broken under my porcelain mask

27. Widow. Waitress at Moriarty's. Pure Blooded Irish. New York Bred. Lord give me the strength to change things that I can, accept those things I can't and let me have a grand time in between. Radiohead // Lotus Flower There's an empty space inside my heart where the weeds take root, and now I'll set you free.

[teaganbuckley]

Is That Blood? || Cockey

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[teaganbuckley]

Teagan smirked against his neck as he spoke, she was sure she would enjoy which ever choice he made. She let her fingers move over his bare chest, her fingers playing on his scars. Slowly her fingers moved lower until she came to his belt buckle, pushing her dress out of the way she started to undo it so she had better access to get into his pants. She kissed to his shoulder as his hands moved around her waist. She hadn’t expected him to be so sudden but soon she was lifted and moved over his shoulder with a gasp. She grabbed at his back trying to find a way to give her some sense of control but it was lost when she heard books and other things that had been on his desk hit the floor.

Teagan swallowed as she felt the desk press against her knowing she was still fully clothed. “Aidan you better not rip my dress. I have nothin’ else to change into this time..” She looked up to him for a moment and wiggled her hips waiting to see what he was going to do next. Since she wasn’t quite sure if he was going to use his belt on her or nor at the moment.

[teaganbuckley]

Coffee? || Teagan & Alban (Closed?)

[alban-dragusha]

He simply shook his head at her suggestion of him giving lessons in etiquette and chivalry. “In some ways, perhaps. But I doubt many would take kindly to advice on manners from a lowly butcher.” He wouldn’t go into details on the fact that he knew there were some aspects of his lifestyle that he would hope never to pass on to future generations, but that was not for her ears. Alban could only chuckle softly at her exclamation, not missing the wink she gave him before she turned away. “My apologies, Miss Teagan.”

The tall man ordered his simple cup of black coffee and picked a few of the brightly iced cookies before shaking his head and retrieving his wallet. “Not at all. As I said before, I only did what I felt was right, and for that you owe me nothing.” He quickly handed the clerk a paper bill that would easily cover both his and the Irish woman’s orders with change to spare. Alban nodded to her as he collected his cup and bag of sugary treats, giving a polite smile. “I’m sorry I cannot stay. I must be on my way if I’m to have the store doors open on time. Mirëdita, zonjusha.”

[teaganbuckley]

“Their loss for judging you so harshly then Alban, if I had a son.. I would send him to go get lessons from the lowly butcher.” She teased slightly, she never once thought of him as lowly. She smiled then shook her head as he apologized for being distracting. “I am sure there is a lucky woman out there who is perfectly happy about how distractin’ you are, so don’t you go apologizin’ for what God gave ya.”

She was pulling out her coin purse when he grabbed his wallet and paid for both of their treats. She huffed softly then looked back to him with a bit of a stern look. “Now look here Mister Dragusha, how can I properly show you how thankful I am for puttin’ yourself into harms way walkin’ me home if you are always payin’ for everythin’?” She crossed her arms for a moment until her cup and bag was ready. She shook her head and smiled to him. “It is alright Alban. You have a good day at your shop. Thank you.. for everythin’” She lifted her cup to him, “Be safe.” She gave a small wave once he started to leave and she followed his lead but headed in the opposite direction towards Moriarty’s.

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[teaganbuckley]

Coffee? || Teagan & Alban

[alban-dragusha]

He simply nodded, knowing that she was one of the fortunate ones who had been able to afford the cost increase during the shortage. There were many more who couldn’t and simply did without.

His usual humble smile returned when she spoke of white knights and high standards. Alban knew that it was nothing he wouldn’t have done for any of the other women in Montford, his manners and gentlemanly ways having been instilled in him from a young age by both his parents. His father had been the example of how to treat a woman with love and respect and his mother had been the example of a genteel woman who had earned that love and respect. If he accomplished nothing else in his lifetime, he strove to be as good a man as his father and find a woman who was as good as his mother. He had found that in Brie and hoped every day that he lived up to what he thought he should be.

"Perhaps I have. But it is only the fault of other men if they do not try to meet it, and your own if you do not hold them to it." He knew that in the future, it would probably be best if she did find another man to escort her home at night. He intended to stay out of the Irish part of town as much as humanly possible until either an agreement could be reached, which was unlikely, or they were run right out of Montford.

He quietly pointed over her shoulder to the man behind the counter who was waiting to take Teagan’s order. 

[teaganbuckley]

Teagan was only able to afford it because she ate at the pub the majority of the time so the little amount of food she was able to afford was able to last two to three times longer than it should have. She accounted that to her having so many siblings growing up with little to no money her whole life.

She chuckled as he came back with men not meeting his standard. She smiled then nodded. “Perhaps you should be givin’ lessons. We would be better off with a few more men like you Alban.” She wouldn’t ask him to come into the Irish side of town again, not after the reception he got the last. She had been so angry at Aidan for treating the man like that. She reached up and pushed some of her hair behind her ear. She gasped when Alban pointed out that she was next. “Oh gosh, sorry. You’re pretty distractin’..”

She gave a wink then turned her attention to the man behind the counter. “Can I get a cup of mint tea.. and uhh one of those please.” She motioned to one of the baked goods behind the counter. Her had no idea what it was but it looked good and she mildly coveted it. She nodded towards Alban, “And what it is he’s havin’..” She looked back to him and smiled, “I do still owe you for walkin’ me home and havin’ to put up with Aidan.”

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[liam-foley]

Hello To You || Liam & Teagan

[liam-foley]

Liam smiled and shook his head slightly at her trying to assist him in his minor choking problem. “Well, to be completely honest, he’s got a point. As much as none of us would like to admit it, or not.” He shrugged slightly and then glanced back at her, catching her line of sight go to her hands. Liam reached over and took one of her hands, examining it. “It’s a shame that hands like these even have to worry about fighting.” He brushed his thumb over the knuckles and then added, “Your hands just adjust to whatever it is you make them do.” He released her hand, and then nodded, “If you think that what you felt while learning was amazing, just wait until you keep right on going. It’s hard to describe unless you’ve been there, and done it. There’s a cruel beauty in a proper fight.”

[teaganbuckley]

Teagan smiled when he took her hand and looked over her knuckles, she was rather proud of how far along she had come. She shrugged lightly at the idea of her hands not being meant for fighting. She pressed her lips together then she gave him a small smile. “Ah, now don’t be worryin’ bout that. It’s probably better that they know how..” She slowly took her hand back when he let go and she chuckled with a small nod, “that they do.” She was just happy her hands didn’t hurt any more she looked between them and then back to him.  She smiled as she listened to him describe a fight being a cruel beauty. He was right, there was nothing like the rush she self when she was learning.  “I don’t think it could be spoken of any better, Liam.”

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[teaganbuckley]

Day 7 Challenge

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Where does your character live? I used to live in this tiny little one bedroom attached to this woman’s house. However now I have been moved into a bigger two bedroom place. Why I need two bedrooms I have no idea. But I don’t want to questions it. It is rather close to the church and I think that is why Aidan chose it. It is close enough to the pub to walk to work and I am not in a bad part of the Irish neighborhood any more.

Why did they choose it, and how did they acquire it? I really didn’t choose my new place, Aidan did. I have no qualms with it. I do sometimes miss my old place though.

How do they handle intruders (graciously? violently?)? I have never had intruders, I think most of those who live around me know who visits me quite regularly. However, if I were to get someone in my home I would probably get a knife and go for a vital organ like I was taught to do.

Describe the space. It’s bigger, but sill homey to me. I had to save up to buy a bigger table and of course a nicer bed. I have various little kid toys in my home now which is odd, but I love Aidan’s kid. I don’t know how else to describe my home other than lived in. I don’t have much of a social life and I eat a home so I guess my kitchen is the heart of my home.

[teaganbuckley]

Day 6 Challenge

Resources and abilities:

Why do they have their resources? Time. I have been here in Montford for years so everythin’ I have I worked for, connections were forged and everythin’ through some tough times.

How long have they had them, and how have they served the character over time? (Ex. Contacts, money, political power, fame, etc) Depends on who wand what you are speakin’ about. I just moved into my new place thanks to Aidan but with the Church I have been with it for years and always willin’ to help them when needed. They helped me out of some tight spots and because of a few forced interactions I have made some rather nice friends on the other side of the tracks.

[simplykatebeckinsale]

[teaganbuckley]

Day 5 Challenge

Resources and abilities:

Where did they learn their abilities? To do what? Waitress? Well you know I think I spent 5 years in school to learn how to properly handle a tray and how not to smack every man that grabs my ass. Like I fuckin’ know, it was practice and patience. I had a lot of siblin’s growin’ up so I learned to deal with a lot of people brayin’ for my time all the time.

If they have an income, where does it come from? I work for a livin’. I get some help from Aidan I guess, but I am a waitress and I do okay for myself, I don’t starve.

Do they have a job? Do they like it? How do they feel about their co-workers? I work for Moriarty’s. It’s a job, I like it. I don’t know what else you want from it, it gives me money and that is all that matters.  I like my coworkers, they are a great group of guys and girl.