scarecrow

leona binx walton, twenty years of age. stronger than you'll ever be, and a master pretender.

[tsxbinx]

say something

{`she wasn't good at apologizing, mainly because she was offered so few opportunities to do so. but even then, when the person she had wronged was so close, it had to take her years until she mustered up enough courage to do something about it. with a calculated breath the natural reached for the food she had paid for minutes prior, all while trying to calm her racing heart. } get a fucking grip... {`she mumbled in frustration, or was it mild panic? all she knew was that she was terrified. of what? of being denied, probably -- of not getting the chance to show how much she regretted her past actions. she knew that he was afraid of her, and that (if anything) killed her inside. if she could just... she didn't even know what she'd do, but she desperately yearned for a chance to show that she wasn't dangerous, even if she knew that she was. admittedly her hopes weren't high as she carefully approached the table where he sat, a big portion of her focus going straight into not crushing the tray held in her hands. that would be too counterproductive to what she wished to accomplish. } hey. {`she tested the waters now, her eyes lingering on him as if she was certain he'd shoot her down the moment she opened her mouth. but it was worth an honest try now that she had made it all the way over to him for the first time in years. courage. she had to be brave. } is it okay if i join you?

[sunnyb1u3]

[tsxbinx]

elastic heart

[tsxtoma]

we’re a lost cause, binx and i. {`he grinned, albeit not necessarily taking his eyes off of the younger woman. none of them had told yuko (nor were they planning to), but they would most likely never function the way the counselor would prefer them to. their inner demons couldn’t play nice even if they wanted to, and this charade of childishness was his part of hiding that. } and what do you mean, too old? {`he gasped in feigned disagreement. } i’m never too old for anyth— {`at least that pestering young adult knew how to shut him up, if only momentarily. } hey! {`he sputtered in surprise, expertly masking his his desire to wrap the thickest of wines around her throat and lift her up by the neck. instead he happily let yuko’s caring touch distract the reptile-like behavior from flaring up within. } i said i’d make it up to you, but you just blew that. {`regardless he had no choice but to move aside just in time, since binx wasn’t one to wait for approval. instead he just huffed and puffed, as he was supposed to do, and made sure to equip himself with a grin regardless. easygoing — that’s what he was. } you love me more though, eh? {`he wiggled his eyebrows some for added effect. } am i right, or am i right? {`he perked up at the offering of food, looking betrayed enough for someone who had stolen half of it the night before. } what? so i’m not getting any? fine. {`he muttered before leaning back in the couch. } i’ll just eat these, then. {`he conjured a small vine that appeared through the sleeve of his shirt, and in his palm he grew big, succulent grapes that he bit off one by one. in the meantime he peered over at the two women, his vine silently telling a tale of genuine fear of losing yuko the more binx interfered, as if her affection wasn’t big enough to sustain both of them at the same time. } so… binx. {`he obnoxiously nudged her shoulder with his own, as if to nag her into paying more attention to him than their company. even if he had to behave like a child to do so. } how’s school, huh?  

[tsxbinx]

i'll start behaving when he does. {`she confessed earnestly, but wasn't late to throw a pointed look his way. } but we both know that's not gonna happen, so-- {`she merely shrugged, feeling like that was an accurate way to wrap that up. waiting for toma to change into a more appropriate adult was like watching paint dry underwater -- completely useless. } shh, shh, shh. {`she waved the chopsticks right in his face to shut him up before looking over at yuko. } was it really, though? i was going easy on him! he' be in actual pain if i pinched him, y'know. {`even if it was still a foreign concept, she had become quite used to the woman's rather touchy nature. and she had to admit that it was a nice feeling, the way she stroked a strand of hair behind her ear. no one had done that since her mother died, and, well... it was comforting. yuko made her feel less like a dangerous menace and more like a normal human. } it's okay, though. we're just messing around. {`she glanced over at toma, pretty sure that he'd recognize a lie when he heard one. because they weren't just messing around (they were serious on a completely different level), but they were intelligent enough to keep that from yuko. instead she just poked her tongue out of the professor and turned to give the woman some beef. the kiss atop her forehead left her speechless for a second because it was simply too affectionate. too real. but she wasn't known for being at a loss for words, in which she took the opportunity to stuff her mouth full to hide that. } oh, yeah-- {`she hurried to chew the food and swallow, reaching for the soda to wash it down quicker. } don't eat or drink any of his crap, okay? {`she pointed a thumb towards the grapes resting in his palm. } it's bad news. {`before she had a chance to delve deeper into it the other was annoying enough for her to grunt in obvious disapproval, all while discreetly nudging her elbow into his side as a silent 'fuck off'. } fine. school's fine. why? {`the tails of her lips curve into the most subtle smirk as she crossed her legs. } i drop by yuko's office every other day, so i've got that going for me. how's school for you?

[rawgem]

[tsxbinx]

zugzwang & quockerwodger!

what’s the trickiest problem they face in their life right now?

living closely among people. during high school (after accidentally hurting another student) she basically shied away from people in general, terrified of letting her strength get the better of her again. now, on the other hand, she has grown into a more confident and mature woman and is putting herself out there in ways she didn’t do before. this does, however, mean that she has to learn how to adapt to being physically close to other people — which is hard. the second she gets nervous, insecure or frustrated it’s game over. that uncertainty is the trickiest problem to balance right now, and the fact that there is currently none that she’s confident enough to touch makes it hard to find opportunities to practice — which she’s in desperate need of.

who do they most often mock?

men who feels that their masculinity is threatened the second they learn that she's beyond stronger than them (and tries to intimidate her in return). she'll usually mock them openly right to their face, and watch as they struggle to handle the situation. if they (for whatever idiotic reason) is convinced that they can take her on she'll put them in their place quicker than they can open their mouth to tell her what a bitch she is. 

[tsxbinx]

Unusual Word Headcanon Prompts #1

Acersecomic: How much effort do they put into personal grooming and hygiene?

Biblioclasm: Is there something about themselves they wish fewer people knew about?

Cacodemonomania: Do they believe in the paranormal? If so, have they had any supernatural encounters?

Dactylion: What are their views on swearing and profanity?

Enantiodromia: What's the most extreme personality shift they've gone through in their life?

Fanfaronade: Are they one to boast? What things are they prone to brag about, if any?

Gorgonize: What distracts them when they're trying to get things done?

Hamartia: What is their worst character flaw that they themselves don't recognize?

Infandous: What topics will they refuse to speak about?

Jettatura: If they could place a magical curse on their worst enemy, what would they want the curse to do?

Ktenology: Have they ever planned a murder, whether serious or not? If so, describe what they planned to do.

Leptosome: How is their body image?

Montivagant: How often do they get lost?

Noegenesis: Are there any topics that they love to think about deeply?

Ostentiferous: What's the unluckiest thing that's ever happened to them?

Pogonotrophy: What are their thoughts on facial hair, both on themselves and/or others?

Quockerwodger: Who do they most often mock?

Recumbentibus: What was their greatest victory?

Scripturient: Are they a good writer? What do they usually write, if anything?

Tarantism: Describe their dancing style.

Ultracrepidarian: What do they think they know more about than they actually do?

Vernalagnia: Does their mood or outlook on life change with the seasons? If so, how?

Welter: What subject will they never fully understand?

Xenization: How do they feel about interacting with strangers?

Yonderly: What kinds of things do they think about when they zone out?

Zugzwang: What's the trickiest problem they face in their life right now?

[tsxbinx]

elastic heart

[tsxtoma]

see? that’s what i was— {`with a finger pointed towards the tv, as if to confirm that his assumption about the movie’s plot was correct, he was cut off mid-speech when binx appeared. a grin immediately nestled itself upon his lips regardless of her subtle disagreement about everything that was currently going on. } yeah, it’s nice seeing you. {`he cooed in response, happily parroting yuko in her much more heartfelt greeting. nor did he think much of the accusation thrown his way, even if it was 100% true. with one arm slung over the couch’s backrest he threw a glance in her direction. } you sure? i bet you’re just imagining things. {`the world ‘adorable’ had him snort as he settled down into the couch again and looked over at her. } adorable as a spoiled puppy. {`he whispered back, all while deciding to stay absolutely silent when some kind of reprimand for his actions were discussed. instead he just nodded diligently as yuko spoke of how violence was not how this situation should be handled, and in a moment of weakness he was far more interested in intertwining their fingers together than realizing that she had an ulterior motive for doing so. } woah— shit, okay. wait a minute. {`he threw the older woman a quick glance and mimicked the word ‘traitor’ before turning to look over at binx, his free hand outstretched as if to demonstrate some kind of boundary between the two of them. } i’ll by you twice as much food next time, and—- wait, stop. stay. {`maybe he genuinely got her confused with a puppy that would listen to basic commands, but there was a hint of slight concern growing within him. he really didn’t want to get pinched. he knew fully well what she was capable of. } i promise i won’t eat any of it next time. it’s all yours. how about that? eh, yuko? {`he tried to smile his way over on her good side again, kind of nudging her shoulder to make her re-think the situation. } doesn’t that sound good?

[tsxbinx]

{`she could feel her eye involuntarily twitch when the two of them were whispering behind her back. } i can hear you, you know! {`luckily it didn't take long to re-heat the leftovers, and she was sure that some food would brighten her mood at least somewhat. toma made it very hard to be optimistic, though. with the box in hand, and chopsticks ready to use, she looked over at yuko while she spoke. } with him it is. {`she immediately protested, because she already knew that it wasn't possible to talk with him, that's for sure. not if she wanted him to stop messing around, at least. but that's as cocky as she got, because she wouldn't dare to try it herself. she was irritated, hungry and had sat still for far too long -- all three things that meant she had mediocre control over her strength at best. she could already feel how the carton box in her hand sat firmly in her grip even though she tried to hold it as if she was handling an egg, and that just wasn't a good enough sign to act on. } no, i'll just-- {`she wasn't out of ideas though, and after reaching for a bottle of soda the natural approached the couch and temporarily put the food down onto the table. } you'll pay for this. you'll pay for more food, too -- but you'll especially pay for this. {`with a glare she instead reached for a pillow and resolutely whacked the wine creator in the head with it, which seemed to brighten her mood some. but to mess with him even further she didn't hesitate to sit down in-between them to force them apart. if he insisted on being an ass, she'd hog yuko for herself. the smug smile on her face spoke of her contentment, and so she reached for the box and dug through it with the chopsticks to find a piece of beef, this time turning towards the woman. } want some?

[tsxbinx]

elastic heart

{`aaand done -- she had now completed pokemon red for the seventh time and felt empty inside as she put it down. what now? who knows. sigh. all she could do was sigh, and so she nudged the door open and went downstairs only to see toma on the couch, accompanied by yuko as always. okay, fine, it wasn't that common, but still. } oh, you're here? hey. {`she greeted the woman with a wave and a fleeting smile, but she only offered the wine creator a pointed stare, as if to say 'i'm watching you'. because she was watching him -- closely. ready to rat him out if he behaved like an idiot. } -- {` since she knew that there were leftovers from yesterday in the fridge that's where she headed, though more focused on planning how to cock-block the doofus on the couch than paying attention to anything else. she didn't get too far before her she opened the box of chinese food and grunted in frustration. } what the hell-- you ate half my food! {`with a scowl she scrambled for some chopsticks while re-heating the leftovers, she then turned around to point towards the man. } do you have a death wish or something? hey, yuko, pinch him for me. {`bc if she tried to pinch him herself she might accidentally pinch his skin right off, and that wouldn't be a pleasant sight to behold. which was pretty much what her pleading eyes was trying to convey as she locked eyes with the guidance counselor. } please?

[tsxbinx]

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[streetspectator]