the theatre often. Zahi had been surprised to receive the request, but Rodolphus had insisted the tickets had been a work perk. If he was lying, Zahi didn’t want to pry. 

Instead he’d dressed in his best and actually curled his hair for the occasion. Zahi knew he looked hot, but he couldn’t help being slightly self-conscious about it being outside his typical look.

“Where are we sitting again?” he asked, pressing a guiding hand against Rod’s back before his lover had a chance to do it to him as they stood in the lobby. He had no illusions. He was here because Rodolphus wanted to show him off to a harmless enough audience, but that didn’t mean he was nicely play the piece of arm candy.

[zephyrbcll]

slurred words (alex)

“Ugh. Jesus fucking christ, why? Just... out of all the goddamn people to run into from school, why did it have to be him? Look, he’s a nice guy, he’s good at dishing out compliments and he’s done me a favor, fine, I admit it. And yes, apparently he’s a good baker and that makes him a convenient contact considering that Remus doesn’t have a single tooth that doesn’t want to bite down into something sweet, but seriously? If I have to put up with one more inspirational peppy speech from that fucking wide-eyed disney character, I’m going to goddamn scream.” @alex-moody-church

[valentinanottt]

Slurred words

Yes, I know my brother stabbed him and yes, I know my brother has started a fun to pay the quibbler. I really don’t know why that fund would bother him, all it’s doing is giving money to Rodolphus’ brother, who works for the quibbler. And really, you’d think he would be used to being around brothers that like to stab things. I expected better from a man related to Rabastan and married to Bellatrix. Really, was Rodolphus drunk as well? He must be better than this.

[the-last-moody]

ツ

I've never been one to live a lie, but some people seem to be more suited towards that life. It's especially intriguing  when they profess that they believe in the truth. @editor-in-strange

[zahishafiq]

✉ Rodolphus

[unsent] Want to go on a plant adventure with me?

[unsent] I’d ask you to go with me to collect a plant, but that sounds too much like a date

[unsent] Why is it we never really date? Dinner doesn’t count if it’s pre-sex

[unsent] Not saying I want it to, but does what we do count as dating?

[unsent] Who is better in bed between me or your wife?

[sent] I’m coming to your apartment Friday night. I need to unwind.

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[zahishafiq]

✉ Rodolphus

Dol,

I left early. Some of us have to keep a consistent work schedule. By the way, you look downright adorable cuddling a pillow. It isn’t very intimidating. Perhaps you should work on that.

Z

[zahishafiq]

☣ Rodolphus

“Of course. Without Bellatrix around, I’d love to move in with you. We could practically go steady.”

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[zahishafiq]

July 1979

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Zahi smirked, head turned away to hide it from Rudolphus. When Zahi had first noticed the man’s eyes on him in a meeting, he’d wondered if he was imagining it. He’d made eye contact a couple times, angling his head to bare his neck around long hair as he’d looked away. It was good. It was fun. Rudolphus seemed enticed.

Now that he was finally here and they were alone, Zahi wondered what other fun he could have.

“You know legally we have to sell these one at a time,” he commented as he wrapped three stems in brown paper packaging. “They’re that potent.” He glided toward the register, ringing in for something else of a similar price to match books even if they didn’t match plants. He glanced up at Rudolphus, making sure to catch a split second of eye contact through lashes before straightening completely.