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Frederick Bellefonte 1000+ years old Original Werewolf Let the war begin.

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

Engel had been near impossible to track down. He was always terribly aloof, certainly working his own agenda, and seemingly infinitely powerful now. Frederick knew better than to cross the First Warlock - everyone did. He had no idea what Engel was plotting behind the scenes and he hadn't needed to. At least, not until now. Frederick needed a reason to see this through to the end. He needed to know there would be an end. He needed it. By some miracle, he had managed to catch wind of Engel in the Manor that very day. You had never seen an Original Werewolf move faster than Frederick did then.

"We need to talk." @e-ngel

[itscharvi]

the voice alone already irritated them, never mind turning to see frederick for the first time in decades. decades weren't long enough to ignore him "point them out because it's definitely not you"

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

"ouch-," he retorted, a hand over his heart at the outrageous accusation. "i missed you too, charvi. i don't suppose you've come here to express your regret over not joining us? i'm sure edward will be glad to welcome you back with open arms."

[sophiachambers]

"Yeah, yeah, yeah." Okay, that did come out a tad ruder than Sophia fully intended. "My dad did teach me history. A lot of it. Not my favorite subject if we're being honest." Since he was offering to volunteer, she decided to play nice. "No blood this time. Just an herb. But it only grows at the very top of trees, so it's a touch difficult for little ol' me to reach. Would you mind awfully?"

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

Frederick made it a point to keep the warlocks on their side happy, he always had (especially the daughter of old friends). Even if Sophia was making him feel more and more like the tired, old, werewolf he was. At her request, he let out a laugh. "Well, that's not so outrageous. And when do you need it by?"

[mystic-meghan]

"If you say so, I wasn't exactly around to know for sure." Meghan teased with a smile. "You do have a good point, both are contenders for that top spot." Meghan didn't trust Frederick more than anyone else in town. But she wasn't afraid to be honest with him; he was the one who had brought her back to town. Clearly, she had something that was needed for their big plan. "That's true, he's not an easy person to pin down. It would be nice, especially if it means we can leave Havensdale finally."

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

"That you weren't," Frederick chuckled. He could lament over the passage of time for eons - he truly could. The 1970s were practically yesterday to him. "Is this your parents' store?" he asked, looking around the stacks on stacks of vinyl. He could only imagine their relationship was rather complicated now. "Well, if you run into him, do let him know I'm asking for him," Frederick sighed, trying not to sound so frustrated. Engel had never liked Frederick - or other supernaturals, really - interfering with witch business. There was no denying that. "That's the goal. The whole world awaits."

[the-taylor-salazar]

Taylor loved Havensdale. She had always loved Havensdale. Sure, it wasn't technically where she was from (a piece of her heart would always belong to Colorado) but it was where she considered her true home, was the place she would always want to return to. Even so, after all the time literally stuck there, it was nice to go somewhere else. And Tuscany was definitely a somewhere else. Especially if Frederick was there. No wonder she kept smiling so much that her cheeks were hurting a little.

Since the two of them had arrived, every single second had been even better than she could have imagined. The weather, the views, the food...Oh my god, the food. And above all, just getting to spend time with Frederick, sans the daily distractions of back home.

She smiled up at him. "You know how I feel about pasta. And this might be the best pasta I've ever eaten. Have I mentioned how thankful I am for you yet? Because if not, thank you."

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

"For the pasta alone, we should stay," he teased but a part of him really meant it. When Frederick had started this fight, he never imagined it would land them here. Alliances with other Originals were always destined to be precarious at best, but he thought he had a handle on it. He did. There was a plan despite it all. Frederick had started to doubt if it was worth it, though. His brow furrowed at Taylor's thanks, leaning over to press a gentle kiss to her forehead in response. "You certainly don't have to thank me, my love."

Frederick kept his eyes on her, the tension from his body easing at last. There was no running away, he knew that. And she wouldn't. His brave and ferocious Taylor would never back down. "If anything, I should be thanking you. I don't know what I would do without you here, Taylor. I mean that, truly. I know that I can always count on you and that is such a rarity... So, thank you."

[ashleyslorens]

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[itscharvi]

it was about time that charvi returned to the land of the living - somewhat living for her circumstance. she had spent long enough taking some time away from the drama, but even she couldn't ignore the rumblings anymore. if charvi wasn't awake, the earthquake had more that made sure of it. venturing out, she went for a walk to witness the damage, turning when she heard approaching footsteps.

@havensdalestarters

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

how many centuries might it take for frederick bellefonte to learn his lesson? charvi chandrasekar couldn't stand up a thousand years ago, they certainly couldn't stand him now. perhaps that's why he kept a safe enough distance when she turned around. "what? are you suddenly afraid of the big bad wolf, charvi?"

[w-endystar]

Wendy huffed softy, not believing him, but also not bold enough to question one of the Big Three. It was easy for them to brush off her concerns about ageing when they had remained young for over a thousand years. Yes, she liked that they needed her to be a human advocating for their world, but how long would she need to do that before they turned her? "Oh, Frederick. Are you trying to get me to gossip about our allies? You are such a rake..." She shook her head in fake disapproval, "You're forgetting the most important thing, though... I'd have you forever, too."

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

Frederick did find Wendy Star undeniably charming. She was intelligent and beautiful, and most importantly, she would do whatever it takes to stay on top. Behind that innocent smile was a viper, ready to strike. Nonetheless, he found himself chuckling fondly at her performance. "It has been a while since I've been called that," he smiled, shaking his own head. "How foolish of me to forget such an important detail. There is often an upside, isn't there? I do believe you'd make excellent company, forever. You just have to exercise a little... patience."

[sophiachambers]

"Oh, and you've never called them bloodsuckers before, I'm sure." Sophia shrugged. "Not that I'm one to talk. Let those without sin cast the first stone or whatever the saying is." A simple request. Sure, Sophia could do that; they were a simple girl with simple needs. It was just a matter of choosing which one... "Let's see. You know, there are some spells I've been wanting to try out..."

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

"I've called them a lot worse than that. You must remember that we didn't start out holding hands, Sophia. I'll refrain from boring you with the details of course." If it's been over 600 years, you have to let bygones be bygones. Well, most of the time. "Oh? And you'd like a volunteer? Herbs? A drop of blood?"

[raelynnnix]

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[mystic-meghan]

Meghan glanced behind her, nodding her head. "Not a bad pull, but I already have Rumors." She had always been into records, having spent most of her childhood in this store. She couldn't think of a better way to kill time, anything to get her mind off the boredom she felt at the manor. "Bored, annoyed, ready for whatever is the next step. I was hoping that shake was the next move, but I guess not."

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

"An undisputed number 1, although I wouldn't count out 'Fleetwood Mac (1975)'. There was a real shift in the world when they released 'Landslide', you know." Frederick wasn't entirely unaware of how, what?, grandfather-esque he was sounding right now. Perhaps he was getting older, now. Meghan's feedback wasn't unwarranted and he didn't necessarily disagree with it. "Well, with Engel, you never know what is and isn't the next move. I'm assured he's working on everything he needs to. I'm sure it won't be long before the barrier around this town has stretched across the world. Won't that be something?"

[geryone]

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[mystic-meghan]

@havensdalestarters

Meghan had been working on some things lately, waiting for her next move. Restless was a mild way of putting it, being trapped in a house full of people she didn't like and in a town she had tried to leave behind. She decided to kill some time at her family's record store; luckily, no one was there. She thumbed her way through some of the records. It was clear that no one had been organizing these for a while. Definitely a side effect of being trapped in a magic dome.

"Just going to stand there or are you going to say something?"

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

"Well, far be it for me to interrupt when you're becoming re-acquainted with-," he peered over her shoulder- "'Fleetwood Mac'. Now, there are some fond memories." Frederick moved to her side, offering her the slightest of smiles. It was no secret that the unrest at the manor was growing. They had been under this dome for three years now, and what had it all been for? He tilted his head slightly at her, proceeding to ask, "How have you been fairing, Meghan?"

[sophiachambers]

At the comment about age, Sophia couldn't help but let out a small laugh. "Hey, you said it first," she said. "That means you can't be mad when I start making 'old dog, new trick' jokes, yeah?" She had, of course, made that joke a number of times, albeit very much out of Frederick's ear shot. "But I'll keep that in mind. Must be weird to forget how long a year is." She was too impatient for the idea of just losing track of time to have any sort of appeal for her. "To be honest, Frederick, there are a lot of things I want."

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

"Well, it won't be anything I haven't heard before, I'm afraid. One of the many perils of working with vampires," he added in an exaggerated, hushed, tone. Frederick's attempts to keep the conversation light were starting to wane. He knew better than anyone the unrest that bubbled under the surface in their own home. "Immortality does have its pitfalls, yes. Mm... I do appreciate that sentiment. Why don't you start with a simple request, then?"

[original-willow]

At least he wasn't arguing with her assessment of the situation. Willow considered that a minor victory. She pushed herself to her feet, shaking some bark loose from her clothes, wanting to keep some distance between herself and Frederick. "The barrier? I think it's still intact. Sadly." They were not going to address what he was implying, that they had been out by it for a particular reason.

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

Frederick felt a deep regret stir in the pit of his chest as he watched her stand. He was under no illusions about the hard lines that been drawn between them. He was not in denial about the part he had played. Perhaps they were all Engel's chess pieces, but he had taken every step himself, without complaint. "All things have their time," he said, carefully avoiding any further implications. "Are you alright?"

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

a sweet escape ⋆˚࿔ ft. frederick & taylor

on location: tuscany, italy carried on from here: (x) with: @the-taylor-salazar

Frederick looked over from his glass of Cabernet at Taylor with a softness and fondness he reserved for no one else. She was beautiful, a stunning sight under a starry sky a million miles away from Havensdale Valley. He could watch her forever. The way her eyes were glistening, always hinting that she was up to something. And her lips that threatened a smirk so powerful it always stopped him in his tracks.

Taylor Salazar never ceased to amaze him. There was no fight she'd back down from, even with him. Especially with him. When they'd first met, he couldn't believe the audacity of her. Now, he wouldn't have it any other way.

"It's nice to know that some things never changed," he mused, gesturing his glass to their empty pasta bowls. Frederick looked back over to her, reaching out to cup her cheek. "Shall we just stay here, do you think?"

[the-taylor-salazar]

"Well, I like the sound of that," Taylor agreed, leaning into Frederick's kiss with a happy sigh. Yes, the to-do list was never ending, and the work was never done, but it was nice to unwind a little. And if said unwinding involved a free trip to Europe? Well, she would have to be a fool to say no to that offer, and Taylor Salazar was not a fool. One more kiss, thing one a bit longer. "Give me fifteen minutes, and I will be all packed and ready to go," she promised. She was halfway towards the door, when she spun back around. "You are the best. Have I mentioned that lately?"

[the-biggestbaddest-wolf]

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