* KEEP YA / HEAD UP

✕ . ernesto moreno. undercover agent at kerrington &. associates. a pain in the neck. the muscle. ❝ keep ya head up , oh child. things are gonna get easier. ❞ oc for crisishq. penned by bardi.

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imessage ;   milo x nesto .

FISHER, BABY MILO: br u h im dead

FISHER, BABY MILO: https://78.media.tumblr.com/1071a653c3c3bad30b81745cbf04711a/tumblr_inline_nfarqvluSp1sq3251.png

FISHER, BABY MILO: this my alarm photo so i see u everytime i wake up in the mornin :*** :PPPPP

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: this is the only relationship i've been able to commit to . fr ask lydia.

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: who btw jus walked in wtf do i do

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: she lookin at me bro i think i jus saw the girl from the ring in her eyes

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      next thing he knew , he was standing in esther’s doorway , her office staring back at him like some looming effect .  leaned against the door frame , dressed in jeans and a tan jacket , ernie looked ... safe to say : out of place .  he pressed his body against the wood , stablizing himself , “ you wanted to see me ? ”  he asked , hoping this would be entirely work related , and not something that had to do with drama --- like he and lydia’s current state of being .  “ is there ... a mission ... ? ”

@estherzellmann

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juleshq:

“my throne.” a bit of a chuckle preceded the words, along with a roll of her eyes. “what good is a throne when you can’t even see shit like this coming?” she paused, looking around the room for a second before continuing her though. “honestly, what good even is a place like this, when you can’t see this shit coming.” she said, gesturing to the office. “you’d be aggro too if you spent most of your formative years in the public eye and found out you had a half-sister two days ago.” also, almonds were a boring snack. “i think i’m the only twenty three year old in d.c. right now with a blood pressure over 130, and i doubt almonds will help that.”

       “ eh ... see . as it seems to me :  this is all getting blown out of proportion .  i mean , jules , hate to break it to you , but he’s not the only married man with a family that had an affair .  and that’s not me excusing , that’s just me saying : eh , fuck him then .  you got too much going for you to let something like your dad really get to you . but like i said , that’s just how it seems to me . ” he felt a storm brewing .  but quite frankly , ernie was firm in his stance . as much as he hated  emotional conversations and what not ... he was mostly unfazed by all of DC’s bullshit .  if anything , he was a spectator in a ‘ i can be the messiest of all ’ sport .

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imessage ;   milo x nesto .

FISHER, BABY MILO: BRUH KJBNKD N

FISHER, BABY MILO: yo aint that ur phone bg tho ? :/

FISHER, BABY MILO: imma jump

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: no this one is...

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: https://78.media.tumblr.com/c7d45a2338ebaf0cfbeadb2ad86e6bf4/tumblr_p1snpvPE851wrk2t3o6_250.jpg

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: :* :*

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imessage ;   milo x nesto .

FISHER, BABY MILO: then next week u gonna be like

FISHER, BABY MILO: "im so glad u back in my life T_T"

FISHER, BABY MILO: i love you too bro. all homo.

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: i aint never gonna say that

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: https://78.media.tumblr.com/230a73ef6365c7e8ad9eb5d46ba11695/tumblr_p646xj54R71x2i1kjo7_400.png

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: lucifer head ass

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cristynd

        lips pursed to the side, cris’ peripherals are put to good use as she maneuvers through the doorway with her eyes simultaneously gorilla-glued to her phone screen. though, there’s a moment where his voice and the television pull her attention upward, and she takes note on his ever-so-casual leisure. “huh.” cris breathes a half impressed scoff ; it wouldn’t necessarily be a surprise if this allegation opened the flood gates to other women with children whose fathers have been ‘estranged’ for several years. with the proverbial question mark hanging from her chin, she opts to stay a while and relax into a seat just like ernesto. however, her phone still has most of her attention — tone rather monotonous, but still engaging. “not to say that poppa conrad was a rollin’ stone, but  there are bold enough women out there who are ready and willing and able to try and pull their weight with some bill cosby bullshit.”

      “  you’re kind of an evil mastermind .  anybody ever tell you that ? ” he asked , in reference to her bill cosby name drop .  ernie , however , was nearly at a loss for words over the whole thing .  mostly because he just didn’t seem to give as big of a shit as other people did , but also because it had been a long time since he’d seen anybody get as much as hate as conrad had .  even less hate than that racist kid who made the bullying video on twitter .  “ poppa conrad ... rolling stone ... i’m gonna need you to stop right there . ” a quick shake of his head .

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juleshq:

“that pretty much sums up the last few days of my life.” jules said with a sigh, flopping down in a chair next to him. “well, i have been told i’m the unpredictable dair. i suppose that translates into surprising, though i don’t think i can hold that title anymore.” she said, the wry words colored with just the tiniest bit of derision. “no, she’s not paying me in anything but the opportunity to be outside of that mad house for a while.” she was, of course, referring to the white house, where the dairs had fallen into an icy peace, weirdly enough. “no, i don’t want a fucking almond, unless it’s been soaking in vodka or infused with literally any type of drug.” her tone wasn’t mean, it was just matter-of-fact, like they were discussing the weather.

       “  well shit . i can’t blame ya .  your throne’s been snatched by that mother fuc --- that guy . ” a quick motions to the tv screen , her father’s figure running across the screen as cortona tore into the white house and staff .  nothing out of the ordinary .  “ hey , for what it’s worth , i think you’re plenty unpredictable .  for all i know , you’re bout to open up that window over there and flash all of DC  .  more power to you , pal .  i believe in the cause . ”  his eyebrows shot in the air , “ girl , you aggro as hell . it’s an almond . ”  he was only half kidding , half slightly offended she’d dissed his favorite snack .  “ more for me then. maybe you need one --- reduce that blood pressure . ”

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ophcliap:

ophelia shook her head as the news report droned on- now spilling less truth and much more pure gossip. sometimes it was funny to her how much they thought they knew, “they all think they’re incredible. but, i know, we’re good at our jobs. cortona shouldn’t be our biggest problem.” conrad dair was probably their biggest problem. she shrugged then, eyes going to ernesto instead of the tv, “deplorable, true, but there definitely is entertainment value. if only to see how much sensationalism they rely on instead of fact.” 

        “ entertainment value .. that’s the understatement of the century , by the way . ”  he meant it . the entire dair situation was becoming more reality tv than the things on reality tv were .  at least those situations felt slightly tangible .  the white house’s current state of being ?  straight out of a story book .  “  one of these days ,  someone’s going to hit us with a tell all book , and then we’ll really have a mess on our hands . ” he bit the inside of his cheek ,  eyes searching the tv screen for some semblance of sanity ; but ultimately finding none . “ but hell , he’ll probably deserve  it . ”

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imessage ;   milo x nesto .

FISHER, BABY MILO: hmmmmmmm seee

FISHER, BABY MILO: u still whipped im dead

FISHER, BABY MILO: but thats WILD WTF

FISHER, BABY MILO: u do belong there bro it's okay u know im your number one fan dead ass ur the best agent in that building THOSE KIDS DONT KNO WHAT HIT EM

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: imma jus be mean watch me do it

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: she sat down near me at lunch , i jus started yelling ' NOT TODAY SATAN ' and scooted away . that's progress.

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: aw.... i love you brotha

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[     ✕   .  `    ROSARIO , lydia        ]

“ YOU KNOW I’M THE LAST PERSON TO TAKE MYSELF SERIOUSLY .“ she answered honestly , her hands folded — yet a smile no longer covered her lips . a flat lined stare , brown eyes piercing at him . she had made a mistake for leave — for being a coward & not telling him the truth he deserved . but not even she could bring up that old shit . “ — that was in the past . don’t you think we should BOTH move on because i don’t think you OR me want to ruin our day by talking about that right now .“ she whispered , her eyes squinting slightly . “ i was recommended here . you know hacking’s my forte . how do you think i’ve been keeping tabs on you ?? “ she answered honestly , looking him over .·“ i know what i did — i wish to god i hadn’t , but i did . “ she hissed , tired of the conversation already .·“ if only you knew … but i can’t .“

      ernie bit his tongue , not wanting to cause a  SCENE  but also not wanting to make it seem as though he thought this was okay ; or like he didn’t care .  all he could do was turn away , not face her with his eyes because if his gaze was hers to grasp , it would be all over .  she’d be    FORGIVEN  , and he would be wrapped around her finger like many times before . “ if only i knew ? ” he scoffed , “ don’t try to make this into some ... some yoda ass ... cryptic conversation . ” he was trying not to raise his voice , knowing all to well that in    kerrington & associates    , someone was always watching .  nes shook his head , “ i can’t talk about this right now . ” he replied coldly , wanting it all to end and just go away , “ for real , this is not the time nor the place , and i don’t --- i don’t want to talk to you right now . i can’t . ” 

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imessage ;   milo x nesto .

FISHER, BABY MILO: that crazy bitch back?

FISHER, BABY MILO: u still whipped tho it's cool T_T

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: she's not a crazy bitch .

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: but yes , very much back and very much working in my fucking building . i'm gonna have a fucking nervous breakdown .

MORENO, BIG ERNIE: and to make it even worse , these hoity toity fucking rich people keep acting and looking at me like i dont fucking belong here . i'm boutta jus ----

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[   ✕ .  `   ZELLMANN ,  esther     ]

           the vice president of k&a was rather displeased to see her colleague with his feet on the desk as if he was relaxing watching a soccer game at the weekend. “mr. moreno. what have i TOLD you about keeping your feet off of my furniture.” it wasn’t TECHNICALLY hers but the woman figured that she had proved herself one too many times to NOT try to claim that. “i’m glad that you’re having fun instead of using your time WISELY. yes, it’s useful to read what she puts out to get some ideas for what WE can use but i think your time could be spent elsewhere.” raising her eyebrows, esther gave the other a nod of conviction. “so, do you have any dirt of the mother and daughter? they both can’t be squeaky clean. what we need is a distraction. i’m working on building a rapport with them, alaric is dealing with the dairs. what is it that YOU’RE supposed to be doing?”

        give someone a title , and all of a sudden they’re better than you and can talk shit right to your face .  if esther wasn’t technically ‘  his boss  ’  ernie would’ve had more than a few words for her , but instead , he opted for narrowing his gaze and snidely remarking , “  hey , esther ... you know what it’s not ? --- that serious .  it’s not that serious . ”  he chipped , angrily tossing a folder across the table with the label ‘ DUCHARME : CONFIDENTIAL ’ sprawled across it in red ink .  something about conrad dair put everyone in a piss poor mood , and ernesto ?  was getting really sick and tired of being spoken to like some kind of dog , “  you want dirt ? i’ll get you dirt . but never imply that i’m no good at my job or DON’T DO MY JOB . that’s when you get on my bad side , esther . ” his tone was matter of fact .  why people thought it was a good idea to poke the bear with severe anger issues --- beyond him . he was hired by k&a for his willingness to do whatever it takes ; that same attitude had found its way into every walk of his life .  “ anyway , “ feet dropping , arms folded across his chest , he continued , cold . “ i was waiting on you , lady .  i’m looking , but from what i’ve seen and heard , grace is right .  conrad’s a piece of shit dead beat , but it ain’t all that shocking . ” he shrugged , “ besides a few parking tickets , they’re both good girls .  pay their dues , went to college , honest people .  though i think your in is with the kid .  i’m hearing she never even wanted this to go down .  it was all mom . ”

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                           ❛   how  are  people  surprised  by  this  whole  secret  child  scandal ?  anyone  with  a  brain  could  figure  out  the  president  isn’t  all  sunshine  and  rainbows  .  ❜   socialite  hums  before  tossing  newspaper  in  her  hands  into  the  nearest  trash  can  ,  it  wasn’t  often  you’d  hear  the  cicerón  girl  commenting  on  politics  but  she’d  made  an  exception  this  time  .  she  always  did  love  a  good  SCANDAL.  

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      “ i just find it kind of funny that everyone was so quick to  JUMP THE GUN  and start laughing at a family falling apart . ” there was one thing most people knew about ernesto , and that was : to him ,  family meant more than anything else .  conrad’s actions made him completely unforgivable in his eyes , “ but i mean ... that lady on tv said it best . he won’t be the first or last so , we might as well move on . ” though he figured he’d leave out the bit about it being his job to not move on at all .  

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imessage ;   milo x nesto .

FISHER, BABY MILO: oh shit

FISHER, BABY MILO: what happened?

FISHER, BABY MILO: do i need to do the thing ??????

MORENO, BIG ERNIE : nah , nah save yo energy

MORENO, BIG ERNIE : but wakanda forever , you right

MORENO, BIG ERNIE : lydia 's... here ... i guess ... uhhh

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imessage ;   milo x nesto .

MORENO , BIG ERNIE : what

MORENO , BIG ERNIE : the

MORENO , BIG ERNIE : fuck

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[   ✕ .  `   ROSARIO ,  lydia     ]

HONESTLY , WHAT DID SHE EXPECT WHEN WALKING IN THERE ?? unannounced . the awkward — shaky energy in the air could be cut with a K N I F E . there were so many unanswered questions , surpressed feelings , & emotional turmoil wrapped up in the two of them . her fingers danced along the mahogany of the table ; eyes looking into his as she allowed a smile to etch upon her face . “ iiiiiIIIIIIIIIIiiii aaaaaammmmmm . “ she sung in a  condescending manner , allowing her bottom to rest against the table before sliding her way to the top of it . “ you really think i was going to let my M.I.T degree go to waste ?? come on — this noggin’ was good for a lot more than …you know what . “ she looked around — trying to at least be modest in her new work setting . “ come on , like you’re not gonna get used to hearing my voice through your head piece A L L D A Y . “ 

      she was doing that thing again --- making it all out to be some big joke .  nes shook his head , not wanting to take part in his own ruin ; considering , that’s what she was to him now . that’s what THEY were to him ... they were like two people that were simultaneously meant to be together , and meant to fall apart . it was a little too difficult for him to fathom .  however , the longer he stood in front of her , the weaker he felt . it was growing his  AGITATION  like a blooming flower bud .  “ it’s not fuckin’ funny , lydia . ” he said coldly , shaking his head again , continuously . he felt frozen in time . “ you left me , and now you’re here ? here , of all places ? what , there’s no other politician in the world with a team like this ? you had to choose here ? ” that sense of home , sense of belonging --- GONE . “  i just don’t get it .  you show up , and it’s like i’m the only one who remembers .  you --- you walked ou--- you know what you did . ”