don't cry.

[lullabiesofwoe]

while caine was attempting to the best of his ability to enjoy his night, it was growing progressively difficult. he had decided to grab a glass of red wine and discreetly slip some blood into it, a trick he had learned from his cousin. the glass would satiate his cravings for a short while, but he wasn’t meant to be around this many humans at once. he was in his own daze as he wandered through the crowd of masked faces when someone unexpectedly bumped into him, thankful that the other was quick to help steady him. “no need to apologise, i wasn’t exactly paying attention.” a nervous chuckle left him as he noticed the way the stranger’s hands lingered on him. they smelled beyond heavenly. he should’ve simply walked away, but he couldn’t help himself. “it would be an honour to share a dance with you. i mean… i feel like it’s the least i can do to make up for our little collision.” a gentle smile formed as he offered a hand out to the other. “let’s share it in one of the studies though, i feel as if it would be more special that way.”

[untimelytales]

"an honour?" peter repeated, laughing softly and shaking his head. "the honour would be mind. this all feels like some sort of dream -- like i'm finally living in my stupid little fantasies," he admitted, sheepishly rubbing the back of his neck before reaching out to take the man's hand. "but, if i can experience something more special than this, i need it. when will i ever get to do this again?" he said as he gently lead the way to the empty study he'd mentioned. luckily, it was still thus, the door giving a soft click as it closed behind them. it was quieter, but not too much so that you couldn't tell there was a ball happening a few metres away beyond the closed door. "now, i won't get distracted and can fully focus on you -- as you deserve," he lightly teased, slightly nervous hands reached out to rest on the other man's chest. to be this close to another was definitely getting to him, his usual charm toning down to enjoy the romantic intimacy. "how lucky am i?" he asked softly to himself as he admired the other, hands curiously shifting up the man's chest to connect behind the other's neck. "it's not correct, but if we could dance this closely, i would be in debt to you."

[antiifragiles-deactivated202301]

anytime jolene wanted to have a good time it always seemed as if her mind had other plans for her. as much as she wanted to lose herself in the night, negative thoughts crept in & began to eat away at her. she naively told herself that it would go away, she just needed to get some air to clear her head. that’s when she stepped outside onto one of the balconies, freezing in her steps when she noticed someone already out there. she looked like a deer in the headlights when the other turned to face her. she was stunning. she could feel her mouth drying out as she stared at the other, almost forgetting that she needed to answer the other. “oh, i… i don’t mind the cold. plus, it looks far too beautiful out here to head back inside. with the lights & the snow…” she bit her lower lip before stepping a bit closer to the woman. “but how can i say no to a dance? especially with someone as kind & gorgeous as yourself?”

[untimelytales]

alfhild's smile was gentle as she saw how surprised the other was to be addressed. "the lights and snow really cannot be replicated -- certainly worth any discomfort," she agreed. she felt her cheeks warm slightly from the compliment, but glad that the other agreed. "you could certainly say no -- i'm not as beautiful as you are. but, i won't try to change your mind. there's few times where someone is presented with such a perfect opportunity," she said as she carefully closed the distance between them and took up the other's hand in her own. she was gentle as her other hand rested on the woman's waist. "you're even more gorgeous this close. i think i may have forgotten how to dance entirely," alfhild said softly as she forced her body to slowly move to the whisper of music coming from the building beside them.

[untimelytales]

event starter for @gvlesofsong ft. arin and snap

ever since indy mentioned that there was someone at the hangar who was claiming to know him in some way, snap was curious. and though he vowed he would simply leave this arin be and avoid any sort of awkward miscommunicated mess, he still found himself at the hangar just before the storm blanketed the town. he was looking over the various planes, fingers running along the cold steel. they appeared to be the most basic of design yet no one could seem to get them to work — he blamed the dated tech. he stopped the moment he noticed someone ahead of him. “oh, hey. there’s a pretty wicked storm out there — reminds me of this one planet i had to camp out on once. anyway, definitely don’t recommend going out there right now. you’re… are you arin?” he asked, hoping he wasn’t wrong and looking foolish.

[untimelytales]

event starter for @gvlesofsong ft. eden and abel

abel had managed to catch the other before she wandered out senselessly into the storm that was ravaging the town, the fast-moving and heavy flakes able to be seen from the windows — abel didn’t even need to step out to know it was harsh and bitter out there. luckily, one of the studies in the town hall building had a coffee machine and enough snacks to last. still, he was anxious as he stared out uselessly at the snow. he couldn’t stay cooped up with someone, especially when it was one relatively small person. his hands absentmindedly clawed at the fabric of the chair he sat in. “has this town done you any favours?” he asked, trying to distract his mind. “i feel like it’s only tortured us — a hell disguised as a simple, magical place. i am only waiting for the day i am sentenced to be stoned in the town square,” he said, his mood ruining his ability to keep conversation light.

[untimelytales]

event starter for @gvlesofsong ft. waylen and blade

blade placed a heavy blanket around the other’s shoulders, having brought up two chairs in front of the furnace that kept his shop running and warm. he placed a beer into the other’s hand as he sat. waylen didn’t ask for one, but he figured that he would certainly be thirsty. “so, you’re interview starts now — what sort of experience do you have with sword, knives, spears, and the like?” he playfully asked before taking a sip of his own bottle. his hand lightly patted the other’s shoulder. “just kidding. you look like you haven’t been in a fight in your life. how are you going to make it out there when you get cornered by somebody? just going to accept your fate?” he asked. it was hard for him to imagine living life without having any combat knowledge or skill.

[untimelytales]

event starter for @antiifragiles ft. wesley and dixon

dixon was thankful that he managed to find himself in a place with a piano. even if he felt like his artistic pursuits were being squashed more and more as time went on, music was still a comfort. and, when you were forced inside with someone you didn’t know for an undetermined amount of time, any sort of comfort was welcome. he sat on the bench, a sprinkling of notes leaving the keys here and there. “you can sit with me if you want. i don’t know if you know how to play or anything, but you can always hear it better when you’re right in front of it,” he offered, a small smile on his lips. he didn’t want to feel like he was stuck in place with a stranger, so he figured he would need to change that.

[untimelytales]

event starter for @lullabiesofwoe ft. noel and edward

edward was mostly unbothered by the snow falling from the sky, yet he found himself staying in the bookshop to keep the other company. normally, he wouldn’t have bothered, but it was just one person and he wanted to be sure they weren’t left to suffer either to the cold or their own devices. “if you need anything, i think i could possibly go get it for you,” he offered, voice gentle as it carried through the quiet space. “what is the cold to a thing that is already without warmth? and, i would hate for you to perish in a place like this — certainly not the best to spend the rest of your eternal days. if i knew you well, i would offer my home to you to pass over. that is if we were at my home.”

[untimelytales]

event starter for @lullabiesofwoe ft. ceylan and cassidy

“you’re going to have to stop me,” cassidy said as she pulled out a cupcake and a large cookie out from the glass display case. being stuck in a bakery was definitely the best and worst place to be. she had food, but it was all sugar. “i have to make sure i look good for my auditions when i get back home and having a face full of acne because of all the sugar i’m eating? yeah, not happening,” she said as she took a bite from one of her sweet treats. “you’re not doing a very good job. i was counting on you,” she teased in reference to her request, motioning with the cookie in hand. “i knew it — you want me to fail,” she continued dramatically.

[untimelytales]

event starter for @lullabiesofwoe ft. gareth and alfhild

“you’re some sort of king or prince or lord, aren’t you?” alfhild asked as she swirled the spoon in her fresh cup of coffee. she’d found herself slowly becoming addicted to the drink, though only for taste rather than the effects — the additional caffeine didn’t do much for her. “you’re handsome and you carry yourself in a very particular way. or, perhaps i am just getting an aura off of you that tells me such. if i’m wrong, you can always lie to me and tell me that you are. i could even show you how all the midgardian princes and kings acted, and why they failed because of that. it’s amusing how they didn’t seem to learn from each other’s mistakes.”

[untimelytales]

event starter for @lullabiesofwoe ft. calix and jack

jack worriedly pressed his lips together, fingers fidgeting. “don’t get me wrong — i am beyond thankful that you have offered your home to me. i just worry about those who may have gotten stuck out there. they could be experiencing frostbite or fell,” he said as he scrunched up his nose. “but most wouldn’t be an idiot like me and find themselves out there in the first place. so, maybe everything is fine. i’m sure it’s fine,” he continued with a shake of his head, trying to soothe his own worry. “you must think i’m a mess. which, i am, so i don’t blame you for thinking such. i will surely repay you in any way that i can. though, i doubt i could give you anything you don’t already have — you seem to be a very well put together person.”

[untimelytales]

event starter for @antiifragiles ft. eliza and eve

“so, are you a star or something? i’ve always wanted to be an actress. but, i was told i would never work very well with my co-stars — they’d end up dead,” eve said as she eyed the other. “you don’t look like a killer. in fact, you look a little too nice. do you want me to show you how to conceal and use a weapon? ‘cause pretty women are always picked off first since they taste the best,” she teased, hoping she would be able to find a way to entertain herself. the theater was the last place she wanted to be cooped up, but she was thankful she wasn’t alone. otherwise, she would risk being frozen solid by leaving.

[untimelytales]

event starter for @antiifragiles ft. indy and poe

“well, it’s not like you can go anywhere so you may as well check it out,” poe said as he patted the side of the plane he claimed as his own. he didn’t necessarily live in it like some of the other’s did, but he did try to recreate the interior of his own ship back home. was it functional? no. but, aesthetically is gave him a sense of home. he led the way inside, pointing out a few things here and there. “pretty cool, right? yeah, you can tell how much of a great pilot i am since i can almost recreate my ship inside one of these barrels of metal,” he playfully boasted. “obviously, it isn’t as big as my ship. but, i have some other big things to compensate for that,” he teased, throwing a wink in the other’s direction.

[untimelytales]

event starter for @gvlesofsong ft. clem and roo

roo shivered as he tried to bundle themself in their too-thin jacket. they weren’t necessarily thinking of staying in their tree house during the storm — only going to it in an attempt to better seal it up. but, he’d been far too slow and got caught up in the blinding snow. thankfully, the other basically saved him. “you know, your cakes are really, really good,” he said as he held his cup close. “probably, like, the best i’ve ever had. i mean, my mom’s are better, but that’s because love is the best ingredient,” they teased. “what’s with you and nurse odd-ball? i see the way they stare at you sometimes — how far have you two gone?” they asked, nosy.

[uuponastarr]

while juliet had managed to share a dance or two for the most part she had spent the night taking in the atmosphere and standing back to the side. once the glass of champagne had been handed to her juliet’s blue hues blinked in surprise towards the person who handed her the glass before she nodded graciously and took the glass from him with a gentle grin. “  thank you, you’re too kind “ she replied politely. after a pause she piped up again. “ perhaps this might ruin the point of the occasion but may i ask who you are? “ she questioned, curiosity having gotten the best of her. 

[untimelytales]

dane was glad that his offer wasn't denied, watching as she took the glass before letting out a small glass. "it does ruin the point of the occasion! how can i convince you to wonder and think about me if you know exactly who i am?" he teased, grin widening as he offered his arm for her to take. "if you take a small walk about the room with me, perhaps you may gleam little gems of my personality and figure it out. i would bet you're a smart little detective," he continued.

[untimelytales]

event starter for @uuponastarr ft. elliot and marc

marc scoffed as he sat in the flimsy chair. he’d gone to the small gym that he’d set up in one of the spare buildings near the dance studio. he was fully convinced everyone was being dramatic when it came to the storm. he was used to the cold, knew how to deal with it. but, since the door was frozen shut, he couldn’t prove it. “i’ve got some power bars in case you’re hungry, but don’t, like, eat them all,” he offered, motioning to the gym bag he’d brought with him. “this fucking sucks, though. why couldn’t this happen before my workout? i’ve already finished and i want to get out of here, so of course the door has to get stuck now. hope you didn’t have any big plans for today, bud.”

[tennant]

TOM STURRIDGE as Morpheus/Dream of the Endless THE SANDMAN (2022—) — “Calliope” (1.11)

[untimelytales]

event starter @hattergirl ft. margareth and oddie

oddie was trying to keep a positive mindset as they sat at one of the tables of the cafe, mind constantly wondering if everyone was okay. so many bad things could happen during a snow storm and they were stuck here. at least there was coffee and they loved coffee. "do you think everyone got as lucky as us? do you think they're all inside? i sure hope so. i would feel horrible if i knew someone needed help and i was just sitting here drinking coffee," they said with a slight pout.