#matevosthreads

[b4rredteeth]

OPEN STARTER from Matevos @boneyardstarters

Matevos prided himself at being a member of the Cactus Cats. He had been for years now, had known a lot of trouble and even some good years. He didn’t think himself a key part, but he was rather memorable. Tall as a giant, always talking about dogs - if he could spin the conversation that direction -, and a constant smile plastered on his face, as if he’d already won the game.

“Junior, no way the coffee machine is broken, I saw someone receive a steaming mug of something a few minutes ago!” He exclaimed. “You are just cutting me off! I promise I am not jittery yet!” He held up his hand to show it was steady. “Give me the caffeine, Junior!” The bartender backed away from him and he turned to the patron next to him. “Can I convince you to order me a coffee? I’ll buy whatever you’re having. Good deal?” His British accent was crisp on account of the caffeine already toiling through his system.

[1mpulsec0ntrol]

@rufficns ( ft. elspeth )

Matevos held the door wide open for Elspeth as he gestured for them to head inside of the small cafe, it was nice to be out of the rain and the cold, but in comparison to the loud sounds of the city, the place wasn't much different. Sounds of conversations, clinking cups, and the coffee machine rose up to meet them. So his eyes tried to find a spot furthest away from the loudness. He made a face. "I'll get us coffee, you claim a spot?" he asked. "Regular coffee, cappuccino, espresso, late, what do you want?" he asked, just rattling off a few off the top of his head, though ready to remember whichever she wanted the most. He brushed wet hair out of his face as he looked at the menu. "They have apple pie, do you want apple pie?"

[b4rredteeth]

OPEN STARTER capped ( 3 / 5 )

the glitter gulch, 30th of may

Matevos Hakobyan had ridden the bull four times already. He nursed a bruised shoulder, a split lip - very unfortunate altercation between his face and the bull’s head -, and more small bruises along his legs and arms. Didn’t matter though, he was hyped up and grinning. He’d lasted longer and longer every time he got on. He was planning on breaking his own record of a stellar fifteen seconds. After he had a drink to renew his energies.

“Really, you should try it. It gives you such an adrenaline rush! The falling is just part of the game, but as far as I know nobody has broken anything yet! Aside from some fingers and a toe. But hey, that’s part of what makes it funny, isn’t it? The danger of getting hurt doesn’t overshadow the sensation of being weightless for a moment when you crash on that bull!” Matevos assured his conversation partner. He gently touched his lip. Oh, was he getting a bruise on his jaw too?

“I look handsome even rugged up, right? I have a date later tonight with a pyromaniac.” Lie, this time it was a horse girl.

[b4rredteeth]

CLOSED STARTER FOR @bcbymaria

Matevos had an easy time to make friends. Maybe a bit too easy, he found ways to connect even with people he had no connection with. It was why he was so good at what he did. People rarely saw in him anything other than a harmless big fella. To a point they were right, he'd never harm innocents. Animals most of all.

And he did have a big smile and demeanor of someone who wouldn't hurt a soul.

Which had led him to befriend - or so he would call it - a young Italian woman in a cafe who had been playing a completely unknown game. He had never seen it before and he had been instantly excited to learn what it was.

So here they were, several meetings later, and Matevos felt like he was finally getting a hang of it. He placed his mug and Maria's on the table and sat down, like a chess player ready for his next match. "Okay, I think I know what I'm doing. Lets play a new match." He had his British accent, but he spoke slower and announciated every word for Maria's sake. He also had to, given the amounts of coffee he had already consumed.

[b4rredteeth]

Closed starter for Malcolm @onlyanactor

The Neon Drifters and the Cactus Cats were supposed to be close, or at least working together, though it was rare Matevos dealt with much outside of what he did for the Cats. He wasn't important enough, and he kind of liked it that way. He could still do his work at the Animal Hospital, and not be connected too obviously with crime. Though he didn't mind crime, he also loved animals. It was hard to do what one loved.

He decided to joke around now, though. He blamed the alcohol.

"Psst. I need a getaway car!" he said to someone he knew was a member of the Drifters, though he had no idea as what.

[b4rredteeth]

CLOSED STARTER FOR @cfstvlla

Matevos should've probably worried about the whole sitaution with the Neon Drifters, the deaths, the chaos, and all that. Really, he should. But no animals were harmed, Fallon had run off but at least hadn't completely cut him off, and his practice hadn't been egged. It was a succesful Halloween.

But he was definitely short on funds. Which wasn't anything new. But as he walked into the bar and spotted Stella, he couldn't help eagerly walking towards her. As if she'd see him and suggest some new con or something. As if that was so likely to happen. He acted more like a dog happy to see its master.

"Stella! I totally missed you at the Halloween but not-Halloween thing!" He beamed. If he had a tail, it would be wagging. "Hey, wasn't it your birthday recently?"

[b4rredteeth]

Closed starter for @soulsuckcr

A tight nit group like the Cats were bound to be seen as family, and while a lowly member, Matevos did think himself an important part of the cohesion of the group. After all, he was by far the member who smiled the most - nobody could tell him otherwise. He was greatly amused by the idea that so far he'd seen almost everyone at this little lake-side party.

But of course, they would be here regardless of something greater happening.

And something great was in fact happening.

Matevos grabbed Willow's arm when the skeletons appeared on stage after the announcement. "Jeez, did they have to make this an stage performance?"

[b4rredteeth]

LOCATION: THE CREAMERY ICE CREAM & COFFEE BAR @anchoragestarters ( no cap )

Getting arrested on suspicion of... something, was rather rare for Matevos, even if he led a life of crime on the side. He more often got off with a warning or he managed to avoid getting caught all together. This time was different, but he didn’t try to think about it too much. Because he did wonder what had happened to Fallon and Rei. He knew they weren’t responsible, that was such an out-of-this-world idea that even the fact that they had been accused was laughable. Still. 

Part of him felt like he hadn’t given his ruse his all, worried that he could’ve done more to make sure they were let go just like him.

He ordered another coffee and downed it like a man possessed, leaning his full body on the table and staring at the empty coffee cup. “At what time do you think caffeine stops working? I’ve been awake for 72 hours and I’m not sure this is doing what I want it anymore.”